BLS Lesson 1 Pre-Assessment
The BLS team is caring for a patient who just went into cardiac arrest. The team leader asks
you to call the code team. Which statement demonstrates appropriate closed-loop
communication? - ANS-"Got it. I'll call the code team."
After participating in a resuscitation event in which a pediatric patient did not survive, you are
feeling very stressed and having difficulty with daily activities. What is the recommended action
to help you cope with the stress? - ANS-Consider a referral to a qualified mental health
professional
Acting as the team leader during a resuscitation event, you use all available resources
(including people, equipment and procedures) to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of human error. You are demonstrating which skill? - ANS-Crew resource
management
You are working as part of a BLS team, providing care to a patient in cardiac arrest. Which
actions demonstrate critical thinking? - ANS-(a.) Determining a course of action based on
assessment findings
(b.) Anticipating roles and functions as part of a team based on the patient's presentation and
condition
(c.) Re-evaluating the situation for changes, interpreting these changes and modifying patient
care accordingly
You are part of a team providing BLS care to a patient in cardiac arrest. The code team has
been notified and has just arrived on the scene. Which person is responsible for communicating
information about the patient's status to the code team? - ANS-
The BLS team is caring for a patient in respiratory arrest. As directed by the team leader, you go
into the waiting room to speak to the family or others who may be present. Which statement
best demonstrates good communication skills by the team member? - ANS-"His condition has
not improved; I'll give you all the information I can and if you need to me to re-explain anything,
please let me know."
The BLS team is caring for a patient who just went into cardiac arrest. The team leader asks
you to call the code team. Which statement demonstrates appropriate closed-loop
communication? - ANS-"Got it. I'll call the code team."
After participating in a resuscitation event in which a pediatric patient did not survive, you are
feeling very stressed and having difficulty with daily activities. What is the recommended action
to help you cope with the stress? - ANS-Consider a referral to a qualified mental health
professional
Acting as the team leader during a resuscitation event, you use all available resources
(including people, equipment and procedures) to promote effective and efficient teamwork and
reduce the likelihood of human error. You are demonstrating which skill? - ANS-Crew resource
management
You are working as part of a BLS team, providing care to a patient in cardiac arrest. Which
actions demonstrate critical thinking? - ANS-(a.) Determining a course of action based on
assessment findings
(b.) Anticipating roles and functions as part of a team based on the patient's presentation and
condition
(c.) Re-evaluating the situation for changes, interpreting these changes and modifying patient
care accordingly
You are part of a team providing BLS care to a patient in cardiac arrest. The code team has
been notified and has just arrived on the scene. Which person is responsible for communicating
information about the patient's status to the code team? - ANS-
The BLS team is caring for a patient in respiratory arrest. As directed by the team leader, you go
into the waiting room to speak to the family or others who may be present. Which statement
best demonstrates good communication skills by the team member? - ANS-"His condition has
not improved; I'll give you all the information I can and if you need to me to re-explain anything,
please let me know."
