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An effective team leader should:
An effective team leader should:
- Help the team accomplish goals. (correct)
- Command his or her team.
- Perform all difficult interventions.
- Refrain from any direct patient care.
EMTs and other health care providers function as a true team when they work:
EMTs and other health care providers function as a true team when they work:
- Under standing orders.
- Interdependently (correct)
- Independently
- Dependently
When transferring patient care to the emergency department nurse, the EMT should advise the nurse that:
When transferring patient care to the emergency department nurse, the EMT should advise the nurse that:
- The patient had a reported syncopal episode. (correct)
- There is no evidence to support the syncopal episode.
- The EMR was probably mistaken about the episode.
- She should contact EMR about the incident.
For patient handoff, it is important for EMTs and hospital staff to use:
For patient handoff, it is important for EMTs and hospital staff to use:
Health care providers who infrequently work together can function effectively as a team if they work in an environment that supports and promotes:
Health care providers who infrequently work together can function effectively as a team if they work in an environment that supports and promotes:
If a problem with a team member is not directly or immediately impacting patient care, the team leader should:
If a problem with a team member is not directly or immediately impacting patient care, the team leader should:
In an independent group, you would have:
In an independent group, you would have:
In an interdependent group, when one person fails:
In an interdependent group, when one person fails:
In contrast to a health care group, a health care team:
In contrast to a health care group, a health care team:
Premature diagnosis during a call can be due to what error?
Premature diagnosis during a call can be due to what error?
The concept of consistent care across the entire health care team from first patient discharge is called:
The concept of consistent care across the entire health care team from first patient discharge is called:
The effectiveness of pit crew CPR is dependent on:
The effectiveness of pit crew CPR is dependent on:
To be a great EMT, strive for:
To be a great EMT, strive for:
When the EMT assists a paramedic with an advanced intervention, he or she should recall that the focus of the intervention is on:
When the EMT assists a paramedic with an advanced intervention, he or she should recall that the focus of the intervention is on:
When working as an independent health care group member, the EMT should expect that he or she:
When working as an independent health care group member, the EMT should expect that he or she:
Which comes first in EMS decision making?
Which comes first in EMS decision making?
Which of the following would MOST likely facilitate accurate and effective verbal handoff report at the hospital?
Which of the following would MOST likely facilitate accurate and effective verbal handoff report at the hospital?
Which of the following would the EMT most likely be asked to do when assisting a paramedic with endotracheal intubation?
Which of the following would the EMT most likely be asked to do when assisting a paramedic with endotracheal intubation?
Which step in EMS decision making comes after a patient has been transferred?
Which step in EMS decision making comes after a patient has been transferred?
While caring for a patient, the EMT states to her partner, 'Why even splint the patient's leg if they're going to remove it in the ED?' This statement indicates that:
While caring for a patient, the EMT states to her partner, 'Why even splint the patient's leg if they're going to remove it in the ED?' This statement indicates that:
A team of EMTs is caring for a critically injured patient. The team leader advises the EMT that transport will not begin until the patient's closed forearm fracture is splinted. Utilizing the crew resource management model, the EMT should:
A team of EMTs is caring for a critically injured patient. The team leader advises the EMT that transport will not begin until the patient's closed forearm fracture is splinted. Utilizing the crew resource management model, the EMT should:
After assuming care of a cardiac arrest patient from an EMT, the paramedic should remember that:
After assuming care of a cardiac arrest patient from an EMT, the paramedic should remember that:
Health care teams that infrequently train and work together:
Health care teams that infrequently train and work together:
Which of the following is an example of closed-loop communication?
Which of the following is an example of closed-loop communication?
Which of the following would the paramedic be LEAST likely to ask the EMT to do?
Which of the following would the paramedic be LEAST likely to ask the EMT to do?
Flashcards
Effective Team Leader
Effective Team Leader
A leader who focuses on team goals, prioritizing the entire team's success over individual achievements.
Interdependent Teams
Interdependent Teams
EMTs and healthcare providers working together, relying on each other's skills and knowledge to achieve shared goals.
Patient Care Handoff
Patient Care Handoff
Communicating vital patient information clearly and accurately during care transitions, ensuring continuity of care.
Common Language in Handoffs
Common Language in Handoffs
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Collaboration in Diverse Teams
Collaboration in Diverse Teams
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Addressing Team Issues Later
Addressing Team Issues Later
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Independent Group
Independent Group
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Interdependent Group
Interdependent Group
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Roles in Healthcare Team
Roles in Healthcare Team
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Data Gathering in EMS
Data Gathering in EMS
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Communication and Planning in EMS
Communication and Planning in EMS
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Role Definition and Rapid Assessment in EMS
Role Definition and Rapid Assessment in EMS
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Standardized Handoff Format
Standardized Handoff Format
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Closed-Loop Communication
Closed-Loop Communication
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Focus on Clinical Problem Solving
Focus on Clinical Problem Solving
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EMT Role in Advanced Interventions
EMT Role in Advanced Interventions
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Continuum of Care
Continuum of Care
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Anchoring Bias
Anchoring Bias
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Undermining Team Goals
Undermining Team Goals
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Impact of Lack of Training on Team Performance
Impact of Lack of Training on Team Performance
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Importance of BLS throughout Care Continuum
Importance of BLS throughout Care Continuum
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Supporting Paramedics without Taking Over
Supporting Paramedics without Taking Over
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Collaborative Communication in Interdependent Teams
Collaborative Communication in Interdependent Teams
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Team Leadership Focus
Team Leadership Focus
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Study Notes
Team Leadership and Roles
- An effective team leader prioritizes helping the team accomplish its goals over individual interventions.
- EMTs and health care providers function optimally when working interdependently rather than independently.
Patient Care Handoff
- Proper handoff involves communicating that the patient had a syncopal episode when transferring care to the emergency department nurse.
- Using a common language enhances the effectiveness of patient handoff between EMTs and hospital staff.
Collaboration and Team Dynamics
- Teams made up of health care providers who do not frequently work together can still be effective if collaboration is encouraged.
- Issues with team members should be addressed after the emergency call if they do not immediately impact patient care.
Group Dynamics
- An independent group allows individual workspaces, while an interdependent group requires sharing accountability for outcomes.
- In a health care team, roles are assigned, and members work interdependently for effective patient care.
EMS Decision Making
- Data gathering is the first step in the EMS decision-making process, followed by communication and planning.
- Clear role definition and rapid patient assessment are essential for effective team responses, such as during pit crew CPR.
Communication Strategies
- Effective verbal handoffs at hospitals are facilitated by using a mutually agreed-upon format for communication.
- Closed-loop communication is demonstrated when team members confirm tasks by repeating requests back to the person assigning them.
Advanced EMT Skills
- When assisting with advanced interventions, the focus should remain on solving clinical problems rather than simply completing procedures.
- EMTs are expected to assist paramedics, particularly in tasks like preoxygenation with a BVM, while complex skills like intubation are less likely to be assigned to them.
Continuum of Care
- The concept of the continuum of care refers to consistent patient care from the time of discharge through all stages of health care.
Patient Care Challenges
- Premature diagnosis can stem from errors such as anchoring, where a provider relies too heavily on initial information.
- Statements that undermine team goals, like questioning the necessity of a splint, indicate a lack of focus on collaborative objectives.
Team Performance
- Ineffective collaboration among health care teams who infrequently train together can lead to delays in patient care.
- Recognizing BLS efforts as crucial throughout the care continuum ensures proper lifesaving procedures are maintained in conjunction with ALS interventions.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 9 of EMT training, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in providing health care. It includes flashcards that explain key concepts such as the roles of team leaders and the collaborative functioning of EMTs and other health care providers.
