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

Anesthesia, Moderate Sedation, Pre and Post Nursing Care 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 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 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