Which action during a code is considered outside the core five team roles, requiring separate attention from the supervisor?

• A. Crowd control.
• B. Compression.
• C. Ventilation.
• D. Documentation.

Answer: (A)

During a code, the team concentrates on five critical clinical actions: maintaining a patent airway with effective ventilation, delivering high-quality chest compressions, performing defibrillation when indicated, administering prescribed medications, and documenting the event. Crowd control is not part of these patient-care interventions; it involves managing bystanders, keeping the area clear, and ensuring access and safety for responders. This nonclinical responsibility is best handled by the supervisor or a designated support role so clinicians can focus on life-saving actions without interference. Therefore, crowd control is the task that sits outside the core clinical duties and requires separate attention from the supervisor.