Moderate Sedation Certification Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025

Moderate Sedation Certification Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 Moderate "Conscious" Sedation - Correct Answer A minimally depressed level of consciousness induced by the administration of pharmacologic agents in which the patient retains continuous and independent ability to maintain protective reflexes and a patent airway and to be aroused by physical or verbal stimulation. Levels of Sedation Analgesia - Correct Answer 1. Minimal Sedation 2. Moderate Sedation/Analgesia 3. Deep Sedation/Analgesia 4. General Anesthesia Minimal Sedation - Correct Answer 1. Patient is able to respond normally to verbal stimulation. 2. Airway and Spontaneous Ventilation is not affected and thus "normal" 3. Cardiovascular function is not affected Moderate Sedation/Analgesia - Correct Answer 1. Patient responds to verbal or tactile stimulation 2. No intervention to maintain patent airway 3. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate 4. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained Deep Sedation/Analgesia - Correct Answer 1. Patient responds to repeated or painful stimulation 2. May require intervention to maintain patent airway 3. Spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate 4. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained General Anesthesia - Correct Answer 1. Patient cannot be aroused, even with painful stimuli 2. Intervention required to maintain patent airway 3. Spontaneous ventilation is frequently inadequate 4. Cardiovascular function may be impaired