Team Dynamics & Communication Flashcards
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During a resuscitation, the team leader asks a rescuer to start an IV. The rescuer is unsure of the patient's weight and asks for clarification. This is an example of:
Answer: Closed-loop communication
Closed-loop communication includes the receiver confirming the message and asking clarifying questions before completing the task.
Which statement BEST describes the role of a 'compressor' in a high-performance resuscitation team?
Answer: Delivers chest compressions and rotates with others to avoid fatigue
The compressor delivers high-quality chest compressions and rotates with other team members every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue-related degradation.
A team member notices the airway manager is providing ventilations too rapidly. The BEST action is to:
Answer: Speak up respectfully and suggest slowing the ventilation rate
Speaking up immediately and respectfully is appropriate when patient safety is at risk, regardless of role or hierarchy.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of assigning roles BEFORE beginning CPR when multiple rescuers are present?
Answer: To ensure each task is covered without duplication or gaps
Pre-assigning roles prevents task overlap and ensures critical functions like compressions, airway, and timing are all covered simultaneously.
During a code, the team leader gives an order but no one responds. What should the leader do NEXT?
Answer: Direct the order to a specific team member by name
Directing orders to a named individual ensures clear accountability and avoids the 'bystander effect' where everyone assumes someone else will act.
A new rescuer arrives mid-resuscitation. The team leader should FIRST:
Answer: Integrate them by assigning a specific role after a brief update
The team leader integrates new arrivals quickly by assigning a role and providing a concise situation update to maintain momentum.
Which behavior MOST disrupts effective team dynamics during cardiac arrest?
Answer: Multiple team members giving simultaneous orders
Multiple simultaneous orders create confusion, divide attention, and undermine the team leader's authority, leading to errors.