Only give drugs after:

• A. Verbally Confirming The Order With The Team Leader
• B. Receiving The Order In Writing
• C. Administering A Dose Immediately
• D. Waiting For A Rhythm Check

Answer: (A)

Verbal confirmation with the team leader before giving a drug is essential because it creates a clear, intentional handoff of the order. In a resuscitation, several people may be handling equipment and meds at once, so stating the exact drug, dose, route, and time aloud and having the team leader confirm it helps prevent mix-ups and misdoses. This read-back style verification acts as a safety check, ensuring everyone is aligned on what should be given and when.

In practice, medications are given according to the ACLS protocol and the rhythm/clinical plan, but you don’t wait for a written order or delay for other steps just to confirm. Waiting for a rhythm check or delivering a dose immediately without this verbal confirmation can lead to errors or inappropriate timing, which is why the verbal order check with the team leader is the best standard.