Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) paragraph response for each question. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor.

1. Define the term conscious sedation.
2. Describe the symptoms of a patient needing conscious sedation and how this decision would be made.
3. What is the primary effect of sedation and why is it important for patients to be closely monitored for even the simplest procedure?
4. How would sedation dose affect different patients?