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

Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool
(BKAT) Critical Care Exam (Latest
Update 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

,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 </= 3.3 before insulin, administration
of 0.1 unit/kg bolus of insulin, and insulin infusion at 0.1 units/kg/hr

, 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