Team Dynamics Flashcard
Rationale
C. Rationale: There are eight techniques for successful communication before, during, and after performing resuscitation. These include: (1) being clear of roles and responsibilities, (2) knowing limitations, (3) performing constructive intervention, (4) communicating knowledge and sharing, (5) summarizing and reevaluating, (6) performing closed-loop communication, (7) using clear messages, and (8) practicing mutual respect.
Question
A technique for successful communication in the high-performance team is:
a. Assuming all responsibilities
b. Practicing seniority
c. Closed-loop communication
d. Commanding self-respect
Answer
c. Closed-loop communication
Rationale
C. Rationale: Practicing mutual respect means that each team member should show respect for each other and avoid shouting or aggressive behavior. This respect prevents animosity between members and lowers the risk of disrupting team efforts.
Question
The communication skill used to encourage and show support for each team member, especially at a time when one is not meeting expectations during a resuscitation is:
a. Clear messages
b. Knowing limitations
c. Mutual respect
d. Performing constructive intervention
Answer
c. Mutual respect
Rationale
B. Rationale: The communication skill used in this scenario is constructive intervention that directs team members to openly and tactfully inform the team of vital information designed to improve resuscitation techniques.
Question
The communication technique used to suggest to a team member that a procedure is incorrect is called:
a. Hierarchical intervention
b. Constructive intervention
c. Closed-loop communication
d. MYOB protocol
Answer
b. Constructive intervention
Rationale
C. Rationale: The members of a six-person high-performance advanced cardiac life support team include the following (1) compressor, (2) AED/monitor/defibrillator, (3) airway, (4) team leader, (5) IV medications, and (6) timer/recorder.
Question
The following is NOT a role on a six-person high-performance team:
a. Team leader
b. Compressor
c. Supervisor
d. Timer
Answer
c. Supervisor
Rationale
D. Rationale: The priority-based multiple-rescuer response protocol provides a seamless transition of roles as a team member arrives on the scene. Before the resuscitation, each team member knows their assigned tasks, but they may not all arrive at the scene simultaneously. The leader prioritizes the sequence of events, particularly following the C-A-B sequence and order of importance. Roles are adjusted as each member arrives on the scene.
Question
To provide a seamless transition of roles as additional members arrive at the scene, the team should use:
a. Time-sensitive integrated team-based protocol
b. First-come role assumption protocol
c. Closed-loop communication
d. A priority-based multiple-rescuer response protocol
Answer
d. A priority-based multiple-rescuer response protocol