DDNR Flashcards
1
Q
Acceptable DDNR forms:
A
DNR jewelry (POST)
Physician Order for Scope of treatment
Medical (MOST)
Physician Order of Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
Medical (MOLST)
Out of State DNR Orders
2
Q
How long is a DNR good for?
A
They don’t expire,
Remain in effect until PT or designated person revokes it.
3
Q
What are some “comfort care” interventions allowed with valid DDNR?
List 6
A
- Airway management
- Suctioning
- Oxygen
- Pain medication or IV
- Bleeding control
- Pt positioning
4
Q
Resuscitative measures (CPR) include:
List 5
A
- Compressions
- Ventilations
- Defibrillations
- ET Intubation or advanced airway
- Cardiac resuscitation medication
