CET Emergency Response & Patient Safety Flashcards
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The pre-procedure 'time-out' in endoscopy is performed to:
Answer: Verify patient identity, correct procedure, and relevant clinical information
The pre-procedure time-out is a Joint Commission-mandated safety protocol to confirm correct patient, correct procedure, and relevant allergies or contraindications before starting.
Which patient position is standard for upper endoscopy (EGD)?
Answer: Left lateral decubitus
Left lateral decubitus (left side down) is the standard position for EGD because it reduces aspiration risk and facilitates passage of the scope through the esophagus.
What does capnography monitoring assess during endoscopy sedation?
Answer: End-tidal CO2 to evaluate ventilation adequacy
Capnography measures end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2), providing real-time assessment of ventilation and detecting respiratory depression before oxygen desaturation occurs.
If a sedated endoscopy patient's SpO2 drops to 88%, the FIRST intervention is:
Answer: Apply supplemental oxygen and provide jaw-thrust stimulation
Supplemental oxygen and stimulation (jaw-thrust, sternal rub) are the first-line responses to mild desaturation and often reverse the problem without requiring reversal agents.
Which action is UNSAFE during post-endoscopy recovery and should be avoided?
Answer: Allowing the patient to walk immediately after receiving sedation
Allowing immediate ambulation before adequate recovery from sedation increases the risk of falls and injury; patients must meet discharge criteria first.
The Aldrete score used in endoscopy recovery evaluates patient readiness for discharge based on which parameters?
Answer: Activity, respiration, circulation, consciousness, and oxygen saturation
The Aldrete score assesses five parameters — activity, respiration, circulation, consciousness, and oxygen saturation — to determine post-anesthesia recovery and discharge readiness.