Moderate Sedation Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024/2025

Moderate Sedation Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions 2024/2025 Levels of sedation - Correct Answer 1) Minimal sedation. 2) Moderate sedation. 3) Deep sedation. 4) Anesthesia. Minimal sedation - Correct Answer Patient responds normally to verbal commands; coordination and physical coordination may be affected, but airway and ventilator responses are intact and cardiovascular function maintained. Moderate sedation - Correct Answer Depression of consciousness, responds to verbal commands alone or by light tactile stimulation. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate, no intervention required to maintain patent airway, cardiovascular function maintained. Reflex withdrawal from pain stimulus NOT considered purposeful movement. Deep sedation - Correct Answer Drug induced depression of consciousness, patient cannot be easily roused but responds purposely with repeated or painful stimulus. Ventilation may be impaired and may require assistance to maintain patent airway. Cardiovascular function maintained. Anesthesia - Correct Answer General anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or major regional anesthesia. Drug induced loss of consciousness in which patients are not arousable, even to painful stimuli. Ability to maintain ventilator function and patent airway is often impaired, positive pressure ventilation may be required. Cardiovascular function may be impaired. MAC (monitored anesthesia care) is specific for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and may include varying levels of sedation. Areas allowed for moderate sedation WITH BENZOS AND NARCOTICS by credentialed caregivers (6) - Correct Answer 1) Emergency department. 2) Radiology. 3) Endoscopy lab. 4) Cardiology. 5) ICU/PCU. 6) Specialty clinics. Areas allowed for moderate sedation WITH PROPOFOL AND KETAMINE ONLY (6) - Correct Answer 1) Emergency department. 2) Oralmaxillofacial surgery clinic. 3) Cardiac cath lab. 4) Endoscopy unit. 5) ICU. 6) Operating rooms. Privileges for moderate sedation - Correct Answer Licensed independent practitioners credentialed in anesthesia, emergency medicine, oral surgery, and critical care will have moderate sedation privilege using narcotics, benzodiazepines, propofol, and ketamine. Residents must be supervised