Team Dynamics Flashcard 1

C. Rationale: The team member must seek out and perform tasks for which they have experience and competency. Team members must not avoid taking assignments and not take roles beyond their capabilities. Also, they are encouraged to correct the team leader who may be about to make a grave mistake.

A. Rationale: The timer lists all the interventions performed and medications given to the patient. The timer/recorder is also responsible for documentation for legal and quality control purposes. When a new team member arrives at the scene while resuscitating a patient, the timer instantly briefs the newcomer.

B. Rationale: Pulseless electrical activity is a non shockable rhythm. The Team Leader must immediately stop the actions of the Defibrillator at this time. This action is also known as CONSTRUCTIVE INTERVENTION.

B. Rationale: It is your duty to tell your team leader that you are incapable of performing specific actions so that you may be assigned to a more appropriate role. Otherwise, attempting to practice or explore these interventions for the first time risks failure and delaying the resuscitation steps. If a member needs help, they should say so immediately. Ultimately, it is the team leader’s responsibility to know the limitations of each team member.

C. Rationale: The team leader takes on many roles. A quality team leader is adept at performing each PALS cardiac arrest algorithm. The team leader is responsible for organizing the PALS team to administer CPR. The team leader must monitor the actions taken by the team members and be readily available to back up a team member’s role when needed.

D. Rationale: A clear message is concise, direct to the point, understandable, and voiced out in a controlled tone. The manner of conversation is calm but heard by all, avoiding any shouting or yelling. The resuscitation team must constantly practice such that only one person talks at a time. It is encouraged that the team members verbally repeat orders and question a wrong order at the slightest doubt.

D. Rationale: Usually, the Compressor alternates with the Defibrillator after five cycles of CPR to prevent fatigue. However, once the compressor gets tired or cramps up, she immediately switches places with the Monitor. When the Compressor begins to feel tired, CPR quality suffers.

B. Rationale: A high-performance pediatric advanced life support (PALS) team must divide the work and perform interventions simultaneously. They must have a mastery of each role so that they anticipate the moves of each other role. All team members must also take the role of a team leader. These skills are acquired through ongoing training, practice, and experience. The healthcare institution must provide the necessary equipment for advanced life support. Passing a neuropsychiatric exam is not required for training in PALS.

B. Rationale: When resuscitative efforts fall short, the team leader must reassess the situation. All available information on the patient’s medical condition should be gathered, and the leader should ask for a differential diagnosis from team members and experts. Perhaps something has been overlooked. It is not time to call the code and time of death until all efforts are exhausted.

C. Rationale: The team leader should be the most adept and experienced PALS team member. Therefore, the team leader assumes the responsibility for roles that are unassigned.