Which POLST section specifies resuscitation preferences?

Which POLST section specifies resuscitation preferences?

• A. Section B
• B. Section D
• C. Section C
• D. Section A

Answer: (D)

Resuscitation preferences are recorded in the part of the POLST that asks about CPR status. In this section, the patient (or their surrogate) chooses whether CPR should be attempted in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, with options like full code, limited code, or Do Not Resuscitate. This is the key element EMS uses to decide whether to initiate chest compressions, defibrillation, and other life-sustaining measures during a life-threatening event. The other parts of the form describe other medical interventions and comfort-focused care, but the CPR decision is specifically where resuscitation preferences are documented.

Resuscitation preferences are recorded in the part of the POLST that asks about CPR status. In this section, the patient (or their surrogate) chooses whether CPR should be attempted in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, with options like full code, limited code, or Do Not Resuscitate. This is the key element EMS uses to decide whether to initiate chest compressions, defibrillation, and other life-sustaining measures during a life-threatening event. The other parts of the form describe other medical interventions and comfort-focused care, but the CPR decision is specifically where resuscitation preferences are documented.