What team may RTs participate in for emergencies?

• A. Rapid Response Team
• B. Surgical Team
• C. Audit Team
• D. Logistics Team

Answer: (A)

When a patient shows sudden signs of deterioration, the fastest, most effective response comes from a team that can rapidly assess and stabilize breathing and airway status. A respiratory therapist brings critical expertise in airway management, ventilation support, and oxygenation, making them a vital member of a Rapid Response Team. This team is convened to quickly address emerging emergencies, prevent further decline, and stabilize the patient before more definitive care is required. The other teams mentioned serve different purposes—one is centered on surgical procedures, another on reviewing performance, and another on supplies and coordination—not on immediate, bedside emergency stabilization. So the team best suited for emergencies with respiratory needs is the Rapid Response Team.