Two Monitoring Devices That Are Commonly Used to Determine Ventilatory

question 31

Multiple Choice

Two monitoring devices that are commonly used to determine ventilatory status are recommended by anesthesia provider professional organizations as a standard of care.These two devices are:

• A) pulse oximetry and capnography.
• B) oxygen analyzer and low-limit alarm system.
• C) electrocardiography and capnography.
• D) electrocardiography and pulse oximetry.

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Definitions:

Conscious Sedation

Conscious sedation is a medical procedure that uses medication to help patients relax and minimize pain during a medical test or procedure, while remaining awake and able to respond.

Local Anesthesia

A technique used to numb a specific area of the body, preventing pain during surgical procedures or medical treatments.

Regional Anesthesia

A method of pain control that blocks sensations in a specific area of the body, typically during surgeries or certain medical procedures.

Chronic Confusion

A long-term state of mental disarray where the affected individual has difficulty understanding their environment or making decisions.