LB Santa Clara County Orientation Practice Exam

Personnel may withhold or discontinue resuscitative efforts if the patient is undergoing decomposition.

Not enough information Not applicable True False

Correct Answer:

True

Explanation:

Decomposition is a clear sign that death has already occurred. When someone has begun to decompose, there is no realistic chance that resuscitative efforts will succeed, so continuing or starting resuscitation would be futile and may divert resources from someone who could benefit. In such cases, it is appropriate to withhold or discontinue resuscitative measures according to standard practice and guidelines. Therefore, this statement is true. The other options don’t fit because decomposition provides definitive information about death, so there’s no need for additional information to decide, and it isn’t “not applicable” or incorrect.

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