NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
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Question
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Which of these is a NOT a major fire hazard?
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smoking in the bed
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clutter
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faulty electrical wires
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properly grounded plugs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electrical plug sockets and dated appliances that have been around for a while. Don’t use an appliance with a worn cord which could send heat onto combustible surfaces like floors, curtains, and rugs that can start a fire.
Detailed explanation-2: -When a circuit is not grounded properly, a hazard exists because unwanted voltage cannot be safely eliminated. If there is no safe path to ground for fault currents, exposed metal parts in damaged appliances can become energized.
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