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Guidelines for conscious sedation suggest which of the following? 1. At least three qualified people must be continually present during the sedation period. 2. One person must have sole responsibility of monitoring of the patient and recording vital signs
 
  3. Resuscitation equipment must be immediately available.
  4. Assessment of oxygenation, ventilation, and temperature maintenance is necessary.
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

You are working in the ED when EMS brings an 83-year-old female who was found unresponsive by her husband. She recently broke her ankle and was prescribed Dilaudid.
 
  Her husband states she also takes Vicodin for arthritis pain. What medication should you administer?
  a. Ultram
  b. Demerol
  c. Epinephrine
  d. Naloxone



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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