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Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) Critical Care Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026 Update) Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
Question:
Signs of diabetes insipidus in a post operative craniotomy patient
Answer:
Extreme thirst and urine output >1000 mL
Question:
What anti-seizure medication should never be mixed with D5W and why?
Answer:
Dilantin because it causes crystallization
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Question:
Signs and symptoms of DKA
Answer:
Frequent urination, extreme thirst, elevated glucose, elevated urine ketones, nausea and/or vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, and fruity-smelling breath
Question:
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Answer:
Shakiness, dizziness, hunger, irritability, anxiety, and headache
Question:
Treatment for DKA
Answer:
IV fluids and correction of potassium of
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Question:
Peak action time of regular insulin
Answer:
2-4 hours
Question:
Peak action time of NPH insulin
Answer:
8-14 hours
Question:
What is cortisone?
Answer:
A synthetic form a cortisol for replacement of cortisol, a hormone produced in then adrenal gland
Question:
Normal BUN ranges
Answer:
7-20
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