Moderation Sedation/analgesia (Conscious Sedation) Questions And Answers Rated A+

pre-sedation assessment should include: {Ans: 1. indication for procedure 2. determination that pt is an appropriate candidate for sedation and the procedure 3. patient history (allergies, adverse drug events, potential for pregnancy, prior sedative or anesthesia experiences) 4. physical assessment}moderate sedation / analgesia (formely "conscious sedation") {Ans: - patient has depression of consciousness - pt will respond purposefully to spoken words or spoken words w/ a light touch - for this definition, "purposeful" movement does not include reflex movement away from pain - the patient's breathing is adequate - heart function is usually maintained}Sedation continuum levels {Ans: 1. minimal sedation 2. moderate sedation 3. deep sedation 4. general anesthesia 5. significance}Conditions that will affect moderate sedation use *(13) {Ans: 1. indication for procedure 2. altered metnal status 3. atypical airway anatomy 4. obesity 5. pregnancy 6. sleep apnea 7. current medications 8. substance abuse 9. cardiovascular disease 10. respiratory disease 11. liver disease 12. kidney disease 13. central nervous system dysfunction}Qualified provider for moderate sedation must be trained in: {Ans: - how to evaluate patients before sedation how to give drugs for moderate sedation how to monitor patients to keep them moderately sedated how to