Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles?

• A. Compressor
• B. Team Leader
• C. CPR Coach
• D. Debriefing

Answer: (B)

During CPR, the person coordinating the team makes the treatment decisions and assigns tasks to others. This Team Leader oversees the resuscitation, decides when to defibrillate or escalate care, and delegates who does chest compressions, who manages the airway and ventilations, who operates the monitor or AED, and who calls for additional help. This leadership keeps everyone aligned and ensures critical steps happen promptly and efficiently.

The Compressor is the person doing chest compressions, focused on maintaining high-quality compressions and switching as needed. The CPR Coach provides real-time feedback on technique and helps guide the team to maintain quality. Debriefing happens after the event to review what happened and learn for the future, not during the active resuscitation.