Hospital Code Protocols Quiz

What is the meaning of Code Blue in a hospital setting?

• Fire emergency

• Cardiac arrest or life-threatening medical emergency in an adult

• Missing infant/child

• Security threat

Which immediate action is NOT part of the response to a Code Blue?

• Call for help via phone or button

• Start CPR if trained

• Bring a pediatric crash cart

• Clear area for the code team

What is the first step in responding to a Code White?

• Start CPR

• Call code and give location

• Bring a crash cart

• Inform parents/guardians

What does Code Pink/Purple signify in a hospital?

• Fire emergency

• Cardiac arrest

• Missing or abducted infant/child

• Chemical spill

Which of the following is an immediate action for a Code White?

• Start adult CPR

• Bring a crash cart

• Begin age-appropriate CPR or rescue breathing

• Evacuate the building

What is the first step in the RACE acronym for a Code Red - Fire situation?

• Contain the fire

• Rescue anyone in immediate danger

• Activate the alarm

• Extinguish the fire

In a Code Yellow - Bomb Threat, what should you avoid using near suspicious packages?

• Flashlights

• Radios or cell phones

• Cameras

• Laptops

What should you do immediately if you detect a fire or smoke in the facility?

• Lock all doors

• Call a friend

• Activate the alarm

• Ignore it

During a lockdown, what should you monitor?

• Cafeteria

• Hallways, stairwells, elevators

• Parking lot

• Gymnasium

What is the meaning of Code Yellow in a hospital setting?

• Fire detected

• Bomb threat or suspected bomb

• Medical emergency

• Security breach