Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Exam

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A no-code or do not resuscitate (DNR) order written on a resident's chart alerts all caregivers that:

Extra tests will be conducted
The resident requires more medications
The usual efforts to save the resident's life will not be made
The resident needs immediate surgery

The correct answer is: The usual efforts to save the resident's life will not be made

The answer is correct because a no-code or do not resuscitate (DNR) order specifically instructs healthcare providers that, in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, they should not perform resuscitation efforts such as chest compressions, use of a defibrillator, or other advanced life-saving measures. This order reflects the resident's wishes regarding end-of-life care, indicating a preference to allow natural death rather than undergoing potentially invasive and distressing procedures. Understanding this concept is crucial for all caregivers to ensure that they respect the patient's wishes and provide appropriate care in line with the DNR order. The other options may seem plausible in medical contexts but do not relate to the intent of a DNR order. For example, general tests or medications are unrelated to the specific directives of a DNR, and surgery typically involves attempts to save or prolong life rather than ceasing resuscitation efforts.