During a routine clinic day, the fire alarm in your medical facility suddenly goes off. As a Certified Medical Assistant, what is the FIRST action you should take after ensuring your own safety?
Immediately call your family members to inform them about the fire situation
Follow the established evacuation procedures and direct patients to the nearest exit
Retrieve your personal belongings and valuables from the staff locker room before exiting
Shut down all the computers and electronic equipment before leaving the facility
In the case of an emergency such as a fire alarm going off, the first priority is to assess your own safety before assisting others. Once you confirm you are safe, following the established evacuation procedures for the clinic is key, including directing or escorting patients to the nearest safe exit. It is important to be familiar with emergency plans and rally points. Attempting to retrieve personal belongings or making phone calls can delay evacuation and put you and others at more risk, which is why these actions are incorrect.
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