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BKAT CRITICAL CARE EXAM|BKAT ICU POST TEST
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What does it mean when the PAOP is elevated? -
ANSWER-Increased left ventricular end diastolic pressure
that could be indicative of left ventricular dysfunction or
failure
What does it mean if CVP is elevated? - ANSWER-Fluid
overload or decreased compliance (such as with ARDS
and COPD)
Difference between stable and unstable angina -
ANSWER-Stable angina: pain happens with certain
activities but then goes away with rest.
Unstable angina: chest pain can occur at rest, becomes
more sever or frequent, or lasts longer
ECG changes with an acute MI? - ANSWER-ST elevation
or depression
ECG changes with hyperkalemia - ANSWER-Peaked T
waves
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What conditions may cause elevated cardiac enzymes? -
ANSWER-Trauma, acute MI, CABG, and pericarditis
What is the goal of treatment with cariogenic shock? -
ANSWER-to increase cardiac output
What are the effects of nitroprusside (Nipride) and
dobutamine (Dobutrex) on preload, afterload, and
contractility? - ANSWER-They both increase cardiac
output, heart rate, and contractility
Special precautions of Nipride - ANSWER-It can cause
severe hypotension and cyanide toxicity
Where to listen to assess with a murmur associated with
aortic stenosis - ANSWER-right upper sternal border
What is the most important thing to watch for when
administering tPa? - ANSWER-mental status changes
Anti-clotting medications - ANSWER-Aspirin, clopidogrel
(Plavix), ticagrelor (Brilinta), warfarin (Coumadin), heparin,
apixaban (Eliquis), and enoxaparin (Lovenox)
BKAT CRITICAL CARE EXAM|BKAT ICU POST TEST
Newest 2025/ 2026 Complete 100 Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers||Verified Exam!!! (verified
Answers) ||Already Graded A+||Latest Version!!
What does it mean when the PAOP is elevated? -
ANSWER-Increased left ventricular end diastolic pressure
that could be indicative of left ventricular dysfunction or
failure
What does it mean if CVP is elevated? - ANSWER-Fluid
overload or decreased compliance (such as with ARDS
and COPD)
Difference between stable and unstable angina -
ANSWER-Stable angina: pain happens with certain
activities but then goes away with rest.
Unstable angina: chest pain can occur at rest, becomes
more sever or frequent, or lasts longer
ECG changes with an acute MI? - ANSWER-ST elevation
or depression
ECG changes with hyperkalemia - ANSWER-Peaked T
waves
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What conditions may cause elevated cardiac enzymes? -
ANSWER-Trauma, acute MI, CABG, and pericarditis
What is the goal of treatment with cariogenic shock? -
ANSWER-to increase cardiac output
What are the effects of nitroprusside (Nipride) and
dobutamine (Dobutrex) on preload, afterload, and
contractility? - ANSWER-They both increase cardiac
output, heart rate, and contractility
Special precautions of Nipride - ANSWER-It can cause
severe hypotension and cyanide toxicity
Where to listen to assess with a murmur associated with
aortic stenosis - ANSWER-right upper sternal border
What is the most important thing to watch for when
administering tPa? - ANSWER-mental status changes
Anti-clotting medications - ANSWER-Aspirin, clopidogrel
(Plavix), ticagrelor (Brilinta), warfarin (Coumadin), heparin,
apixaban (Eliquis), and enoxaparin (Lovenox)
