Questions with CORRECT Answers
Four sedation states - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Minimal sedation
2. Moderate sedation (formerly conscious sedation)
3. Deep sedation
4. General anesthesia
What are the four sedation states differentiated by - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Responsiveness to stimulation
2. Adequacy of the natural airway
3. Adequacy of spontaneous ventilation
4. IMpairment of the circulation
Minimal (anxiolysis): Responsiveness, airway, Spontaneous ventilation, cardiovascular function
- CORRECT ANSWER - -Normal response to verbal stimulation
-Unaffected
-Unaffected
-Unaffected
Moderate: Responsiveness, airway, spontaneous ventilation, CV - CORRECT ANSWER -
Respond to verbal or tactile stimulation
-No intervention required
-Adequate
-Usually maintained
Deep Sedation/Analgesia - CORRECT ANSWER - Purposeful response following
repeated or painful stimulation
Intervention may be required
, May be inadequate
Usually maintained
GA: - CORRECT ANSWER - Unarousable, even with painful stimulus
-Intervention often required
-Frequently inadequate
-May be impaired
Basic elements of informed consent - CORRECT ANSWER - Nature (plan)
purpose (Goals)
The risks and benefits
The likelihood of success (limitations)
Alternatives
Pre-sedation history should include - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Major organ system
abnormalities
2. Drug therapy and allergies
3. Major surgical procedures/anesthetics
4. Tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse
5. Time/nature of last oral intake
What are most important historical elements - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Severe
cardiopulmonary disease
2. Other major organ system disease
3. Drug therapy and allergies
4. Difficult airway
5. difficult sedation case
6. Obstructive sleep apnea