DAANCE Post-Anesthesia Care and Recovery Management 4

Question 1

A patient in the recovery phase following IV sedation reports feeling dizzy and nauseated when attempting to sit upright. Which intervention should be performed first?

Accepted Answer

Return the patient to a supine position and reassess

Answer

Returning the patient to supine relieves orthostatic hypotension and reduces nausea before further interventions are considered.

Question 2

Which Aldrete score total indicates a patient is ready for discharge from the immediate post-anesthesia recovery area?

Accepted Answer

8 or above

Answer

A modified Aldrete score of 8 or above (out of 10) is the standard threshold for discharge readiness from the post-anesthesia recovery area.

Question 3

A patient recovering from deep sedation has an SpO2 of 91% on room air. The MOST appropriate immediate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula

Answer

Supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula is the first-line response to mild post-sedation hypoxemia before escalating to advanced airway management.

Question 4

Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason a responsible adult escort is required for a patient who received moderate sedation?

Accepted Answer

Because residual sedative effects impair judgment and motor function

Answer

Residual benzodiazepine and opioid effects can impair cognition and coordination, making independent transportation unsafe.

Question 5

A post-sedation patient's blood pressure is 158/96 mmHg, up from a pre-operative baseline of 122/78 mmHg. This elevation is MOST likely caused by:

Accepted Answer

Emergence agitation and pain

Answer

Emergence agitation and uncontrolled pain are the most common causes of transient post-sedation hypertension in the dental office setting.

DAANCE - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination Practice Test

DAANCE - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination Practice Test

DAANCE Post-Anesthesia Care and Recovery Management 4