CSC Patient Assessment & Monitoring

Question 1

What is the first step in patient assessment before conscious sedation?

Accepted Answer

Take medical history

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Start IV access

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Check airway reflexes

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Administer sedative

Question 2

Which classification system is used to assess patient physical status pre-sedation?

Accepted Answer

ASA Classification

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Glasgow Scale

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Richmond Scale

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Bristol Score

Question 3

Which vital sign is most critical to monitor during sedation?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation

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Heart rate

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Blood pressure

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Temperature

Question 4

Which device is used to continuously monitor oxygen levels?

Accepted Answer

Pulse oximeter

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Sphygmomanometer

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Thermometer

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Stethoscope

Question 5

Why is capnography useful during sedation?

Accepted Answer

It tracks exhaled carbon dioxide

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It replaces ECG monitoring

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It monitors core temperature

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It checks fluid levels

Question 6

When should a pre-procedure assessment be documented?

Accepted Answer

Before sedation begins

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After sedation is complete

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During discharge

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Only if complications occur

Question 7

Which of the following is a contraindication to conscious sedation?

Accepted Answer

Unstable cardiac disease

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Allergy to sedatives

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Stable asthma

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Mild anxiety

Question 8

What should be done if oxygen saturation falls below 90% during sedation?

Accepted Answer

Administer oxygen and assess airway

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Stop monitoring

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Increase sedative dose

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Ignore unless symptoms show

Question 9

Why is patient monitoring continued during recovery?

Accepted Answer

To detect delayed adverse effects

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To extend sedation effects

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To complete paperwork

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To observe sleep quality