Code Blue Quiz: Would You Know How to Respond?

1. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

30:2

15:2

100:2

50:5

2. What is the first medication administered in a code blue protocol?

Amiodarone

Epinephrine

Atropine

Sodium bicarbonate

3. How often should epinephrine be administered during ACLS?

Every 2–3 minutes

Every 5–10 minutes

Once at the start of the code

Only if rhythm changes

4. What is the target compression rate for effective CPR?

80–100 compressions per minute

100–120 compressions per minute

120–140 compressions per minute

140–160 compressions per minute

5. True or False: A code blue can be initiated by any healthcare team member who recognizes cardiac arrest.

True

False

6. True or False: Hypothermia can extend the window for resuscitation in cardiac arrest.

True

False

7. What is the primary goal of post-resuscitation care after return of spontaneous circulation?

Maximize oxygen delivery and prevent complications

Immediately extubate the patient

Administer additional epinephrine

Discharge the patient to the floor

8. True or False: Effective team communication and role clarity are critical components of a successful code blue response.

True

False

9. During a code blue, what is the initial energy setting for defibrillation in adults?

50 joules

100 joules

200 joules

360 joules

10. Which rhythm requires defibrillation as the primary intervention?

Asystole

Pulseless electrical activity

Ventricular fibrillation

Bradycardia

11. What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

1–2 inches

2–3 inches

3–4 inches

4–5 inches

12. Which medication is used for treatment of ventricular fibrillation after the first defibrillation attempt?

Lidocaine

Amiodarone

Procainamide

Bretylium

13. During a code blue, who is typically responsible for calling out the rhythm and medications?

The charge nurse

The code leader

The anesthesiologist

The nearest physician

14. During ACLS, when should chest compressions be paused for rhythm checks?

Every 30 seconds

Every 2 minutes

Only when a pulse is felt

Continuously without pausing

15. Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions?

Carotid pulse present

Palpable femoral pulse

Return of spontaneous circulation

Pupil dilation

Code Blue Quiz: Would You Know How to Respond?

1. What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

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What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. What is the first medication administered in a code blue protocol?

3. How often should epinephrine be administered during ACLS?

4. What is the target compression rate for effective CPR?

5. True or False: A code blue can be initiated by any healthcare team member who recognizes cardiac arrest.

6. True or False: Hypothermia can extend the window for resuscitation in cardiac arrest.

7. What is the primary goal of post-resuscitation care after return of spontaneous circulation?

8. True or False: Effective team communication and role clarity are critical components of a successful code blue response.

9. During a code blue, what is the initial energy setting for defibrillation in adults?

10. Which rhythm requires defibrillation as the primary intervention?

11. What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

12. Which medication is used for treatment of ventricular fibrillation after the first defibrillation attempt?

13. During a code blue, who is typically responsible for calling out the rhythm and medications?

14. During ACLS, when should chest compressions be paused for rhythm checks?

15. Which of the following is a sign of effective chest compressions?