A "Do Not Resuscitate" order pertains to efforts to restore functioning of the
A) kidneys
B) spinal cord
C) liver
D) heart

Question

A "Do Not Resuscitate" order pertains to efforts to restore functioning of the​
A) ​kidneys
B) ​spinal cord
C) ​liver
D) ​heart

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order is a medical directive that specifies that in the event that a patient's heart stops beating or they stop breathing, medical personnel should not perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to try to restore the functioning of the heart. Instead, the patient is allowed to pass away peacefully. Therefore, the correct choice is D, heart.

A "Do Not Resuscitate" Order Pertains to Efforts to Restore