Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Flashcards: Advance Directives

Study Advance Directives in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the primary purpose of a DNR order?

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ANSWER

To withhold CPR if the patient has cardiac or respiratory arrest. It respects patient autonomy by preventing unwanted resuscitation attempts during life-threatening events.

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