The rate of CPR stated by the American heart association is?
At least 100BPM
100
This person remains sterile during the code
Protects the sterile field
Provides a sterile drape to cover wound
Removes instrument table from operative field
The scrub role
100
The anesthesiologist calls a code in the main OR. Who is the first person to notify?
The Flow Coordinator at ex: 86241
100
Where is the defibrillator located on the crash cart?
The defibrillator/monitor is located on the top of the crash cart.
100
Where is the cardiac drug box located in the main OR?
In the pharmacy located above the refrigerator.
200
What is the appropriate depth of compressions in an adult?
At least 2 inches.
200
*This person makes the calls once the code is called by the anesthesiologist.
*Delegates roles
*Completes intraoperative report and UOR
The circulating nurse
200
To assure the correct pediatric team arrives to a code, how should the code white be differentiated?
Pediatric code white
Neonatal code white
200
What is the proper placement of the defibrillator pads in children?
For children under 8 years- middle of chest and upper mid back.
200
Where is the cardiac drug box located in the pediatric OR?
Inside the pharmacy, in the bottom right sided cabinets.
300
In order to perform quality compressions, how often should personnel switch?
2 minutes
300
This person determines the need for a code.
Runs the code.
Pushes medications.
Monitors vital signs.
Communicates with staff and the recorder.
The Anesthesiologist
300
After calling the Flow Coodinator in the main OR what is the next "call" should be made?
Hall Page on the steno: 500
300
In adults what is the proper placement of the defibrillator pads?
Mid to right upper chest and left lateral mid chest
300
True or False: You should wait until CPR is paused to apply defibrillator pads?
False. Apply pads as soon as the crash cart arrives.
400
True or False: You should wait to start CPR until the crash cart arrives.
False! Start CPR immediately
400
Who can perform CPR, bring the crash cart, apply defibrillator pads?
Anyone who is BLS certified. RN, PCA, Scrub tech
400
What number is called for a code in the MCHOR and WOR?
*2
400
What is the first thing to do once the crash cart arrives?
Apply the pads and turn the monitor on.
400
We are practicing code blue drills in the OR because?
They are a rare occurrence and practice makes perfect.
500
True or False: The scrub tech can never perform CPR because they must remain sterile and monitor the back table.
False: While remaining sterile is a priority, if the scrub is needed for the best patient outcome they can break scrub.
500
True or false: Clear delegation of roles is important to keep the code running smoothly.
True.
500
Who records the medications given, CPR, rhythm checks, staff entering room, and defibrillation?
The record keeper RN
500
Why do we use the crash cart monitor and defibrillation pads in addition to the standard monitor?