PEARS Resuscitation Team Dynamics 3

Question 1

A team leader delegates chest compressions to a new team member who appears fatigued after 2 minutes. What action best reflects good team dynamics?

Accepted Answer

Rotate the compressor to maintain effective compression quality

Answer

Compressor fatigue degrades CPR quality; rotating every 2 minutes maintains effective compressions.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the role of 'mutual performance monitoring' in a resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

Team members watch each other's performance and provide real-time corrections

Answer

Mutual performance monitoring means team members actively watch for errors and support each other in real time.

Question 3

The team leader in a pediatric resuscitation is also performing chest compressions. What problem does this create?

Accepted Answer

The leader cannot effectively direct the team while performing a task

Answer

Team leaders must remain free from hands-on tasks to direct the team, assess the patient, and make decisions.

Question 4

A pediatric patient is in PEA arrest. The team leader asks, 'Does anyone have any ideas on reversible causes?' This is an example of which leadership behavior?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging knowledge sharing and team input

Answer

Inviting team input promotes collective intelligence and increases the chance of identifying reversible H's and T's.

Question 5

A team member completes a task the team leader assigned and says, 'Epinephrine given — time 14:32.' This communication style is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Closed-loop communication

Answer

Reporting task completion with specifics closes the communication loop, confirming the action was performed correctly.

(PEARS) Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization Practice Test

(PEARS) Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization Practice Test

PEARS Resuscitation Team Dynamics 3