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BKAT ICU Post Test Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ When assessing a patient in the emergency department who presents with acute chest pain, what is the most important initial step? Obtain a detailed history and perform a thorough physical examination to iden...

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When assessing a patient in the emergency department who presents with acute chest pain, what

is the most important initial step?




✔✔ Obtain a detailed history and perform a thorough physical examination to identify potential

causes of the pain.




What should be the immediate management focus for a patient presenting with severe respiratory

distress?




✔✔ Ensure adequate airway support and provide supplemental oxygen as needed.




What is the primary goal in the initial assessment of a trauma patient in the emergency

department?




✔✔ Stabilize the patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation while addressing life-threatening

injuries.


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,How should you approach the management of a patient with suspected septic shock?




✔✔ Initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics and start intravenous fluid resuscitation immediately.




What is the critical intervention for a patient presenting with anaphylactic shock?




✔✔ Administer epinephrine as soon as possible to counteract the allergic reaction.




What is the key indicator for the need to perform rapid sequence intubation in an emergency

setting?




✔✔ The patient shows signs of impending airway compromise or inability to protect the airway.




How should you manage a patient with suspected stroke presenting with a sudden onset of

weakness?




✔✔ Perform a quick neurological assessment and arrange for immediate imaging to confirm the

diagnosis and determine treatment.
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, What are the main components of the primary survey in trauma care?




✔✔ Assess airway, breathing, circulation, and disability (neurological status).




What is the appropriate initial treatment for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction?




✔✔ Administer aspirin and provide pain relief while preparing for further cardiac evaluation.




In managing a patient with acute gastrointestinal bleeding, what is a critical initial step?




✔✔ Start intravenous fluid resuscitation to address potential hypovolemia and stabilize the

patient.




What is the primary concern when dealing with a patient who has suffered a significant burn?




✔✔ Ensure airway protection and initiate fluid resuscitation based on the extent of the burns.




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