Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 33

The acronym PASS refers to:

A. Presence of vital chemicals

B. Operation of a fire extinguisher

C. Labeling of hazardous material

D. Presence of radioactive substances

Step 1 of 2

Acronym:

Acronyms are separate letters produced from the initial letter of a word or phrase.

• Example: WHO- World Health Organization.

PASS:

• P- Pull the pin

• A-Aim low the base of the fire

• S-Squeeze the lever above the handle

• S-Sweep from side to side

The above given acronym is the functioning of a fire extinguisher

• Pull-aim-squeeze-sweep is used while handling and using the fire extinguisher

Therefore, the “operation of a fire extinguisher” is indicated by the acronym “PASS”. Hence, the correct answer is option.