, 1. What is the primary goal of fasting before procedural sedation?
- A) To reduce patient discomfort
- B) To prevent aspiration
- C) To facilitate medication absorption
- D) To prevent allergic reactions
Answer: B) To prevent aspiration
Rationale: Fasting reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric
contents during sedation.
2. Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to
eggs undergoing procedural sedation?
- A) Midazolam
- B) Propofol
- C) Ketamine
- D) Fentanyl
Answer: B) Propofol
Rationale: Propofol contains egg lecithin and is contraindicated in
patients with egg allergies.
3. What is the significance of obtaining informed consent before
procedural sedation?
- A) Legal requirement
- B) Ensures patient cooperation
- C) Provides legal immunity to the provider
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Rationale: Informed consent is a legal and ethical requirement that also
ensures patient understanding and cooperation.
4. Which of the following is not a standard component of the pre-sedation
assessment?
- A) Review of current medications
- B) Patient's weight and height
- C) Last oral intake
- D) Patient's favorite color
Answer: D) Patient's favorite color
Rationale: The patient's favorite color is irrelevant to the pre-sedation
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