During a fire in the hospital ward, what is the correct sequence of actions according to the RACE acronym?
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Correct answer: Rescue → Alarm → Contain → Extinguish
The RACE acronym for fire safety is Rescue (move anyone in immediate danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm and call for help), Contain (close doors and windows to limit the fire), then Extinguish the fire if it is safe to do so.
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