MODERATE SEDATION DURING A DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A sedation nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing a procedure that requires
moderate sedation. Which statement is correct about maintaining the patient's airway
during uncomplicated moderate sedation?
A. Endotracheal intubation is required.
B. No airway interventions are required.
C. An oropharyngeal airway should be used.
D. A bag-mask device should be used to deliver oxygen. - Answers - B
When admitting a patient for elective cardioversion, the sedation nurse learns that the
patient has a history of OSA and difficult intubation. The patient is scheduled to have
the procedure with moderate sedation. Which action should the nurse take next?
A. Document the patient's OSA history and proceed with the procedure.
B. Consult the LIP.
C. Cancel the procedure.
D. Contact the respiratory therapy department and request prophylactic intubation. -
Answers - B
Before a procedure involving moderate sedation, the sedation nurse explains to the
family that the patient will be awake during the procedure. What additional information
should be included in this education?
A. The patient will be intubated.
B. The patient may not remember the procedure.
C. The patient will experience discomfort.
D. The patient may become unconscious during the procedure. - Answers - B
Which should be considered when administering moderate sedation medications to a
child?
A. Children are more vulnerable than adults to moderate sedation medication effects.
B. Communication should be directed in a calm manner to the family members, not the
child.
C. Moderate sedation is used more commonly than deep sedation in younger children.
D. No difference exists between caring for children and adults when moderate sedation
is induced. - Answers - A
A new nurse is learning how to administer moderate sedation. Which statement should
the nurse be aware of for an older adult recovering from moderate sedation?
A. A urinary catheter is inserted to monitor fluid balance.
B. Food and IV fluids are withheld to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
C. Older adults need close monitoring of respiratory status and pulse.
PROCEDURE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A sedation nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing a procedure that requires
moderate sedation. Which statement is correct about maintaining the patient's airway
during uncomplicated moderate sedation?
A. Endotracheal intubation is required.
B. No airway interventions are required.
C. An oropharyngeal airway should be used.
D. A bag-mask device should be used to deliver oxygen. - Answers - B
When admitting a patient for elective cardioversion, the sedation nurse learns that the
patient has a history of OSA and difficult intubation. The patient is scheduled to have
the procedure with moderate sedation. Which action should the nurse take next?
A. Document the patient's OSA history and proceed with the procedure.
B. Consult the LIP.
C. Cancel the procedure.
D. Contact the respiratory therapy department and request prophylactic intubation. -
Answers - B
Before a procedure involving moderate sedation, the sedation nurse explains to the
family that the patient will be awake during the procedure. What additional information
should be included in this education?
A. The patient will be intubated.
B. The patient may not remember the procedure.
C. The patient will experience discomfort.
D. The patient may become unconscious during the procedure. - Answers - B
Which should be considered when administering moderate sedation medications to a
child?
A. Children are more vulnerable than adults to moderate sedation medication effects.
B. Communication should be directed in a calm manner to the family members, not the
child.
C. Moderate sedation is used more commonly than deep sedation in younger children.
D. No difference exists between caring for children and adults when moderate sedation
is induced. - Answers - A
A new nurse is learning how to administer moderate sedation. Which statement should
the nurse be aware of for an older adult recovering from moderate sedation?
A. A urinary catheter is inserted to monitor fluid balance.
B. Food and IV fluids are withheld to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
C. Older adults need close monitoring of respiratory status and pulse.
