Florida State Paramedic Practice Exam

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Which document specifies a patient's wishes regarding resuscitation efforts?

Power of attorney
Living will
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Health care proxy

The correct answer is: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

The document that specifically addresses a patient's wishes regarding resuscitation efforts is the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. A DNR order is a legal document that instructs medical personnel not to perform CPR or other resuscitation measures in the event a patient stops breathing or their heart stops. This directive is a crucial aspect of patient autonomy, allowing individuals to express their preferences about life-sustaining treatments when they are unable to communicate those wishes. While a power of attorney, living will, and health care proxy can all relate to health care decisions, a power of attorney generally designates someone to make decisions on a person's behalf, a living will outlines a person's preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment but does not always explicitly mention resuscitation, and a health care proxy appoints someone to make medical decisions but may not specifically detail resuscitation preferences. The DNR is the straightforward document that clearly indicates a patient's wishes concerning resuscitation.