Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 99 of 2368

A nurse has pulled the pin on a fire extinguisher. Where should the nurse aim the nozzle?

  1. Low at the base of the fire
  2. At the top of the flames
  3. At the center of the room
  4. Above the fire
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Correct answer: Low at the base of the fire

Aiming at the base smothers the fire; the top of the fire cannot be smothered.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Fire Safety. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026