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DNACPR / ReSPECT decision — DIPIMC MCQ

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HardScene Safety and MedicolegalDNACPR / ReSPECT decisionDIPIMCDipIMC

You attend a cardiac arrest in a care home. Staff present a valid, in-date ReSPECT form clearly documenting a decision that cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not for this patient.

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Correct answer: C — Respect the valid DNACPR/ReSPECT decision, withhold CPR and provide comfort and appropriate care

Explanation lettering: E = shown as A · C = shown as B · D = shown as C · B = shown as D · A = shown as E

A valid, in-date DNACPR or ReSPECT decision should be respected, so CPR is withheld and the focus moves to comfort and appropriate care and to supporting those present. Beginning ALS regardless (A) or starting CPR until a doctor attends (C) overrides a lawful, considered decision and causes undignified harm. Honouring an advance decision about resuscitation is a core part of good end-of-life care.

Reference: Resuscitation Council UK (ReSPECT/DNACPR); JRCALC