AMB-BC Study Group Ambulatory
Surgery-Moderate Sedation3
Which of the following describes a person who is moderately sedated?
a. May require assistance to maintain patent airway
b. Has temporary interruption of nerve impulse transmission to a specific area of the body
c. Has temporarily lost protective reflexes
d. Responds purposefully to verbal commands - ANSWERS-d. Responds purposefully to verbal
commands
Which of the following is true about preop informed consent?
a. A RN should obtain consent, assuring the pt understands the risks and benefits of the
procedure, alternatives, and consequences of foregoing procedure
b. If the pt is mentally incompetent, he or she cannot legally consent to the procedure
c. Staff members who sign as witnesses are attesting the pt is competent and understands the
content of the consent form
d. Consent is needed for procedures having general anesthesia, but not necessary for moderate
or deep sedation procedures - ANSWERS-b. If the pt is mentally incompetent, he or she cannot
legally consent to the procedure
Mr. Buck is a 34-year-old pt who had a left knee meniscus repair in the ambulatory surgery
center. The procedure was arthroscopic and the pt was placed in a knee immobilizer. To
discharge Mr. Buck to his home, which of the following conditions must be met?
a. He needs to be able to crutch walk at least 100 yards
b. His temperature needs to be less than or equal to 99F
c. He needs to have full sensation and movement of his left leg
Surgery-Moderate Sedation3
Which of the following describes a person who is moderately sedated?
a. May require assistance to maintain patent airway
b. Has temporary interruption of nerve impulse transmission to a specific area of the body
c. Has temporarily lost protective reflexes
d. Responds purposefully to verbal commands - ANSWERS-d. Responds purposefully to verbal
commands
Which of the following is true about preop informed consent?
a. A RN should obtain consent, assuring the pt understands the risks and benefits of the
procedure, alternatives, and consequences of foregoing procedure
b. If the pt is mentally incompetent, he or she cannot legally consent to the procedure
c. Staff members who sign as witnesses are attesting the pt is competent and understands the
content of the consent form
d. Consent is needed for procedures having general anesthesia, but not necessary for moderate
or deep sedation procedures - ANSWERS-b. If the pt is mentally incompetent, he or she cannot
legally consent to the procedure
Mr. Buck is a 34-year-old pt who had a left knee meniscus repair in the ambulatory surgery
center. The procedure was arthroscopic and the pt was placed in a knee immobilizer. To
discharge Mr. Buck to his home, which of the following conditions must be met?
a. He needs to be able to crutch walk at least 100 yards
b. His temperature needs to be less than or equal to 99F
c. He needs to have full sensation and movement of his left leg
