A DNR Order _____

question 37

Multiple Choice

A DNR order _____.

• A) can be used only by hospice workers
• B) allows a natural death
• C) is not available to the terminally ill
• D) is illegal in most U.S. states

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Definitions:

Mitochondrial Inner Membrane

The innermost membrane of the mitochondria, critical for energy production through the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (protons) formed when hydrogen atoms lose their electrons. They play key roles in chemical reactions and pH balance.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion, enclosed by the inner membrane, containing enzymes, DNA, and ribosomes for energy production.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate compound in cellular metabolism formed from the glycolysis of glucose.