Anesthesia, Moderate Sedation, Pre and Post Nursing Care Practice Questions And Answers 2026/2027 Updated Review

Anesthesia, Moderate Sedation, Pre and Post Nursing Care Practice Questions And Answers 2026/2027
Updated Review
A nurse administered midazolam IV bolus to a client before a procedure. His BP is
86/40 mm Hg, and his pulse is 134/min. Which of the following IV medications should
the nurse administer?
A. Naloxone
B. Morphine
C. Flumazenil
D. Atropine - Correct Answer-C. Flumazenil
Rationale: Flumazenil is the antidote for benzos, naloxone is the antidote for opioids,
morphine is given for pain and atropine treats bradycardia
A nurse is assisting an anesthesiologist in the delivery of nitrous oxide by face mask to
a client during the induction of anesthesia. Which of the following is the priority nursing
action?
A. Assess O2 saturation
B. Measure BP
C. Palpate pulse rate
D. Check temp - Correct Answer-A. Assess O2 saturation
Rationale: The greatest risk for injury during anesthesia is hypoxia, the priority action is
to maintain and ensure a patent airway
A nurse is caring for a client who develops malignant hyperthermia. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take? SATA
A. Infuse iced IV fluids
B. Provide 100% O2
C. Place cooling blanket on client
D. Treat complication while continuing surgery
E. Administer IV dantrolene - Correct Answer-A. Infuse iced IV fluids
B. Provide 100% O2
C. Place cooling blanket on client
E. Administer IV dantrolene
Rationale: Measures to cool down patient and maintain a patent airway is priority.
Administer IV dantrolene which is a muscle relaxant that treats malignant hyperthermia.
The procedure should be canceled immediately