Levels of Sedation

Question 1

3 Characteristics of Moderate Sedation

Answer 1

1. Patient responds purposefully to touch/verbal stimulation
2. Respiratory and cardiovascular functions are usually maintained
3. Administration and monitoring by RN or provider performing procedure

Question 2

3 Characteristics of Minimal Sedation

Answer 2

: 1 - Responds normally to verbal stimulation
2 - Cardivascular & Respiratory functions unaffected
3 - Administration & Monitoring by RN or provider performing procedure

Question 3

4 Characteristics of GA

Answer 3

1 -No response is elicited, even with painful stimuli
2 - Airway intervention usually required - most often intubation
3 - Cardiovascular and spontaneous respiratory functions may be inadequate
4 - Administration and monitoring by anesthesia personnel

Question 4

5 Characteristics of Deep Sedation

Answer 4

1 - Repeated stimulation may be required to elicit a purposeful response
2 - Respiratory functions may be inadequate -airway may need intervention - Ambu bag, intubation
3 - Cardiovascular functions are usually maintained
4 - Administration and monitoring by anesthesia personnel

Question 5

Common Medication for Minimal Sedation

Answer 5

\: Midazolam - Versed
Sublimaze - Fentanyl
Diphenhydramine - Benadryl
Lorazepam - Ativan
Diazepam - Valium
Ketorolac - Toradol

Question 6

Common Medications for Deep Sedation

Answer 6

Morphine
Sublimaze - Fentanyl
Midazolam - Versed
Propofol - Diprivan
Dexmedetomidine - Precedex

Question 7

Common Medications Used for GA

Answer 7

Morphine
Sublimaze - Fentanyl
Propofol
Dexmedetomidine - Precedex

Question 8

Common medications used for moderate sedation

Answer 8

Midazolam - Versed
Sublimaze - Fentanyl
Diphenhydramine - Benadryl
Lorazepam - Ativan
Diazepam - Valium
Ketorolac - Toradol