There are varying degrees of DNR orders, expressed...

EMT: EXAM 2 STUDY QUESTIONS QUIZ

There are varying degrees of DNR orders, expressed through a variety of detailed instructions that may be part of the order such as:

a. allowing CPR only if cardiac or respiratory arrest was observed

b. allowing comfort-care measures such as intravenous feeding

c. disallowing the use of long-term life-support measures

d. specify that only five minutes of artificial respiration will be attempted

✔ Correct Answer:

a. allowing CPR only if cardiac or respiratory arrest was observed