CSC Procedural Sedation Techniques & Equipment Flashcards
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What is the primary advantage of using propofol over benzodiazepines for procedural sedation in eligible patients?
Answer: Propofol has a shorter duration of action and faster recovery
Propofol's rapid metabolism results in quick offset of sedation and faster recovery times compared to benzodiazepines, making it advantageous for short procedures.
A moderate sedation-trained RN is monitoring a patient during a procedure. If the patient progresses to deep sedation, what is the nurse's responsibility?
Answer: Immediately notify the proceduralist and request anesthesia support
If a patient unintentionally enters deep sedation, the proceduralist must be notified and anesthesia support obtained, as moderate sedation-trained RNs are not authorized to manage deep sedation.
Which action should be taken FIRST when a patient's SpO2 drops to 88% during moderate sedation?
Answer: Apply a jaw thrust and increase supplemental oxygen
The initial response to hypoxemia is to open the airway with a jaw thrust maneuver and increase oxygen delivery before escalating to pharmacologic or advanced interventions.
Which pre-procedure assessment finding would require the sedation plan to be modified or an anesthesiologist consulted?
Answer: Mallampati Class III airway
A Mallampati Class III airway indicates a potentially difficult airway that may complicate airway rescue, warranting anesthesiology involvement before proceeding.
When is a patient considered ready for discharge from the recovery area after moderate sedation using the Aldrete scoring system?
Answer: Score of 9 or higher
A post-anesthesia Aldrete score of 9 or higher (out of 10) generally indicates the patient has sufficiently recovered to be safely discharged from the recovery area.
A patient's responsible adult escort must meet which requirement before the patient can be discharged home after moderate sedation?
Answer: They must be present to drive the patient and be capable of following discharge instructions
The patient must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can drive them home and monitor them, as residual sedation impairs driving and judgment.