Question

A caller reports that a patient has stopped breathing in the hospital waiting area. What should the operator do FIRST?

1.
Ask the caller for the patient name
2.
Announce Code Blue and connect the call to the casualty/emergency department
3.
Transfer the call to the billing section
4.
Note the call in the log register
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Announce Code Blue and connect the call to the casualty/emergency department

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Announce Code Blue and connect the call to the casualty/emergency department है।

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A patient who has stopped breathing is a cardiac arrest emergency. The operator should announce Code Blue and alert the emergency team immediately.

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Question:

A caller reports that a patient has stopped breathing in the hospital waiting area. What should the operator do FIRST?

1.
Ask the caller for the patient name
2.
Announce Code Blue and connect the call to the casualty/emergency department
3.
Transfer the call to the billing section
4.
Note the call in the log register

Correct Answer: Announce Code Blue and connect the call to the casualty/emergency department

A patient who has stopped breathing is a cardiac arrest emergency. The operator should announce Code Blue and alert the emergency team immediately.

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