BKAT Critical Care Review Exam Newest 2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)|Already Graded A+

BKAT Critical Care Review Exam Newest 2026 Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+




What part of the heart does the PAOP affect?


ANSWERS: Left ventricle

What part of the heart does the CVP affect?


ANSWERS: Right ventricle

What does it mean when the PAOP is elevated?


ANSWERS: Increased left ventricular end diastolic
pressure that could be indicative of left ventricular
dysfunction or failure

What does it mean if CVP is elevated?


ANSWERS: Fluid overload or decreased compliance
(such as with ARDS and COPD)

,Difference between stable and unstable angina


ANSWERS: 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?


ANSWERS: ST elevation or depression

ECG changes with hyperkalemia


ANSWERS: Peaked T waves

What conditions may cause elevated cardiac enzymes?


ANSWERS: Trauma, acute MI, CABG, and pericarditis

, What is the goal of treatment with cariogenic shock?


ANSWERS: to increase cardiac output

What are the effects of nitroprusside (Nipride) and
dobutamine (Dobutrex) on preload, afterload, and
contractility?


ANSWERS: They both increase cardiac output, heart
rate, and contractility

Special precautions of Nipride


ANSWERS: It can cause severe hypotension and
cyanide toxicity

Where to listen to assess with a murmur associated with
aortic stenosis


ANSWERS: right upper sternal border

What is the most important thing to watch for when
administering tPa?


ANSWERS: mental status changes