AEMCA Practice Exam

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What interventions are paramedics allowed to provide to palliative patients with a confirmed DNR?

Perform invasive procedures
Administer medications including morphine and nitroglycerin
Only provide oxygen
Call for further medical assistance only

The correct answer is: Administer medications including morphine and nitroglycerin

Paramedics are trained to manage various medical situations, including those involving palliative care patients with a confirmed Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. In this context, the correct intervention involves administering medications, which can include morphine and nitroglycerin. In palliative care, the focus is on comfort and quality of life rather than attempting to prolong life through invasive procedures or aggressive treatments. Administering morphine can help alleviate severe pain, which is essential for the comfort of patients in palliative care. Nitroglycerin may be used to relieve angina or chest pain in heart conditions, thus addressing significant discomfort or distress. While the other options suggest various interventions, they either do not fit the standard practices for palliative care with a confirmed DNR or restrict the care too narrowly. Maintaining the patient's comfort without invasive procedures or unnecessary interventions aligns with the principles of palliative care.