First Thing's First..
This occurs when a patient is typically experiencing a medical emergency, such a cardiac or respiratory arrest
What is a Code Blue?
"Clear.. I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear!"
What is said aloud before defibrillating an unresponsive patient?
I prepare medications prior to administering them to the patient
Who is the Emergency Cart Retriever?
This needs to be removed prior to providing airway support
What is remove pillow from patients head?
The six (6) roles required to perform a correct code process
Who is the Primary Nurse, Chest Compressor, Charge Nurse/Timer/Recorder, Airway Person, Code Activator & Emergency Cart Retriever?
This is the correct placement for anterior/posterior (AD) defibrillation pads in adults
What is on the left of patient's chest and the left of upper back?
I'm located on the side of the code cart
What is the ambu-bag?
This opens the patient's airway in order to provide optimal airway support
What is tilting their head back and lifting their chin?
The first step performed when patient is determined to be unresponsive
What is call Rapid Response at #44444 & give unit location to alert a code blue?
The most accurate location to check for a pulse for an unresponsive patient
What is the femoral artery?
The Code Team is given this timing information by announcement
What is announcing time between last medication and/or when to switch chest compressors?
The amount of time each chest compressor has to perform compressions
What is two-minute intervals?
This role administers medications & verifies venous access
Who is the Primary Nurse?
This role places defibrillator pads on the patient's chest
Who is the Primary Nurse?
The Primary Nurse provides information to this role
Who is the Charge Nurse/Team Leader?
This can be used in place of a backboard during chest compressions
What is the patient bed headboard?
When communicating with the Code Team, this is the most effective way
What is closed-loop communication? (the person receiving instruction or information repeats it back to make sure the message is understood correctly, and the sender confirms to “close the loop.”)
This role ensures shockable rhythms receive early defibrillation
Who is the Charge Nurse/Timer/Recorder?
In the event a Physician Team Leader is absent, leadership falls to this role
Who is the Charge Nurse/Timer/Recorder?
The correct position to perform optimal chest compressions
What is supine?