CSC Sedation Equipment & Technology Flashcards

What is the purpose of a bite block during procedures performed under conscious sedation?

Answer: To prevent the patient from biting equipment or injuring oral structures

A bite block protects endoscopes, airways, and the patient's teeth and soft tissues from bite injury during sedation procedures.

Which device provides CONTINUOUS, non-invasive monitoring of ventilation during conscious sedation and is more sensitive than pulse oximetry for detecting apnea?

Answer: Capnography (ETCO2) monitor

Capnography measures exhaled CO2 breath by breath, detecting apnea immediately, whereas pulse oximetry lags by 30–60 seconds due to oxygen reserves.

A three-lead ECG monitor during conscious sedation is MOST useful for detecting which complication?

Answer: Dysrhythmias caused by sedative medications or hypoxia

Continuous ECG monitoring allows real-time detection of arrhythmias that may be triggered by sedative agents, hypoxia, or vagal stimulation during the procedure.

What minimum suction capability is required at the bedside during conscious sedation?

Answer: Functional wall or portable suction with a large-bore (Yankauer) tip

Functional suction with a large-bore tip must be immediately available to clear secretions or vomitus and prevent aspiration during sedation.

What does a NIBP cuff error reading during conscious sedation require the nurse to do?

Answer: Troubleshoot and restore NIBP monitoring before continuing sedation

Blood pressure monitoring is mandatory during conscious sedation; a non-functional NIBP requires immediate troubleshooting because hemodynamic instability must be detected.

Which IV access requirement is standard prior to initiating conscious sedation?

Answer: A patent peripheral IV must be in place before sedation begins

A functioning peripheral IV line must be established before sedation to allow emergency drug administration if complications arise.