Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 68 of 200
During a code blue, the CNA's role typically includes:
a.Calling the resident's family from the nurses' station to give clinical updates on what the team is doing and how the resuscitation is going, so that the family can decide whether to come in right away
b.Calling for help, beginning chest compressions if trained and within scope, bringing the crash cart/AED, and assisting the team as directed; not administering medications or interpreting rhythms
c.Documenting the medication orders the code leader calls out and timing each dose given
d.Identifying the likely cause of the arrest so the team can choose the right treatment
Explanation
CNAs work within scope: assist with compressions if BLS-trained, retrieve crash cart/AED, time intervals, document compressions, support family in a separate space, and perform support tasks at the direction of the RN/MD code leader. Diagnosis (d), clinical updates by phone (a), and medication documentation (c) are licensed-staff responsibilities. Clear scope adherence keeps the code organized and protects the CNA license.
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