BKAT ICU Exam Latest Update Post Test Questions

Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) ICU Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Post Test Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct

Question:

what lab value is the best indicator of renal function

Answer:

creatinine

Question:

Your patient with acute renal failure is ST with JVD, and their labs show a K+ (5.9) Na+ (150), they have 3+ edema. What is up>

Answer:

fluid overloaded and electrolyte imbalance

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Question:

Lab values for BUN and Creatinine K+

Answer:

BUN 10-20

Creatinine <1

K+ 3.5-4.5

Question:

Renal failure diet consist of

Answer:

low protein, low K+, low Na+, and a volume restriction

Question:

Your patient has a NG tube you should keep the HOB

Answer:

>/30 degrees to prevent aspiration

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Question:

EKG changes in hyperkalemia would present as

Answer:

tall peaked t-waves, wide QRS

Question:

Urine specific gravity is

Answer:

1.003-1.030

Question:

How do you check placement of NG tube

Answer:

auscultation/ph fluid but first CXR

Question:

Coffee ground material in NG tube may indicate blood. you should do what with this drainage

Answer:

have it tested for blood 3 / 4

Question:

low intermittent suction is used for:

Answer:

preventing aspirations, reducing abdominal distention, to facilitate drainage with absent bowel sounds or decreased motility

Question:

True/False you should use low intermittent suction to control bleeding

Answer:

False it can make it worse in active GI bleed

Question:

Cold gastric lavage- you would use

Answer:

isotonic fluid (NS) not distilled water

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