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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Reviewing Basic Medical Abbreviations

Question 2 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Which abbreviation refers to a legal order that permits a patient not to receive life-saving procedures?

Answer
A
ACLS
B
DNR
C
CPR
D
ALS

Explanation

DNR stands for “Do Not Resuscitate.” It is a medical order instructing care providers not to perform resuscitation, such as CPR, if a patient’s heart or breathing stops. ACLS and ALS refer to advanced life-support care, while CPR is a resuscitation procedure.

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