Illinois CNA State Practice Exam

When encountering a trash can fire in a room, what is the first action you should take?

1. Activate the fire alarm

2. Call 911

3. Remove/protect the residents

4. Try to put out the fire

The correct answer is: Remove/protect the residents

When encountering a trash can fire in a room as a CNA, the first action you should take is to remove or protect the residents. Ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents is the top priority in any emergency situation. By removing or protecting the residents, you can prevent them from being harmed by the fire or smoke and create a safer environment for everyone involved. While activating the fire alarm, calling 911, and attempting to put out the fire are important actions in a fire emergency, they should only be done after ensuring the safety of the residents. These actions help to alert others of the fire, bring professional help to the scene, and attempt to contain or extinguish the fire effectively. But the immediate focus should be on removing or protecting the residents to prevent any harm to them.