SGNA Sedation and Analgesia 2

Question 1

Which medication is a commonly used opioid analgesic for GI endoscopy procedural sedation?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl

Answer

Morphine

Answer

Hydromorphone

Answer

Methadone

Question 2

What does capnography measure during procedural sedation?

Accepted Answer

End-tidal CO2 (ETCO2)

Answer

Peripheral oxygen saturation

Answer

Arterial blood pressure

Answer

Heart rate

Question 3

Which sedation agent is classified as an anesthetic and requires administration only by qualified anesthesia providers per many state regulations?

Accepted Answer

Propofol

Answer

Midazolam

Answer

Fentanyl

Answer

Diphenhydramine

Question 4

The Ramsay Sedation Scale is used to assess what during procedural sedation?

Accepted Answer

Level of consciousness and sedation depth

Answer

Respiratory rate only

Answer

Pain intensity

Answer

Patient cooperation

Question 5

What is the primary concern when administering midazolam to elderly patients for endoscopy sedation?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged sedation and increased fall risk

Answer

Allergic reaction

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Tachycardia

Question 6

Before administering moderate sedation, the GI nurse should verify which critical prerequisite?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent has been obtained and signed

Answer

Patient has eaten a full meal

Answer

IV access is unnecessary

Answer

Emergency equipment is in a different room