PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Resuscitation Team Dynamics Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a pediatric resuscitation, the team leader clearly states, "Give 0.1 mg of epinephrine IV." The team member assigned to medications replies, "Epinephrine 0.1 mg IV given." This exchange is a primary example of which element of effective team dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Closed-Loop Communication

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Knowledge Sharing

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Summarizing and Re-evaluating

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Constructive Intervention

Question 2

Which of the following is a core responsibility of the PALS team leader during a resuscitation event?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring team performance and providing real-time direction.

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Performing chest compressions for the first two minutes.

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Personally establishing IV or IO access.

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Serving as the dedicated timekeeper and recorder.

Question 3

A team is resuscitating a 15 kg child. The team leader, under stress, orders a 1 mg dose of epinephrine. The medication provider recognizes this is an adult dose and states, "That seems like a high dose for a child. The correct dose is 0.15 mg. Should I draw up 0.15 mg?" This action best demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Constructive Intervention

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Insubordination

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Knowledge Sharing

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Closed-loop communication

Question 4

Which of the following behaviors is MOST likely to undermine effective team dynamics during a pediatric code?

Accepted Answer

Multiple team members shouting suggestions and orders simultaneously.

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The team leader pausing every few minutes to summarize the patient's status.

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The compressor asking to be switched out after two minutes due to fatigue.

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The recorder announcing that the next rhythm check is due in 30 seconds.

Question 5

You are assigned the role of recorder/timer during a pediatric resuscitation. A critical function of your role is to:

Accepted Answer

Announce when 2-minute cycles of CPR are complete for a rhythm check.

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Interpret the cardiac rhythm on the monitor.

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Decide which medication should be given next.

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Administer medications ordered by the team leader.

Question 6

The principle of "knowing one's limitations" is crucial for a high-performance resuscitation team. Which of the following actions is the best example of this principle?

Accepted Answer

A team member who is struggling to obtain IV access asks another provider to try.

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A junior team member remains silent even when they suspect an incorrect drug is being prepared.

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The team leader insists on performing all complex procedures personally.

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A provider attempts an unfamiliar procedure without asking for guidance.