CPR Resuscitation Team Dynamics 3

Question 1

What is the PRIMARY advantage of rotating chest compressors every 2 minutes during a prolonged resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

It prevents compressor fatigue which degrades compression quality

Answer

Compressor fatigue sets in rapidly, and rotating every 2 minutes (aligned with rhythm checks) maintains optimal compression depth and rate.

Question 2

Which role in a resuscitation team is responsible for managing vascular access and medication administration?

Accepted Answer

IV/medication nurse or paramedic

Answer

The IV/medication team member establishes vascular access and administers drugs as ordered, keeping the team leader free to direct overall care.

Question 3

A bystander at the scene begins giving CPR instructions to your team, disrupting the resuscitation. As team leader, you should:

Accepted Answer

Politely but firmly redirect bystanders and designate a scene control person

Answer

Scene control is part of team leadership; a designated team member should manage bystanders to prevent disruption without the leader losing focus.

Question 4

In high-performance CPR teams, how is the rhythm check typically coordinated to minimize hands-off time?

Accepted Answer

The team leader announces a rhythm check countdown so all hands clear simultaneously

Answer

A coordinated countdown allows the compressor to finish a cycle and all team members to clear simultaneously, minimizing the no-flow interval.

Question 5

What term describes the failure of a resuscitation team to speak up about errors due to perceived authority of the team leader?

Accepted Answer

Authority gradient (hierarchy effect)

Answer

A steep authority gradient discourages lower-ranking members from voicing concerns, which can lead to undetected errors during resuscitation.

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