IV Conscious Sedation Assessment – PSA

1. The area of exchange between the blood and inspired air is the:

2. Aspiration of gastric contents:

1. Is potentially lethal
2. May occur during CPR even when performed correctly
3. May follow removal of au esophageal airway
4. May follow removal of an endotracheal tube

3. An oropharyngeal airway may:

1. Occlude the esophagus
2.  Hold the tongue away from the rear wall of the pharynx
3.  Intubate the trachea
4.  Obstruct the airway

4. Treatment of laryngospasm can include all of the following except:

5. The most common cause of upper airway obstruction  is:

6. Proper management of a patient receiving IV conscious sedation includes one RN to monitor and/or inject IV medications, and the presence of the physician.

7. IVCS medications may be injected by all of the following except:

8. The main purpose often incident report is to:

9. Nursing interventions for obstruction include the following:

1. Stimulation
2. Chiu tilt or jaw thrust
3. Oral or nasal airway
4. Turning patient on side

10. Versed is commonly used for NCS. The initial dose should be:

11. An allergic reaction can include erythema and wheals, especially of the face.

12. Narcan reverses:

13. Minimal monitoring parameters for the nurse responsible  for monitoring/administering IVCS include:

1. Blood pressure
2. Respiratory rate
3. Oxygen saturation
4. Skin condition

14. A standard is:

15. The total recommended dose of IV Versed should not exceed:

16. Ventricular fibrillation:

1. Can be mimicked by artifact on the monitor
2.  May produce a palpable pulse
3. Results in cessation of cardiac output
4. Should be treated with prompt defibrillation

17. Which of the following should be included in a risk assessment?

1. Trained staff
2. Knowledge and use of drug
3. Established protocols for conscious sedation
4. Quality improvement monitoring

18. Objectives for the patient receiving IVCS include:

19. Appropriate documentation includes:

1. ASA classification
2. Patient allergies
3. Outcomes/evaluation
4. Oxygen saturation
5. LOC

20. Which of the following drugs are most likely to facilitate electrical conversion from ventricular fibrillation to an effective rhythm:

1. Oxygen
2. Sodium Bicarbonate
3. Epinephrine
4.  Procainamide

21. The total recommended dose of Romazicon is:

22. Romazicon can be given IVP, the initial dose should be:

23. After the initial dose of Versed, the next administered dose can be repeated in:

24. Romazicon reverses benzodiazepines which are:

25. When correctly sedated, patients will be: