According to hospital's protocol during emergency situation "code pink" is used for which condition?

Appeared in: Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)

Explanation

"Code Pink" is the universally recognized hospital code for an infant or child abduction.
Activation of a "Code Pink" triggers an immediate, facility-wide response to secure the building and locate the missing child.
This specific code ensures a rapid and coordinated effort from all staff, including security, to prevent a potential abduction.
The primary goal is the safe and swift recovery of the child.

Option B: A disastrous situation, such as a mass casualty event, is typically announced as "Code Yellow".
Option C: A bomb threat is announced as "Code Black". This code initiates protocols for searching for a suspicious device and potential evacuation.
Option D: A fire in the hospital is announced as "Code Red". This code activates the fire safety plan, including the RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate) protocol.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Prioritize focused assessment, early escalation, and real-time monitoring when managing Hospital Emergency Codes in acute care settings.
All hospital staff, including nurses, must be familiar with emergency codes to ensure a rapid and appropriate response, which is critical for patient and staff safety.
During a Code Pink, nurses play a key role in securing their units, accounting for all patients, and searching their designated areas.
What if? If you hear "Code Red" announced on your floor, your immediate priority is to follow the RACE protocol: Rescue anyone in immediate danger, Alarm by activating the nearest fire alarm and calling the emergency number, Confine the fire by closing doors, and Extinguish the fire if it's small and you are trained, or Evacuate.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question, which is "Code Pink".
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge about standardized hospital emergency codes.
Recall or look up the specific meaning of "Code Pink".
Evaluate the given options to find the one that matches the definition.
Option A, 'Infant and child abduction,' is the correct definition of Code Pink.
Mentally cross-check the other options to confirm they correspond to different codes (e.g., Code Red for fire, Code Black for bomb threat) to solidify your answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Hospital Emergency Codes
Stem keywords: hospital protocol, emergency situation, code pink
Lead-in keywords: used for which condition
Clinical cues: The care setting changes urgency, monitoring level, and the expected nursing action.
Negative lead-in flag: false

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