PEARS Teamwork & Support 2

Question 1

During a pediatric resuscitation, a team member disagrees with the team leader's drug dose. What is the BEST action?

Accepted Answer

Speak up clearly using the team leader's name and state the concern calmly

Answer

Closed-loop communication includes speaking up directly and respectfully when a concern about patient safety arises.

Question 2

Which principle best describes 'mutual performance monitoring' in a resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

Team members watch each other's actions and provide backup as needed

Answer

Mutual performance monitoring means teammates actively track each other's performance to catch errors and offer support.

Question 3

A provider completes chest compressions and feels fatigued but says nothing. Which teamwork concept is being violated?

Accepted Answer

Mutual support

Answer

Mutual support requires team members to request assistance and offer backup when a teammate's performance may be compromised.

Question 4

What does 'shared mental model' mean in the context of a PEARS resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

All team members have a common understanding of the situation, goals, and plan

Answer

A shared mental model ensures everyone understands the patient's status, the working diagnosis, and the intended treatment plan.

Question 5

During a pediatric emergency, the team leader announces: 'We are switching to a vasopressor. Everyone acknowledge.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Directed communication

Answer

Directed communication means the team leader addresses all members collectively to ensure a key update is heard by everyone.

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