Inhalation Sedation

Question 1

Which of the following is not a sign of over sedation?

Question 1 Select one:

a.
Larngeal reflexes unaffected
Increased cooperation

b.
Nausea/vomiting

c.
Uncontrolled laughter, tears

d.
Incoherent speech

Answer 1

A. Laryngeal relfexes unaffected

Question 2

Which of the following is not an advantage of IS?
A- Rapid onset and recovery
B- Has amnesic effect
C - Drug not metabolised
D - Flexible length of duration

Answer 2

B

Question 3

How many litres of gas per minute can a quantiflex machine deliver

Answer 3

10l/min

Question 4

What is done following administration of IS to avoid the theoretical risk of diffusion hypoxia?

Question 4 Select one:

a.
Administration of 100% nitrous oxide for 2-3 minutes after removing the nasal hood

b.
Administration of 100% oxygen for 2-3 minutes after removing the nasal hood

c.
Administration of 100% nitrous oxygen for 2-3 minutes before removing the nasal hood

d.
Administration of 100% oxygen for 2-3 minutes before removing the nasal hood

Answer 4

D - Administration of 100% oxygen for 2-3 minutes before removing the nasal hood

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of. IS Select one:

a.
Patient must be able to breathe through nose

b.
Equipment takes up lots of space

c.
Highly potent

d.
Staff addiction is a possibility

Answer 5

C. - highly potent

Question 6

Which of the following is correct when initially administering IS?

Question 6 Select one:

a.
Settle patient breathing comfortably on 90% oxygen the reduce by a further 10% followed by 5% increments until at a suitable level

b.
Settle patient breathing comfortably on 90% oxygen then reduce oxygen in 10% increments until at a suitable level

c.
Settle the patient breathing comfortably on 100% oxygen, reduce oxygen I 5% increments until at a suitable level

d.
Settle patient breathing comfortably on 100% oxygen, reduce oxygen in 10% increments to 80% then titrate to suitable level in 5% increments

Answer 6

D - settle patient breathing comfortably on 100% O2, reduce oxygen in 10% increments to 80% then titrate to a suitable level in 5% increments

Question 7

Which of the following is not a safety feature of the quantiflex machine?
Question 7 Select one:

a.
Pin index system – prevents the wrong cylinder being attached

b.
Internal scavenging system

c.
Minimum oxygen delivery 30%

d.
Oxygen fail safe – operates when oxygen pressure < 40 psi

Answer 7

B - internal scavenging system

Question 8

Which of the following is not a sign of adequate sedation? Select one:

a.
GAg reflex stimulated

b.
Laryngeal reflexes unaffected

c.
Reduced blink rate

d.
Vital signs unaffected

Answer 8

A -gag reflex stimulated

Question 9

Which of the following is not an indication for IS? A- profound gag reflex
B- medical conditions aggravated by stress
C. - serve dental anxiety
D - needle phobia

Answer 9

C - severe dental anxiety

Question 10

Which of the following is not a contraindication for IS

A - englarged tonsils and adenoids
B- common cold
C- COPD
D - Third trimester of pregnancy

Answer 10

D. - Third trimester of pregnancy