A resuscitation team has four members: team leader, compressor, airway provider, and IV/medication nurse. The monitor shows asystole. The airway provider spontaneously begins preparing for intubation and announces 'I'll intubate now.' What principle of team dynamics is at risk?
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ACPR fraction — verbal announcements during compressions distract other team members.
BClosed-loop communication — intubation should only be announced after it is completed.
CMutual respect — announcing actions aloud undermines the team leader's authority.
DClear role definition — team members should not take on tasks outside their assigned role without direction from the team leader.
✓ Correct answer: D. Clear role definition — team members should not take on tasks outside their assigned role without direction from the team leader.ACLS team dynamics require clearly defined roles and that significant interventions be directed by the team leader; self-initiated role expansion without instruction can create overlap, missed tasks, or unsafe actions.
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