In the Middle of a Surgical Procedure, the Patient on the Table

Multiple Choice

In the middle of a surgical procedure, the patient on the table goes into cardiac arrest and needs CPR. What is the first action of the perioperative nurse?

A) Turn on the alarm to notify others of the need for assistance.
B) Verify that the patient does not have a heart rate.
C) Administer oxygen by bag and mask ventilation.
D) Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute.