Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test

During a fire in a hospital's dialysis unit, what should the nurse do first?

1. Extinguish the fire if possible.

2. Activate the fire response system.

3. Confine the fire by closing all fire doors.

4. Remove patients or staff in danger.

The correct answer is: Remove patients or staff in danger.

During a fire in a hospital's dialysis unit, the nurse's first priority should be to ensure the safety of the patients and staff by removing them from danger. This is a crucial step to prevent injuries and save lives. Activating the fire response system and confining the fire are important actions to take but ensuring the safety of individuals at risk should be the immediate priority.