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Code Management
1. Match the Code Role in Column B with its description in Column A.
Column A Column B
C_____ 1. Calls for help and starts chest compressions A. Respiratory
E_____ 2. Maintains an accurate written record of all interventions B. Team Leader
D_____ 3. Performs chest compressions of adequate depth and rate C. First Responder
F_____ 4. Distributes Code Cart supplies and operates defibrillator D. Compressor
B_____ 5. Directs the overall resuscitative effort and assigns tasks E. Scribe
A_____ 6. Manages the Airway as directed by the Code Team leader F. Code Cart RN
C_____ 7. What Code intervention can help ensure the best outcome for the patient?
A. Early administration of Code drugs, such as Epinephrine.
B. Immediate defibrillation
C.
Early administration of uninterrupted, high quality chest compressions
D. Prompt activation of the Code Blue system
D_____ 8. What type of communication should be used during a Code situation?
A. Non-verbal
B. Informal
C. Small-Group
D.
Closed-Loop
B____ 9. Susan is a tech that floated to another unit for her shift. During her shift, a code blue occurs and the team leader gives her the job to start an IV and push medications. She responds respectfully by saying, “I am not qualified to obtain iV access or push medications, but I can assist in compressions.” This is an example of:
A: Closed-loop communication
B: Knowing your limitations
C: Knowledge sharing
D: Clear messages
A_____10. When the team is discussing possible diagnoses based on the signs and symptoms noted, this is called:
A. Knowledge sharing
B. Clear messages
C. Clear roles and responsibilities
D. Performing constructive interventions
B_____11. When a review of the resuscitation efforts, an update on patient’s status, and plans for
the next step are announced, this is best described as:
A. Knowledge sharing
B. Summarizing and reevaluating
C. Clear messages
D. Mutual respect
B______12. A team leader sees that the compressor is not keeping up with rate of compressions, and they shout, “Jim, you’re getting lazy on compressions! Pick up the pace!” This violates which effective communication strategy?
A. Clear roles and responsibilities
B. Closed-loop communication
C. Constructive interventions
D. Summarizing and reevaluating
A,B,D_____13. What tasks are the responsibility of the team leader? (Select all that apply)
A. Assigns roles or what is left
B. Set clear expectations
C. Administers medications
D. Leads a debriefing session
E. Records interruptions in compressions
A,C,D_______14. A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice
good , closed-loop communication, the team member should do which of the following? (Select all that apply)
A. Acknowledge completion of the intervention.
B. Use nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow-through with the intervention.
C. Repeat the task back to the team leader.
D. Record completion of the intervention.
E. Acknowledge initiation of the intervention
B_____ 15. What is the most important piece of equipment used in a Code?
A. Crash/Code Cart
B.
Hands
C. Defibrillator
D. Bag Valve Mask
True or False.
16. The team leader is the only one on the team that is allowed to think of H’s and T’s during the code. False_________________
17. Family members should be offered the choice to stay during resuscitation efforts.
False_____________________
18. The compressor and the person handling the defibrillator/AED should switch every cycle (2minutes), or when the compressor gets tired. True _____________________
19. Mutual respect is a key effective communication strategy as all team members have the same goal in mind. True_____________________
20. The member manning the airway with an advanced airway should be providing one breath every 6 seconds. True_______________________
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