A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is
called _____.
Select the correct answer.
a. Debriefing
b. Crew resource management
c. Problem solving
d. Critical thinking
Correct Answer: c. Problem solving
Rationale:
Problem solving supports effective teamwork by helping teams identify issues early and prevent errors.
QUESTION 2
In a six-person high-performance resuscitation team, which tasks are responsibilities of the team
members?
Select all correct options.
1. Recording key data
2. Sharing pertinent observations
3. Ordering interventions
4. Performing chest compressions
5. Going to the pharmacy for medications
Correct Answers: 1, 2, 4
Rationale:
Team members record data, share observations, and perform CPR. Ordering interventions is the team
leader’s job, and leaving to get medications is inappropriate during a resuscitation event.
QUESTION 3
,Which assessments would be included in a primary assessment?
Select all correct options.
1. Checking for life-threatening injuries
2. Obtaining a medication history
3. Obtaining a health history
4. Checking airway patency
Correct Answers: 1, 4
Rationale:
The primary assessment focuses on immediate threats to life, such as airway and injuries. History-taking
occurs in the secondary assessment.
QUESTION 4
When performing high-quality CPR on an adult without an advanced airway in place, what is the correct
ratio of compressions to ventilations?
a. 15 compressions to 1 ventilation
b. 15 compressions to 2 ventilations
c. 30 compressions to 1 ventilation
d. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
Correct Answer: d. 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
Rationale:
Adult CPR requires a 30:2 ratio when no advanced airway is present.
QUESTION 5
When providing high-quality CPR to an adult, what is the proper rate for chest compressions?
a. 80 to 100 per minute
b. 100 to 120 per minute
c. 120 to 130 per minute
d. 130 to 140 per minute
Correct Answer: b. 100 to 120 per minute
Rationale:
The recommended rate ensures adequate perfusion without causing excessive fatigue or poor
compression quality.
, QUESTION 6
Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader?
Select all correct options.
• Sets clear expectations
• Leads a debriefing session
• Assigns roles
• Administers medications
Correct Answers: Sets clear expectations, Leads a debriefing session, Assigns roles (1, 2, 3)
Rationale:
The team leader oversees coordination, clarity, and performance of the team. Medication administration
is the responsibility of designated clinical team members, not the leader.
QUESTION 7
A team leader instructs a team member to perform an intervention. To practice good communication,
the team member should do which of the following?
Select all correct options.
• Acknowledge completion of the intervention
• Use nonverbal communication to indicate follow-through
• Repeat the task back to the team leader
• Record completion of the intervention
• Acknowledge initiation of the intervention
Correct Answers: 1, 3, 5
Rationale:
Closed-loop communication requires repeating back the order and acknowledging initiation and
completion. Recording tasks may be done by a recorder, not necessarily the instructed team member.
QUESTION 8
Which blood tests are often indicated in the evaluation of patients experiencing a cardiovascular,
cerebrovascular, or respiratory emergency?
Select all correct options.
1. Electrolyte panel
2. Toxicology screens