CHT Emergency Procedures & Protocols 2

Question 1

While transporting a patient by wheelchair, the patient suddenly slumps over and does not respond to your voice. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Stop, check responsiveness and breathing, and call for help or activate the emergency code

Answer

Stopping to assess and immediately summoning help gets the patient care fastest without leaving them alone.

Question 2

During a horizontal evacuation, where are patients moved?

Accepted Answer

Through fire doors to an adjacent smoke compartment on the same floor

Answer

Horizontal evacuation moves patients past fire/smoke barriers on the same floor, which is the first option in most hospital fire plans.

Question 3

A patient you are transporting begins having a seizure on a stretcher. Which action is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the side rails are up, protect the head, and call for help

Answer

Protect the patient from injury and get clinical help; never restrain the patient or put anything in their mouth.

Question 4

You find an elevator stuck between floors with you and a patient inside. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Use the emergency phone or alarm button, stay calm, and reassure the patient

Answer

Use the elevator's emergency communication system and wait for trained personnel while keeping the patient calm.

Question 5

Which code is commonly used in US hospitals to signal an infant or child abduction?

Accepted Answer

Code Pink (or Code Amber)

Answer

Many US hospitals use Code Pink (some use Code Amber) for infant/child abduction, so staff watch exits and stairwells.

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