Question

You are called to the home of a 90-year-old male who is having trouble breathing and is confused. The friend who called said the patient has cancer and they think he is on hospice and has a DNR. The patient becomes apneic and loses his pulse. You should `____`.

Accepted Answer

start CPR

Answer

Assume he has a DNR order and do nothing.

Answer

Provide limited resuscitation efforts until you contact family to determine his wishes.

Answer

Call hospice and clarify the situation.

Question 16 - Medical and Obstetrics/Gynecology Practice Test for the EMT Test