ASC CODES DAY 2023

CODE YELLOW

100

Code Yellow refers to what?

Evacuation Plan

200

Is Defend in place a FULL or PARTIAL evacuation?

PARTIAL

300

Where do we evacuate to?

The other building if it is safe to do so; or the AmericInn

400

List the following in the correct order of evacuation, from first evacuated to last evacuated: 1. Remainder of patients, visitors and staff; 2. All ambulatory patients and visitors under supervision; 3. Patient and visitors in the most immediate danger; 4. All stretcher patients

3, 2, 4, 1

500

What 2 schedules must be taken when evacuating?

Staffing & ASC daily patient 

CODE BLUE

100

List the main components of CPR in order of priority (Breathing, Chest Compressions, Airway)

1. Chest Compressions  2. Airway  3. Breathing

200

When is CPR indicated?

The patient is not breathing normally and does not have a pulse

300

What is the compression rate (how many per minute) for adult 2-rescuer BLS?

100-120

400

What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer child CPR?

30:2

500

Who can give orders during a Code Blue?

Any ACLS-certified staff member

MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA

100

What causes MH?

General anesthesia agents (i.e. succinylcholine, isoflurane)

200

MH affects what part of the body?

Skeletal muscle

300

After onset, does MH progress RAPIDLY or SLOWLY?

RAPIDLY

400

What is the earliest DEFINITIVE sign of MH?

Unanticipated doubling or tripling of end-tital CO2

500

What drug is the only treatment for MH?

Dantrolene 

The form of dantrolene we have is Ryanodex

CODE GREY

100

Code Grey refers to what?

Weather Emergency 

200

TRUE or FALSE: A Code Grey should be announced if a tornado watch is called?

FALSE

Only for tornado WARNING

300

What should you stay away from when taking shelter during a Code Grey?

Windows, exterior walls, exterior doors

400

TRUE or FALSE: You can return to your work area when you feel the area is safe.

FALSE

You must not return to any work area until an "all clear" has been declared for that area.

500

What form must be completed after a Code Grey?

Severe Weather Drill or Actual Event Evaluation in Accurate Accreditation

CODE RED

100

Where do you point the fire extinguisher when attempting to put out a fire?

At the BASE of the fire

200

What does R.A.C.E. stand for?

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

300

What does P.A.S.S. stand for?

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

400

You should never attempt to extinguish a fire larger than what?

Waste basket

500

Should you close all doors on your way out of the building when evacuating?

NO