Which statement best describes the CPR coach's primary role during resuscitation?

Which statement best describes the CPR coach's primary role during resuscitation?

• A. IV lines
• B. Monitors defibrillator and provides CPR coaching
• C. Medication orders
• D. Records patient demographics

Answer: (B)

The CPR coach’s main job during resuscitation is to monitor the defibrillator and provide CPR coaching. This role centers on guiding the team to keep high-quality chest compressions (correct rate and depth, minimal interruptions) while also watching the defibrillator to ensure rhythm analyses and shocks are performed at the right times. The coach communicates timing cues, coordinates tasks, and helps maintain team synchronization so pauses for rhythm checks or defibrillation are as brief as possible. Tasks like establishing IV access, giving medications, or recording patient details are handled by other team members, not the CPR coach.

The CPR coach’s main job during resuscitation is to monitor the defibrillator and provide CPR coaching. This role centers on guiding the team to keep high-quality chest compressions (correct rate and depth, minimal interruptions) while also watching the defibrillator to ensure rhythm analyses and shocks are performed at the right times. The coach communicates timing cues, coordinates tasks, and helps maintain team synchronization so pauses for rhythm checks or defibrillation are as brief as possible. Tasks like establishing IV access, giving medications, or recording patient details are handled by other team members, not the CPR coach.