Cardiac Arrest Mock Code Case Scenario
Scenario Cardiac Arrest
Estimated Scenario Time 10 minutes
Estimated Debriefing Time 20 minutes
Target Group All BLS Certified Staff members
Cognitive Skills Psychomotor Skills
Brief Summary
Mr. Poppy was noted to be lying in bed asleep. On further evaluation you noticed that Mr. Poppy is
cool to touch, and with cyanosis noted to mouth.
Vital Temp: HR: RR: O2 Sat: PCO2: Bld Sugar:
Signs: 95.8 0 0 0 22
Learning Objectives
Rapid Patient Assessment
Initiation of cardiac compressions
Airway management
Code 99 emergency response activation criteria
Correct Treatment Outline
Event List Meet Objective
Recognizes need to call for help and activate code 99 response Y
(Activates within 30 seconds recognizing Cardiac Arrest) N
Checks breathing and pulse Y
(Minimum 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds) N
Initiates cardiac compressions Y
(100-120 at least 2 inches deep) N
Gives 2 breathes with a Bag-Valve-mask (BVM) Y
(over 1 second each, watching chest rise) N
2nd RN bring code cart & AED Y
N
Hooks up BVM to O2 tank and opens regulator to 10-15L O2 Y
N
Continues cardiac compressions until backup arrives Y
N
2nd responder applies Zoll pads correctly Y
N
Analysis rhythm using analyze button and follows prompts Y
(Clears patient if shock advise prior to delivering a shock) N
Ensures compressions are resumed immediately Y
N
Able to operate suction Canister Y
N
Recognizes need to place IV access Y
N
Recognizes need to perform a blood glucose level Y
N
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N
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N
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N
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N
Patient Description
Name Simmer Poppy
Weight 204 lbs
Height 6’ 2”
Gender Male
Background Pt. Mr. Poppy was admitted to the unit 1 week ago with c/o fatigue,
History of Present Complaint decreased appetite and depression.
Setting Psychiatric Unit
Patient Information
History: History of depression
Medications: Celexa 40mg daily
Allergies: NKDA
PCP:
Equipment Checklist:
Equipment That Needs To Be Readily Available for The Scenario
Personal
PPE (gowns, gloves, etc)
Stethoscope
Reference Material
Diagnostic
BP Cuff
Thermometer
SPO2 Monitor and Probe
ECG Monitor/Defib/Pacer
Lab Reports
Physician Orders
Therapy
Oxygen Source
Oxygen Delivery Adjunct
Suction
IV Start kit
Crash Cart
Medications & IV Fluids
Preparation of the Simulator
Number and Roles of Participants