Assisting with Administration of Anesthesia and Sedation Flashcards
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What is the primary role of the RDA when the dentist is administering a local anesthetic injection?
Answer: Monitor the patient, retract tissue, and maintain a calm environment
The RDA supports the procedure by monitoring patient response, retracting tissue as needed, and helping maintain patient comfort and cooperation.
A patient reports heart palpitations shortly after receiving a local anesthetic with epinephrine. The MOST likely explanation is:
Answer: Intravascular injection of epinephrine
Inadvertent intravascular injection of epinephrine causes rapid cardiovascular effects including palpitations, tachycardia, and elevated blood pressure.
Which sedation level is characterized by a patient who responds purposefully to repeated or painful stimulation but cannot be easily aroused?
Answer: Deep sedation
Deep sedation involves depressed consciousness where patients respond only to repeated or painful stimuli and may require airway support.
Which topical anesthetic agent is most commonly used in dental offices prior to needle insertion?
Answer: Benzocaine 20%
Benzocaine 20% gel is the most widely used topical anesthetic in dentistry for reducing discomfort prior to needle penetration.
During enteral sedation monitoring, the RDA observes that the patient's respiratory rate has dropped to 6 breaths per minute. This finding requires:
Answer: Stimulating the patient and immediately alerting the dentist
A respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute indicates significant respiratory depression requiring immediate stimulation of the patient and dentist notification.
Which anatomical landmark is used to guide the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection?
Answer: The coronoid notch and pterygomandibular raphe
The IANB uses the coronoid notch and pterygomandibular raphe as external landmarks to direct the needle toward the mandibular foramen.
What does the acronym 'SAMPLE' stand for when taking a patient history prior to sedation?
Answer: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events
SAMPLE (Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading to visit) is a standardized history-taking tool used before sedation.