MODERATE SEDATION EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS // 100% GUARANTEED PASS A+ GRADED

moderate sedation is a medically induced state of depressed consciousness: - ANS 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 - ANS true moderate sedation is the same as deep sedation - ANS false when administering moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia can result - ANS true reasons that there should be a 2nd person in the procedure room to monitor the patient are: - ANS -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: - ANS -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 - ANS false