CSC Post-Procedure Care & Recovery Monitoring 2

Question 1

A post-sedation patient begins vomiting in the recovery area. Which action is the highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Position the patient in lateral decubitus and administer antiemetic as ordered

Answer

Administer the prescribed antiemetic immediately via IV push

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Encourage slow, deep breaths to reduce nausea stimulation

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Place the patient on NPO status and notify the physician

Question 2

A patient recovering from conscious sedation has a Modified Aldrete Score of 7 out of 10. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The patient requires continued monitoring in the recovery area

Answer

The patient meets criteria for immediate discharge to home

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The patient must be admitted to the hospital overnight

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The patient should receive a reversal agent immediately

Question 3

A post-sedation patient's SpO2 drops from 96% to 88% while receiving 2 L/min O2 via nasal cannula. What should the nurse do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Increase oxygen flow rate and reposition the patient's airway

Answer

Administer naloxone 0.4 mg IV push immediately

Answer

Apply a non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min

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Activate the emergency response team

Question 4

Which clinical presentation is MOST consistent with emergence agitation following conscious sedation?

Accepted Answer

Sudden confusion, combativeness, and disorientation

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Excessive somnolence and bradycardia

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Pallor, diaphoresis, and hypotension

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Respiratory depression and pinpoint pupils

Question 5

Which monitoring parameter is MOST critical to assess in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus during post-sedation recovery?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose level

Answer

Serum sodium level

Answer

Serum creatinine level

Answer

Hemoglobin level

Question 6

After administering naloxone to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, which assessment finding BEST confirms the reversal is effective?

Accepted Answer

Patient becomes alert and respiratory rate increases to 14 breaths per minute

Answer

Blood pressure increases from 90/60 to 130/80 mmHg

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Temperature normalizes from 96.8°F to 98.6°F

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Oxygen saturation increases from 88% to 91%

Question 7

Which elements are MOST critical to document during the post-sedation recovery period?

Accepted Answer

Time-stamped vital signs and serial level-of-consciousness assessments

Answer

The patient's insurance pre-authorization reference number

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The proceduralist's credentials and years of experience

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The patient's preferred language and interpreter contact information