BLS Team Dynamics & Communication 4

Question 1

A rescuer says 'I've given 1 mg epinephrine at 10:14' after administering the drug. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Closed-loop communication confirming task completion

Answer

Reporting back the action taken and the time completes the closed-loop cycle and keeps all team members informed.

Question 2

Which element is ESSENTIAL for someone to be an effective BLS team leader?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining situational awareness and directing resources calmly

Answer

Effective team leaders maintain a big-picture view, assign tasks, monitor quality, and communicate calmly without being consumed by a single task.

Question 3

A bystander with no CPR training is present at a cardiac arrest scene. The BEST use of this person is to:

Accepted Answer

Assign them a simple task such as calling 911 or retrieving the AED

Answer

Untrained bystanders can perform simple tasks like calling EMS or fetching equipment, freeing trained rescuers for clinical tasks.

Question 4

Why is it important to announce 'clear' before delivering a shock with an AED?

Accepted Answer

To ensure no one is in contact with the patient and will receive the shock

Answer

Announcing 'clear' and visually confirming no contact protects all rescuers from accidental electrical discharge injury.

Question 5

During resuscitation, the team leader becomes overwhelmed with tasks and loses situational awareness. The BEST immediate action for a team member is to:

Accepted Answer

Offer specific assistance or suggest the leader focus on oversight

Answer

Supportively offering to take on tasks or prompting the leader to return to an oversight role preserves team function without undermining authority.

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS - Basic Life Support Practice Test

BLS Team Dynamics & Communication 4