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Moderate Sedation Certification Exam Study Guide Solutions Moderate "Conscious" Sedation - ANSWER-A minimally depressed level of consciousness induced by the administration of pharmacologic agents in which the patient retains continuous and independent ability to maintain protective reflexes an...

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Moderate Sedation Certification Exam

Study Guide Solutions


Moderate "Conscious" Sedation - ANSWER✔✔-A minimally depressed level of consciousness induced by

the administration of pharmacologic agents in which the patient retains continuous and independent

ability to maintain protective reflexes and a patent airway and to be aroused by physical or verbal

stimulation.


Levels of Sedation Analgesia - ANSWER✔✔-1. Minimal Sedation


2. Moderate Sedation/Analgesia


3. Deep Sedation/Analgesia


4. General Anesthesia


Minimal Sedation - ANSWER✔✔-1. Patient is able to respond normally to verbal stimulation.


2. Airway and Spontaneous Ventilation is not affected and thus "normal"


3. Cardiovascular function is not affected


Moderate Sedation/Analgesia - ANSWER✔✔-1. Patient responds to verbal or tactile stimulation


2. No intervention to maintain patent airway


3. Spontaneous ventilation is adequate


4. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained



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Deep Sedation/Analgesia - ANSWER✔✔-1. Patient responds to repeated or painful stimulation


2. May require intervention to maintain patent airway


3. Spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate


4. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained


General Anesthesia - ANSWER✔✔-1. Patient cannot be aroused, even with painful stimuli


2. Intervention required to maintain patent airway


3. Spontaneous ventilation is frequently inadequate


4. Cardiovascular function may be impaired


Goals of Safe Sedation - ANSWER✔✔-1. Maintain adequate ventilation, homeostasis, and circulation


2. Maintenance of appropriate level of consciousness


3. Promote comfort by elevating pain threshold


4. Patient Safety-be knowledgeable about possible consequences of respiratory depression, airway

obstruction, apnea, hypoxia, hypercapnia, bradycardia, asystole, brain injury/death


5. Using the essential components required to conduct safe sedation


6. Understand the importance of a systematic approach to sedation that promotes safety and efficacy.


Role of the Sedation Nurse - ANSWER✔✔-1. Pre-op Nursing Assessment


2. Intra-op Nursing Actions: medication administration; patient monitoring; patient safety; procedure

specific


3. Post-op monitoring during recovery


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4. Follow post-op d/c criteria


5. Explain post-d/c written instructions


6. Follow-up


JCAHO Care Standard: Qualified Individuals conducting sedation must possess education, training, and

experience in? - ANSWER✔✔-1. Evaluating patients prior to moderate or deep sedation


2. Rescuing patients who slip into a "deeper than desired" level of sedation or anesthesia


3. Managing a compromised airway during a procedure


4. Handling a compromised CV system during a procedure.


Pre-Operative Nursing Assessment Steps - ANSWER✔✔-1. Chart Review


2. Patient Interview


3. Physical Exam and Review of Systems


Pre-sedation Assessment Overview: Parts of the Assessment - ANSWER✔✔-1. NPO Status


2. Chief complaint


3. Current medications


4. Drug allergies


5. H/O substance abuse


6. Concurrent medical problems


7. Communication Ability




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How is Aspiration Risk Reduced - ANSWER✔✔-1. Pre-procedure fasting--Defined as no food for 6 hours

prior to procedure. May have clear fluids until 2h prior to procedure.


2. Medication is titrated to maintain reflexes


What conditions place patient's at enhanced risks for aspiration with sedation? - ANSWER✔✔-1. Obesity


2. DM


3. Pregnancy


4. Bowel Dysfunction


Patient history to consider during pre-op preparation - ANSWER✔✔-1. Smoking- PPD and years


2. Drug allergies and reaction


3. Alcohol Abuse


4. Menstrual Hx and Urine HCG for fertile women


5. Height and Weight to dose medications


6. Drug Abuse


7. Daily Medications


8. Post Facial/Neck Trauma or Surgery


9. Dentures or any removable items in mouth


Elements of Pre-operative Preparation - ANSWER✔✔-1. Patient counseling


2. Rapport


3. Verbal reassurance

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