PRE`ASSES
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A 28-year-old patient (27 weeks' gestation) was admitted to the intensive care unit for
treatment of pneumonia-related sepsis. The patient goes into cardiac arrest. When
should a trained provider perform resuscitative cesarean delivery (RCD)? - Answers-
Actually, RCD should be performed within 5 minutes from the time of arrest.
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? - Answers- "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."
You are working as part of a BLS team, providing care to a patient in cardiac arrest.
Which actions demonstrate critical thinking? - Answers- Re-evaluating the situation for
changes, interpreting these changes and modifying patient care accordingly
Correct
Anticipating roles and functions as part of a team based on the patient's presentation
and condition
Correct
Determining a course of action based on assessment findings
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?
- Answers- Crew resource management
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A 28-year-old patient (27 weeks' gestation) was admitted to the intensive care unit for
treatment of pneumonia-related sepsis. The patient goes into cardiac arrest. When
should a trained provider perform resuscitative cesarean delivery (RCD)? - Answers-
Actually, RCD should be performed within 5 minutes from the time of arrest.
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? - Answers- "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."
You are working as part of a BLS team, providing care to a patient in cardiac arrest.
Which actions demonstrate critical thinking? - Answers- Re-evaluating the situation for
changes, interpreting these changes and modifying patient care accordingly
Correct
Anticipating roles and functions as part of a team based on the patient's presentation
and condition
Correct
Determining a course of action based on assessment findings
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?
- Answers- Crew resource management
