MODERATE SEDATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Moderate sedation is a medically induced state of depressed consciousness: - Answers
- true
When a pt is moderately sedated, he/she can maintain his/her airway, age appropriate
responses to verbal and tactile stimuli are present and protective airway reflexes are
preserved - Answers - true
Moderate sedation is the same as deep sedation - Answers - false
When administering moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia can result
- Answers - true
Reasons that there should be a 2nd person in the procedure room to monitor the patient
are: - Answers - -respiratory depression and upper airway obstruction are the most
common causes of sedation catastrophes
-early detection and treatment of airway problems are the goals of monitoring
-cardiac arrest is a late manifestation of respiratory depression
It is important that pts follow the pre-procedure fasting instructions because: - Answers -
-pulmonary aspirations of gastric contents can occur in pts who are moderately sedated
Pts who are older or have systemic disease might need more sedation than the average
pt - Answers - false
It is important to ask pts what their allergies are before administering medications, even
if they have been asked on admission - Answers - true
It is important to ask pts if they have had any prior reactions to sedation - Answers - true
Snoring is a type of airway obstruction, and if it occurs the patient's head should be
repositioned to open the airway as much as possible - Answers - true
When a pt is sedated, the pulse ox does not have to be on - Answers - false
Versed (midazolam) is a sedative and amnesiac that is 2-4 times more potent than
diazepam (valium) and is reversed with romazicon (flumazenil) - Answers - true
For the reversal of sedative effects of benzodiazepines administered for conscious
sedation, the recommended initial dose of romazicon is 0.2 mg (2 ml) administered
intravenously over 15 seconds. If the desired level of consciousness is not obtained
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Moderate sedation is a medically induced state of depressed consciousness: - Answers
- true
When a pt is moderately sedated, he/she can maintain his/her airway, age appropriate
responses to verbal and tactile stimuli are present and protective airway reflexes are
preserved - Answers - true
Moderate sedation is the same as deep sedation - Answers - false
When administering moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia can result
- Answers - true
Reasons that there should be a 2nd person in the procedure room to monitor the patient
are: - Answers - -respiratory depression and upper airway obstruction are the most
common causes of sedation catastrophes
-early detection and treatment of airway problems are the goals of monitoring
-cardiac arrest is a late manifestation of respiratory depression
It is important that pts follow the pre-procedure fasting instructions because: - Answers -
-pulmonary aspirations of gastric contents can occur in pts who are moderately sedated
Pts who are older or have systemic disease might need more sedation than the average
pt - Answers - false
It is important to ask pts what their allergies are before administering medications, even
if they have been asked on admission - Answers - true
It is important to ask pts if they have had any prior reactions to sedation - Answers - true
Snoring is a type of airway obstruction, and if it occurs the patient's head should be
repositioned to open the airway as much as possible - Answers - true
When a pt is sedated, the pulse ox does not have to be on - Answers - false
Versed (midazolam) is a sedative and amnesiac that is 2-4 times more potent than
diazepam (valium) and is reversed with romazicon (flumazenil) - Answers - true
For the reversal of sedative effects of benzodiazepines administered for conscious
sedation, the recommended initial dose of romazicon is 0.2 mg (2 ml) administered
intravenously over 15 seconds. If the desired level of consciousness is not obtained
