Sedation - Answer-Administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows pt to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardiorespiratory function.
Depress level of consciousness that allows pt to maintain oxygenation and airway control in...
MODERATE SEDATION/ANALGESIA STUDY GUIDE
Sedation - Answer-Administering sedatives or dissociative agents with or without analgesics to induce a state that allows pt to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining cardiorespiratory function.
Depress level of consciousness that allows pt to maintain oxygenation and airway control independently.
Sedation - Answer-Relaxed, calm, or sleepy condition that results from taking a sedative.
Analgesia - Answer-Loss of ability to feel pain while conscious. - Pain killers/relievers - NSAIDS or opioids
Anxiolysis - Answer-Minimal sedation
• Responsiveness: Response to verbal stimulation is normal
• Cognitive function & physical coordination: Impaired
• Airway & Cardiovascular: unaffected
Moderate sedation/analgesia - Answer-• Depression of consciousness • Responsiveness: Pt responds purposefully to verbal commands
• Airway: Patent
• Spontaneous ventilation: Adequate
• Cardiovascular: Unaffected
Deep sedation/analgesia - Answer-• Depression of consciousness
• Responsiveness: Responses to purposefully repeated or painful stimulation
• Airway: Pt may require assistance in maintaining patent airway
• Spontaneous ventilation: Inadequate
• Cardiovascular function: Maintained
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