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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