In Which of the Following Situations Should an EMT Withhold

question 1

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations should an EMT withhold resuscitative measures from a patient in cardiac arrest?

• A) The patient's caregiver presents a DNR order signed by the patient and his physician.
• B) The EMT's religious beliefs permit withholding resuscitation, and the caregiver presents documentation of the patient's wishes.
• C) Family members request that nothing be done.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Bad Stress

Negative psychological or physical response to perceived pressures or threats, often affecting health and well-being.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the body's response to stress, activating the "fight or flight" mechanism.

Thinking Evaluation

The process of analyzing and making judgments about thoughts or ideas.

Hans Selye

A pioneering endocrinologist known for his research on stress and its effects on the human body, identifying the "General Adaptation Syndrome."