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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)
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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
Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range -
ANSWER-20-30 mmHg
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Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range -
ANSWER-5-15 mmHg
Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) - ANSWER-11-20
mmHg
Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range -
ANSWER-800-1200 mmHg
Preload - ANSWER-volume left in the left ventricle at the
end of diastole
BKAT CRITICAL CARE EXAM|BKAT ICU POST TEST
Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And
100%Correct Detailed Answers (verified And Graded
A+)
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)
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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
Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range -
ANSWER-20-30 mmHg
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Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range -
ANSWER-5-15 mmHg
Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) - ANSWER-11-20
mmHg
Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range -
ANSWER-800-1200 mmHg
Preload - ANSWER-volume left in the left ventricle at the
end of diastole
