BKAT Basic Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions7
Signs of adequate nourishment - ANSWERS-1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks
2) 6+ wet diapers/day
Breastfeeding Tips - ANSWERS-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production
2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment
Post-Cranial Bleed - ANSWERS-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head
Axillary Temperature - ANSWERS-place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's
body; normal 36.5-37.5
Feeding Baby PO - ANSWERS-pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of volumes/endless
sucking
Gavage Continuous Feed - ANSWERS-change bag q24 hours, unless breastmilk
Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - ANSWERS-Mix in with feeding if using NGT to prevent upset
stomach/vomiting
SIDS Prevention - ANSWERS-ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a crib
Risk of antibiotics (general) - ANSWERS-developing a fungal infection/superinfection
, Lasix main adverse effect - ANSWERS-hypokalemia
Gentamicin Risks - ANSWERS-hearing loss, harm to kidneys
Caffeine monitoring - ANSWERS-heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC
Morphine toxicity - ANSWERS-respiratory depression--irregular shallow respirations
Supplement for breastfed babies - ANSWERS-Vitamin D
First intervention for apnea of prematurity - ANSWERS-mild tactile stimulation
bacterial sepsis--gold standard lab test - ANSWERS-blood cultures from 2 different sites
Signs of cold stress - ANSWERS-tachycardia, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia
IDM Baby Management - ANSWERS-encourage PO feeding, routinely check blood sugars
Jaundiced baby anticipation - ANSWERS-starting bili lights, also on a coombs positive baby
Moro Reflex - ANSWERS-index finger and thumb come together to make a C (startle)
Oxygen Therapy Assessments - ANSWERS-frequently check skin/nares; attempt to wean if
possible
PIV Assessment - ANSWERS-Minimally q1 hour
Complete Solutions7
Signs of adequate nourishment - ANSWERS-1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks
2) 6+ wet diapers/day
Breastfeeding Tips - ANSWERS-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production
2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment
Post-Cranial Bleed - ANSWERS-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head
Axillary Temperature - ANSWERS-place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's
body; normal 36.5-37.5
Feeding Baby PO - ANSWERS-pacing to prevent baby from taking too big of volumes/endless
sucking
Gavage Continuous Feed - ANSWERS-change bag q24 hours, unless breastmilk
Gavage Feeding & Vitamin - ANSWERS-Mix in with feeding if using NGT to prevent upset
stomach/vomiting
SIDS Prevention - ANSWERS-ABC--baby must sleep alone, on its back, in a crib
Risk of antibiotics (general) - ANSWERS-developing a fungal infection/superinfection
, Lasix main adverse effect - ANSWERS-hypokalemia
Gentamicin Risks - ANSWERS-hearing loss, harm to kidneys
Caffeine monitoring - ANSWERS-heart rate (tachycardia), also NEC
Morphine toxicity - ANSWERS-respiratory depression--irregular shallow respirations
Supplement for breastfed babies - ANSWERS-Vitamin D
First intervention for apnea of prematurity - ANSWERS-mild tactile stimulation
bacterial sepsis--gold standard lab test - ANSWERS-blood cultures from 2 different sites
Signs of cold stress - ANSWERS-tachycardia, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia
IDM Baby Management - ANSWERS-encourage PO feeding, routinely check blood sugars
Jaundiced baby anticipation - ANSWERS-starting bili lights, also on a coombs positive baby
Moro Reflex - ANSWERS-index finger and thumb come together to make a C (startle)
Oxygen Therapy Assessments - ANSWERS-frequently check skin/nares; attempt to wean if
possible
PIV Assessment - ANSWERS-Minimally q1 hour
