Advanced Directives, POLST, Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Orders

Question 1

In the pulseless and apneic patient who does not meet DIF criteria but is suspected to be a candidate for withholding resuscitation, what should you do?

Answer 1

Begin CPR

Contact OLMC

Question 2

EMS providers may honor a DNR signed by what three medical professionals?

Answer 2

Physician
Nurse practitioner
Physician Assistant

Question 3

For a POLST form to be valid it must include what three pieces of information?

Answer 3

1. Patients name
2. date signed
3. Healthcare professional signature

Question 4

EMS providers cannot take medical orders from a hospice _____.

Answer 4

Nurse