The nurse hears a pink alert called over the PA system in the healthcare facility. This is a common code name for what in a healthcare facility?

A) Fire
B) Cardiac arrest
C) Baby girl born
D) Infant abduction


D
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Be sure you know the emergency numbers and code names used in your facility. For example, "Mr. Red" is a common code name for fire; code blue or "Dr. Blue" is a common code name for cardiac arrest; and "Pink Alert" is often used for an infant abduction. When calling, give the exact location and nature of the emergency, and your name.

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