Moderate Sedation 2 Exam QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is true about moderate sedation/analgesia? - CORRECT
ANSWER Produces a mild depression of consciousness
What is the primary goal of moderate sedation/analgesia? - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce
the patient's anxiety and discomfort.
Which of these statements is true regarding the discharge instruction provided by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWER Both patients and/or their caregivers should receive verbal and written
discharge instructions.
The maximum recommended adult dose for midazolam is: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 mg
Which of the following emergency equipment that should be in the room will help manage an airway
if needed? - CORRECT ANSWER Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
A cardiac dysrhythmia that may be caused by undersedation, hypoxia, or hypotension is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Tachycardia
Which agent used for moderate sedation produces analgesia? - CORRECT ANSWER Morphine
Which of the following will continuously monitor the patient's oxygenation level? - CORRECT
ANSWER Using a pulse oximeter
Which complication can cause reactions that include uncooperativeness, excessive talkativeness,
violent movement, and emotional release? - CORRECT ANSWER Paradoxical Reaction
Before being considered ready for discharge the patient should remain awake without stimulation for:
- CORRECT ANSWER 20 minutes
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is true about moderate sedation/analgesia? - CORRECT
ANSWER Produces a mild depression of consciousness
What is the primary goal of moderate sedation/analgesia? - CORRECT ANSWER To reduce
the patient's anxiety and discomfort.
Which of these statements is true regarding the discharge instruction provided by the nurse? -
CORRECT ANSWER Both patients and/or their caregivers should receive verbal and written
discharge instructions.
The maximum recommended adult dose for midazolam is: - CORRECT ANSWER 5 mg
Which of the following emergency equipment that should be in the room will help manage an airway
if needed? - CORRECT ANSWER Laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
A cardiac dysrhythmia that may be caused by undersedation, hypoxia, or hypotension is: - CORRECT
ANSWER Tachycardia
Which agent used for moderate sedation produces analgesia? - CORRECT ANSWER Morphine
Which of the following will continuously monitor the patient's oxygenation level? - CORRECT
ANSWER Using a pulse oximeter
Which complication can cause reactions that include uncooperativeness, excessive talkativeness,
violent movement, and emotional release? - CORRECT ANSWER Paradoxical Reaction
Before being considered ready for discharge the patient should remain awake without stimulation for:
- CORRECT ANSWER 20 minutes
