20 Shifts Protocol Quiz - End of Life Issues

When should law enforcement be contacted in the event of a death?

When should CPR be discontinued?

Under what circumstances may medical cardiopulmonary resuscitation be terminated in non-hypothermic adults?

What should paramedics do when they find a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest?

When can traumatic cardiac resuscitation be terminated in blunt or penetrating trauma?

Under what circumstances may cardiopulmonary resuscitation be withheld?

What should be given to the family on scene if end of life is determined?

What should accompany the patient during each transport?

Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Termination of Resuscitation

EMS aims to provide the best possible care to all patients in need of service.
For patients found in cardiopulmonary arrest, paramedics should examine the circumstances surrounding the event and take appropriate action.
If end of life is determined, further supportive care should be given to the family on scene.
Patients who deteriorate into cardiopulmonary arrest in the presence of EMS personnel will receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Law enforcement should be contacted early in the event of a death and certain procedures should be followed during pronouncement of death.
CPR may be discontinued when effective spontaneous ventilation and circulation have been restored or when resuscitation efforts have been transferred to persons of no less skill than the initial providers.
Medical cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be terminated in non-hypothermic adults if certain criteria have been met.
Traumatic cardiac resuscitation may be terminated in blunt or penetrating trauma if certain criteria have been met.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be withheld if certain criteria are met, such as the presence of rigor mortis or incineration.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation may be withdrawn if presented with a State of Florida DNR form or written by a verifiably licensed physician.
During each transport, the DNR form shall accompany the patient and may be revoked at any time.
Original body position and location should be documented and disposable supplies should be left in place.

Test your knowledge on the guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Termination of Resuscitation with this informative quiz. From examining the circumstances of cardiopulmonary arrest to determining end-of-life care, this quiz covers the essential guidelines for EMS personnel. Learn about when to withhold or withdraw CPR, the procedures for pronouncing death, and much more. Test your expertise and enhance your knowledge with this critical quiz.