DDNR

Question 1

Acceptable DDNR forms:

Answer 1

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

Question 2

How long is a DNR good for?

Answer 2

They don’t expire,
Remain in effect until PT or designated person revokes it.

Question 3

What are some “comfort care” interventions allowed with valid DDNR?
List 6

Answer 3

• Airway management
• Suctioning
• Oxygen
• Pain medication or IV
• Bleeding control
• Pt positioning

Question 4

Resuscitative measures (CPR) include:
List 5

Answer 4

• Compressions
• Ventilations
• Defibrillations
• ET Intubation or advanced airway
• Cardiac resuscitation medication