Communication & Stakeholder Relations Flashcards
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During a cardiac arrest resuscitation, the team leader calls out 'No shock advised' after the AED analysis. What is the MOST appropriate next action for the team leader to communicate?
Answer: Begin CPR immediately and assign roles clearly
When the AED indicates no shock advised, the team leader should immediately direct CPR to resume and assign clear roles to maintain organized resuscitation.
A family member at the bedside becomes distraught during a resuscitation attempt and begins shouting at the team. What is the BEST approach to managing this stakeholder?
Answer: Ask a designated team member to compassionately escort and support the family member
Designating a specific team member to support and communicate with distressed family members keeps the resuscitation team focused while addressing stakeholder needs.
Which communication technique is MOST effective when relaying critical patient information during an ECC handoff?
Answer: Using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format
SBAR provides a structured, concise format that ensures critical information is transferred efficiently and reduces miscommunication during handoffs.
A nurse calls out that the IV line is not functioning during a code. Using closed-loop communication, what should happen next?
Answer: The team leader acknowledges the report and assigns someone to establish new access
Closed-loop communication requires the team leader to acknowledge the message and clearly direct a response to ensure the issue is addressed.
Post-resuscitation debriefs are conducted primarily to:
Answer: Identify performance gaps and reinforce effective team behaviors
Post-event debriefs are structured to identify what went well and what can be improved, fostering a culture of continuous learning rather than blame.
When communicating with a patient who is conscious but in respiratory distress, the ECC provider should:
Answer: Speak in short, calm sentences and reassure the patient
Short, calm sentences reduce patient anxiety and facilitate cooperation while allowing continuous monitoring and intervention.
During a pediatric cardiac arrest, the parents request to be present at the bedside. According to current ECC guidelines, family presence during resuscitation:
Answer: Should be offered when feasible with a designated family support person present
Current ECC guidelines support offering family presence during resuscitation when feasible, accompanied by a designated support person to provide guidance and emotional support.