oncept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called
_____. - ✔✔Problem solving
In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of team me
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oncept that helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduces likelihood of errors is called
_____. - ✔✔Problem solving
In 6-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of team members? (3)
- ✔✔Recoding key data, sharing pertinent observations, & performing chest compressions
Which assessments would be included in primary assessment? - ✔✔Checking for life-threatening
injuries & checking airway patency
When performing high-quality CPR on adult w/o advanced airway in place, what is correct ratio of
compressions to ventilations? - ✔✔30:2
When providing high-quality CPR on adult, what is proper rate for chest compressions? - ✔✔100-120
bpm
Responsibilities of team leader? (3) - ✔✔Sets clear expectations, leads debriefing, assigns roles
Team leader instructs team member to perform intervention. To practice good communication, team
member should do which of the following? (3) - ✔✔Acknowledge completion of intervention, use
nonverbal communication methods to indicate follow through w. intervention, & acknowledge initiation
of intervention
Which blood tests are often indicated in evaluation of pts experiencing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular
or respiratory emergency? - ✔✔CMP, Toxicology, CBC, Cardiac markers, ABGs, Blood glucose
You need to set up cardiac monitoring w. 5-electrode system. Where should you place white electrode?
- ✔✔Top right chest anatomically orientedWhat is rapid assessment? - ✔✔Quick assessment to ensure safety, form initial impression of pt, & if pt
appears to be unresponsive check for responsiveness/breathing/pulse
During primary assessment, what tool would you use to determine pts LOC? - ✔✔AVPU Model
When providing high-quality CPR on adult, what is proper depth for chest compressions? - ✔✔2-2.4"
Team member confirms message is received & understood. What communication technique is team
member using? - ✔✔Closed-Loop Communication
What end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value confirms adequate ventilation in intubated pt w.
respiratory arrest? - ✔✔35-45 mmHg
CPR:
Which statements apply to providing high-quality chest compressions? (3) - ✔✔Minimize interruptions,
proper depth, proper rate
Closed-loop communication - ✔✔Communication technique used to prevent misunderstandings;
receiver confirms message has been received & understood.
Critical thinking uses - ✔✔Obtaining an initial impression, determining course of action, anticipating
roles & functions as part of team based on pts presentation/condition, consistently re-evaluating
situation for changes, interpreting changes & applying them to pts care & tx, & modifying actions based
on changes you observe.
Team Leader Responsibilities - ✔✔Assigns & understands team roles - Sets clear expectations -
Prioritizes, directs & acts decisively - Encourages/allows team input & interaction - Focuses on big
picture - Monitors performance while providing support - Acts as role model - Coaches team - Reevaluates & summarizes progress - Leads debriefing
Team Member Responsibilities - ✔✔Have necessary knowledge/skills to perform assigned role - Stay in
assigned role but assist others PRN, as long as they're able to maintain own responsibilities -
Communicate effectively w. team leader if they: Feel they're lacking any knowledge/skills to performassigned roles, identify something team leader may have overlooked, or recognize dangerous
situation/need for urgent action - Share info w. other team members - Focus on achieving goals - Ask
pertinent questions & share pertinent observations - Participate in debriefing sessions - Crew
Crew Resource Management - ✔✔Concept helps to promote effective/efficient teamwork & reduce
likelihood of errors. Emphasizes using all available resources (people, equipment, procedures) to reduce
likelihood of human error & promote effective/efficient teamwork. Guides team members to
communicate directly & effectively w. team leader about dangerous or time-critical decisions. When
problem arises, team members must get attention of team leader, state concern, describe problem as
they see it & suggest solution. Team leader provides direction, enabling team to work together to
resolve issue.
6-Person High-Performance Resuscitation Team - ✔✔Includes 3 who fulfill CPR/defib roles & 3 who
perform leadership/supportive roles
Data Manager - ✔✔Responsible for communicating & recording key data during resuscitation effort (i.e.
data r/t med admin & interruptions to chest compressions)
Airway manager & ventilator - ✔✔Responsible for managing airway & providing ventilations. Trained RT,
if available, would fill role
Compressor - ✔✔Responsible for chest compressions
AED/Defibrillator Operator - ✔✔Responsible for managing AED or defibrillator & establishing any other
monitoring. Also, relieves team member performing compressions
Team Leader - ✔✔Responsible for prioritizing & directing other team members' actions.
Medication Administrator - ✔✔Responsible for establishing vascular access & administering
medications.
Assess, Recognize & Care - ✔✔Describes ongoing process of gathering data about pt condition, using
data to identify problem & intervening to address problem. Acutely ill pt condition can change rapidly
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