The Patient Has Begun to Inhale Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen

question 17

Multiple Choice

The patient has begun to inhale nitrous oxide and oxygen (N₂O-O₂) as part of conscious sedation. The BEST way to determine her level of sedation under N₂O-O₂ is:

• A)Response to a painful stimulus
• B)Percent N₂O being delivered
• C)Response to questions
• D)Muscle tone

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Definitions:

Loud Noise

A disruptive or disturbing sound of high intensity, often causing potential harm to hearing or inducing stress.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, upon being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, starts to induce a conditioned response.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or discomfort by an authority figure or system in response to an undesired behavior, aiming to decrease its occurrence.

Positive Reinforcement

A strategy in behavior modification that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior.