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BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range 2-8 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range 6-12 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range 20-30 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range 5-15 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) 11-20 mmHg Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range 800-1200 mmHg Preload volume left in the left ventricle at the end of diastole What is preload affected by? venous return ...

Adenosine, when is it used? - Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia Adenosine, what is the effect - slows the heart adenosine what is the dosage given - 6mg IV push rapidly followed by 20mls of NS. Adenosine what if the patient does not respond to the 6mg - if no response in 1-2 min give 12 mg and flush. may repeat. Amiodarone what is the effect - slowing the heart Amiodarone, when is it used - V-fib, v tach, atrial tachyarrhythmia's amiodarone what is the dosage given - 150 mg over 10...

BKAT ICU POST TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Nitroprusside purpose CORRECT ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action CORRECT ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" CORRECT ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose CORRECT ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose CORRECT ANSWER greater ...

Normal blood gases; ph Correct Answer 7.35-7.45 Normal blood gases: CO2 Correct Answer 35-45 Normal blood gases: hco3 Correct Answer 22-26 Normal blood gases: PO2 Correct Answer 80 or above Normal vacuum pressures for suction? Correct Answer 120-140 mmhg What may a high pressure vent alarm indicate? Correct Answer Pt is biting on the tubing, excessive secretions in the tubing, kinked tubing What may a low pressure vent alarm indicate? Correct Answer cuff leak or the tubing is d...

Beta Blockers Correct Answer Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below? ST segment elevation Correct Answer The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: CHF Correct Answer Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below? Increased CO Correct Answer The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to: Reduces preload and after load and improves contractility ...

Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range Correct Answer 2-8 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range Correct Answer 6-12 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range Correct Answer 20-30 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range Correct Answer 5-15 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) Correct Answer 11-20 mmHg Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range Correct Answer 800-1200 mmHg Preload Correct Answer volume left in the left ventric...

What to do first if patient has chest pain. Correct Answer Rest! ECG changes in an acute MI Correct Answer ST elevation in 2 or more contiguous leads. Ischemia d/t full thickness loss of muscle. EMERGENCY. Inferior leads Correct Answer II, III, aVF. RCA occlusion. Septal leads Correct Answer V1 & V2. Anterior leads Correct Answer V1 - V4. LAD lesion. Lateral leads Correct Answer V5, V6, I, and aVL. Circumflex lesion. Cardiac enzymes Correct Answer Troponins, CK-MB, and CK Ch...

LIS Correct Answer does not control bleeding NG Correct Answer best verified by xray Expect to see what in an ex-lap? Correct Answer coffee ground Dilantin crystallizes in what solution? Correct Answer D5% Nitroprusside needs to be packed how? Correct Answer protected from light Cortisone Correct Answer needs to be tapered down to protect renal Digitalis toxicity includes... Correct Answer Nausea, yellow vision, PAT w/ block Lidocaine toxicity Correct Answer Increases BP ...

BKAT Basic Review Exam Study Set Q&A Signs of adequate nourishment - CORRECT ANSWER-1) baby should regain birthweight by 2 weeks 2) 6+ wet diapers/day Breastfeeding Tips - CORRECT ANSWER-1) put baby to breast ASAP to stimulate milk production 2) colostrum can still be used to provide nourishment Post-Cranial Bleed - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift legs to change diaper but not over-head Axillary Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-place thermometer in armpit and hold snugly against baby's body; norm...

BKAT ICU Post Test (final exam) Nitroprusside purpose - CORRECT ANSWER-decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER-contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - CORRECT ANSWER-greater than 10mcg/kg/min ...

BKAT ICU 9R Test Exam Questions and Answers Initial measures for treatment of angina pector include - CORRECT ANSWER-Rest, oxygen, nitro After having TPA running for 3 hrs, what would cause you to stop it - CORRECT ANSWER-Change in mental status You would not see elevated cardiac iso-enzyme in - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic heart failure Therapeutic goal for caridogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Increase cardiac output With depressed patients, the nurse should - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage the ...