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DNACPR/ReSPECT — DIPIMC MCQ

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HardScene Safety and MedicolegalDNACPR/ReSPECTDIPIMCDipIMC

You attend an expected death at home. The patient is in cardiac arrest, and a valid DNACPR decision is in place and confirmed. The family is present.

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Correct answer: C — Respect the valid DNACPR decision and do not attempt resuscitation, supporting the family.

A valid and applicable DNACPR or ReSPECT recommendation means cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not attempted, and care focuses on dignity and on supporting the family. Starting resuscitation against a confirmed valid decision disregards the patient's wishes and the legal framework. If validity were genuinely uncertain, brief resuscitation might begin while it is clarified, but here it is confirmed.

Reference: ReSPECT / DNACPR (Resuscitation Council UK)