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Moderate Sedation/Analgesia (PA) Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
When discharging a patient after moderate sedation, what information should be given to the patient and
the patient's caregiver? - ✔✔Potential post-procedural complications
Which is true of a pre-sedation plan? - ✔✔It is planned or approved by a licensed independent
practitioner
Which is true regarding fasting prior to sedation? - ✔✔Following the fasting guidelines does not
guarantee complete gastric emptying
For which types of sedation must the patient be monitored? - ✔✔general anesthesia, deep sedation, and
moderate sedation
What is a feature of moderate sedation? - ✔✔Heart function is usually maintained
Which is an acceptable monitoring practice during moderate sedation? - ✔✔Heart rate and oxygenation
are monitored by ECG and pule oximetry
What is a feature of minimal sedation? - ✔✔The patient responds normally to speech
Which statement is true regarding monitoring of patients receiving moderate sedation? - ✔✔Monitoring
is important, as moderately sedated patients may progress to deep sedation
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Emily Charlene
Lead Athor
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Moderate Sedation/Analgesia (PA) Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
When discharging a patient after moderate sedation, what information should be given to the patient and
the patient's caregiver? - ✔✔Potential post-procedural complications
Which is true of a pre-sedation plan? - ✔✔It is planned or approved by a licensed independent
practitioner
Which is true regarding fasting prior to sedation? - ✔✔Following the fasting guidelines does not
guarantee complete gastric emptying
For which types of sedation must the patient be monitored? - ✔✔general anesthesia, deep sedation, and
moderate sedation
What is a feature of moderate sedation? - ✔✔Heart function is usually maintained
Which is an acceptable monitoring practice during moderate sedation? - ✔✔Heart rate and oxygenation
are monitored by ECG and pule oximetry
What is a feature of minimal sedation? - ✔✔The patient responds normally to speech
Which statement is true regarding monitoring of patients receiving moderate sedation? - ✔✔Monitoring
is important, as moderately sedated patients may progress to deep sedation
X
Emily Charlene
Lead Athor
©All Rights Reserved, 2025
