Author Question: The major advantage of using propofol for short-term sedation is that it a. has fewer side ... (Read 34 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The major advantage of using propofol for short-term sedation is that it

a. has fewer side effects.
b. is slow to cross the bloodbrain barrier.
c. has a shorter half-life and rapid elimination rate.
d. is an excellent amnesiac.

Question 2

Evaluation of arterial circulation to an extremity is accomplished by assessing which of the following?

a. Homans sign
b. Skin turgor
c. Peripheral edema
d. Capillary refill

Eunice618 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Propofol is an effective short-term anesthetic agent, useful for rapid wake-up of patients for assessment; if continuous infusion is used for many days, emergence from sedation can take hours or days; sedative effect depends on the dose administered, depth of sedation, and length of time sedated.

Answer to Question 2

D
Capillary refill assessment is a maneuver that uses the patient's nail beds to evaluate both arterial circulation to the extremity and overall perfusion. The severity of arterial insufficiency is directly proportional to the amount of time necessary to re-establish flow and color.