Terms in this set (28)
You perform a rapid assessment and critical thinking
determine that your patient is experiencing
cardiac arrest. On the basis of your
assessment findings, you begin CPR to
improve the patient's chances of survival.
Which term refers to clearly and rationally
identifying the connection between
information and actions?
While orienting a new medical assistant to "I'll go get the AED."
the facility, you find a patient who is
unresponsive in the exam room. You yell to
the medical assistant, "Go get the AED!"
Which response by the medical assistant
demonstrates closed-loop
communication?
, During a resuscitation, the team leader Alert the team leader immediately and identify for them what
assigns team roles and tasks to each task has been overlooked.
member. You recognize that a task has
been overlooked. Which is the most
appropriate action?
Which terms refers to the ability to use Problem solving
readily available resources to find solutions
to challenging or complex situations or
issues that arise?
You have assessed your patient and Immediately
recognize that they are in cardiac arrest.
You should begin CPR...
Which mnemonic can help you easily recall ABC
and perform assessment?
You enter Ms. Evers's room and notice she Check for responsiveness
is slumped over in her chair and appears
unresponsive and cyanotic. You do not see
signs of life-threatening bleeding. Which is
the next appropriate action?