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Patient Assessment and Monitoring Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended NPO guideline for clear liquids before elective endoscopy with sedation?

    Answer: 2 hours

    Current ASA guidelines recommend a minimum 2-hour fast for clear liquids.

  2. A patient reports latex allergy. What accommodations must be made for endoscopy?

    Answer: Ensure a completely latex-free environment

    Latex allergy requires a completely latex-free environment to prevent anaphylaxis.

  3. Which assessment tool is most commonly used to evaluate discharge readiness from the endoscopy recovery area?

    Answer: Modified Aldrete Score

    The Modified Aldrete Score evaluates activity, respiration, circulation, consciousness, and oxygen saturation for discharge readiness.

  4. A patient presents for endoscopy with an insulin pump. How should it be managed?

    Answer: Continue at the current basal rate and monitor blood glucose

    Insulin pumps should continue at the current or slightly reduced basal rate with frequent glucose monitoring.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the time-out verification process before an endoscopic procedure?

    Answer: To confirm correct patient, procedure, site, consent, and safety concerns

    The time-out confirms correct patient, procedure, site, informed consent, and identifies safety concerns.

  6. A patient taking rivaroxaban is scheduled for upper endoscopy. What is the recommended holding time?

    Answer: 48 hours

    Rivaroxaban should be held for at least 48 hours before high-risk endoscopic procedures.

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