Board of Legal SpecializationPractice Exam

In a high-performance BLS team, which of the following roles might team members fill?

1. Team leader, AED operator, airway manager

2. Chest compressions only, team leader only

3. Only AED operator, back-up compressor

4. Only AED operator, passive observer

The correct answer is: Team leader, AED operator, airway manager

In a high-performance BLS (Basic Life Support) team, team members must adopt specific roles to ensure an efficient and effective response to a cardiac emergency. The correct response highlights the roles that are critical in managing a cardiac arrest situation, including the team leader, AED operator, and airway manager. The team leader coordinates the actions of all team members, ensuring that tasks are performed effectively and in a timely manner. The AED operator is responsible for using the Automated External Defibrillator, which is crucial for delivering a shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. The airway manager focuses on securing and maintaining the patient's airway, which is essential for effective ventilation. This collaboration of diverse roles allows the team to operate at peak efficiency, as each member can focus on their specific responsibilities without overlapping duties. This specialization is particularly important in high-pressure scenarios where every second counts. The other choices reflect a limitation in the understanding of roles within a BLS team. For example, having only one or two roles (like chest compressions only or just being an AED operator) does not capture the comprehensive and cooperative approach required in a high-performance team setting, which is vital for maximizing patient outcomes.