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Title: An older adult patient in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and ... Post by: eliza20 on Jan 18, 2018 An older adult patient in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and starts a fire. What is the most appropriate type of fire extinguisher for the nurse to use in this instance?
a. Type A b. Type B c. Type C d. Type D Title: An older adult patient in a long-term care facility drops his burning cigarette in a garbage can and ... Post by: jhnioghiugi on Jan 18, 2018 A
Feedback A Type A fire extinguishers are used for ordinary combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper, and plastic. A garbage can fire would require a type A fire extinguisher. B Type B fire extinguishers are used for flammable liquids such as gasoline, grease, paint, and anaesthetic gas. C Type C fire extinguishers are used for electrical equipment. D There is no Type D fire extinguisher. |