COPE Health Scholars Practice Test

During a Code White, what is the primary focus?

1. Fire evacuation procedures

2. Pediatric CPR

3. Infection control measures

4. Emergency medical response for adults

The correct answer is: Pediatric CPR

The primary focus during a Code White is pediatric CPR. This code is typically activated in response to a medical emergency involving a child, indicating that immediate resuscitation efforts are needed. Professionals are trained to recognize that children require specific techniques and considerations that differ from adult resuscitation. Prompt and effective response is critical in these situations to improve the likelihood of positive outcomes. Understanding the nuances of pediatric care, such as differences in anatomy and the factors influencing cardiac arrest in children, underscores the necessity for specialized training and knowledge when dealing with such emergencies. While fire evacuation procedures, infection control measures, and emergency medical responses for adults are also important in a healthcare setting, they do not address the immediacy and specific techniques associated with a pediatric emergency, which is the focus of a Code White.