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Moderate sedation exam
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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
Moderate sedation exam
Questions with Correct Answers
100% Correct Graded A+
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