SGNA Sedation and Analgesia 3

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum discharge criterion related to sedation before a patient can be released post-endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Return to pre-sedation level of consciousness

Answer

Ability to eat a full meal

Answer

Normal blood pressure only

Answer

Absence of any sedation medications in bloodstream

Question 2

Which scoring tool is commonly used to assess a patient's readiness for discharge after sedation?

Accepted Answer

Modified Aldrete Score

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer

Braden Scale

Answer

APACHE II Score

Question 3

A patient receiving moderate sedation develops respiratory depression. What is the nurse's FIRST priority action?

Accepted Answer

Stimulate the patient and provide supplemental oxygen

Answer

Immediately administer reversal agent

Answer

Call a code

Answer

Document the finding

Question 4

How long should a patient who received naloxone be observed post-procedure?

Accepted Answer

At least 60–120 minutes after the last dose

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

Until fully awake

Answer

No additional observation needed

Question 5

Which complication is most commonly associated with deep sedation during upper endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration and respiratory compromise

Answer

Cardiac arrest

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Anaphylaxis

Answer

Hypertensive crisis

Question 6

What information is essential to include in the post-procedure discharge instructions for a patient who received sedation?

Accepted Answer

No driving or operating machinery for 24 hours

Answer

Patient may return to normal activities immediately

Answer

Sedation effects resolve within 30 minutes

Answer

No follow-up is needed