13 - Adult - DNR Flashcards
1
Q
What physical exam findings must be present to declare death?
A
- unresponsive
- unresponsive pupils
- apnea
- pulselessness
2
Q
What physical findings (not including pulselessness, apnea, etc.) must be present to declare biological death?
A
One of the following:
- lividity/generalized cyanosis
- rigor mortis
- venous pooling
- decomposition
- decapitation
- incineration/extensive full thickness burns
- major blunt/penetrating trauma
3
Q
This is the softening or degeneration of tissues after death of the neonate in utero.
A. Anenecephaly
B. Neonatal immaturity
C. Maceration
A
C. Maceration
4
Q
Abscence of major brain/skull/scalp portions
A. Anenecephaly
B. Neonatal immaturity
C. Maceration
A
A. Anenecephaly
