Rapid Response Team
What is the rapid response team code called?
Code RRT
What number is dialed to initiate a code?
6
A patient presents to the ED with numbness to the right side of their body, slurred speech, and dizziness. What code do you call?
Code Stroke
JCAHO has arrived at your hospital. What code do you call?
Code Surveyor
Who activates the RRT and informs the physician of patients change in status?
The Primary Nurse
What does the Rapid Response Team do?
Assesses and provides interventions to the patient whose condition is questionable
What is Code Red?
Fire
A patient presents to the ED with a respiratory rate of 26, a pulse of 132, and a temperature of 102.1. What code do you call?
Code Sepsis
A patient suddenly becomes pulse less and has stopped breathing. What code do you call?
Code Blue
Who provides ventilatory support and airway management in a rapid response?
Respiratory Therapist
What is a Rapid Response Team?
A pre-code team or a medical emergency team that responds to serious events.
What is Code Pink?
infant or child abduction
What is Code Yellow?
External disaster
A patient's family member suddenly becomes very combative and starts to punch staff members. What code should be called?
Code Gray
In a rapid response, name two duties of the physician.
Medical decision making.
Development and implementation of treatment plan.
What do you call if you are on a med-surg floor and your patient is exhibiting s/s of a stroke?
RRT!
What is Code Orange?
Hazardous fluid spill
What does Code STEMI stand for?
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
There is an active shooter in your hospital. What code should be called?
Code Silver
In a rapid response, name two duties of the house supervisor.
Provides administrative support.
Assist with transfer of patient to a higher level of care.
Monitoring of traffic during emergency situations.
May assist with notification of physician and need for other ancillary services.
Who are the members of the RRT?
Critical Care Nurse, Primary Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and House Supervisor
Who specifically responds to a code blue?
ED physician
What code do you call if you are dealing with a violent person and don't want to aggravate them by calling law enforcement?
Code NORA
Ambulance brings in an individual who has a temp of 110, flushed skin, and respiratory rate of 30. What code do you call?
Code Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)
Name two documentation forms that the primary nurse must complete.
Patient notes.
Adult RRT Team Event Summary
Rapid Response Team Questionnaire
Rapid Response Team Feedback Form
Physician Order Sheet, prn