The Difference Between a DNR Order and a Living Will

question 11

Multiple Choice

The difference between a DNR order and a living will is that a DNR is ____________.

• A)for a person wanting to be kept alive with a feeding tube.
• B)for a person wanting to be kept alive with a ventilator.
• C)for a person not wanting to be kept alive through artificial means.
• D)in reference to the heart stopping and the individual not wanting it restarted through cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Acquire the skills to accurately measure and interpret vital signs.

Recognize the impact of lifestyle choices on blood pressure.

Select appropriate equipment and techniques for assessing vital signs in different age groups.

Identify and respond to abnormal vital signs and symptoms.

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Definitions:

Criterion-related

Pertains to a method of evaluating the validity of a test by comparing its results with an external criterion.

Contexts

The circumstances or environments in which events occur, affecting their understanding and interpretation.

Generalizable

A quality of research findings or data that allows conclusions to be extended from the sample studied to larger populations or other contexts.

Concurrent

Occurring or happening simultaneously.