CPR High-Performance Team Dynamics 2

Question 1

During a resuscitation, the team leader notices the compressor is fatiguing and compressions are getting shallow. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Swap compressors immediately and minimize interruptions

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Wait until the next 2-minute cycle to switch

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Tell the compressor to push harder and continue

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Stop CPR to discuss the problem with the team

Question 2

A team member is asked to give epinephrine but believes the timing is wrong. According to high-performance team behavior, they should:

Accepted Answer

Respectfully voice the concern using closed-loop communication

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Give the drug without comment since the leader is in charge

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Stay silent to avoid undermining the leader

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Leave the resuscitation to find a supervisor

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of assigning clear roles before or during a resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

To avoid duplicated efforts and ensure all tasks are covered

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To reduce the number of rescuers needed

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To make the leader do less work

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To slow the pace of the resuscitation

Question 4

The team leader says, 'Give 1 mg of epinephrine IV.' The best closed-loop response is:

Accepted Answer

'Giving 1 mg epinephrine IV now,' then confirm when given

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Silently administer the drug

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'Okay'

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Ask another member to handle it

Question 5

Which behavior best demonstrates 'knowing your limitations' in a resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

Requesting help early when a task exceeds your skill

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Attempting an unfamiliar procedure to look capable

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Refusing to participate if uncertain

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Waiting silently until someone notices the problem

Question 6

Why is mutual respect important among resuscitation team members?

Accepted Answer

It allows everyone to function professionally and share information freely

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It speeds up documentation

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It replaces the need for a team leader

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It reduces the need for training

Question 7

The team leader should avoid which of the following during a resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Performing every hands-on task personally

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Monitoring overall performance and reassessing

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Delegating tasks to qualified members

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Coaching members who need direction