BKAT Med-Surg Questions and Answers
| Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When assessing a patient in an adult emergency department, what is the first priority in
managing a suspected myocardial infarction?
Ensure the airway is open and administer supplemental oxygen if needed.
What i...
BKAT Med-Surg Questions and Answers
| Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
When assessing a patient in an adult emergency department, what is the first priority in
managing a suspected myocardial infarction?
✔✔ Ensure the airway is open and administer supplemental oxygen if needed.
What is a critical step in the initial management of a patient presenting with severe sepsis?
✔✔ Initiate broad-spectrum antibiotics and administer intravenous fluids.
In the case of a suspected stroke, what is the most important factor in determining the treatment
approach?
✔✔ Time of symptom onset and whether the patient is within the therapeutic window for
thrombolysis.
How should you address a patient with acute respiratory distress who is showing signs of
hypoxia?
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,✔✔ Administer supplemental oxygen and consider advanced airway management if necessary.
What is the key intervention for a patient presenting with anaphylactic shock?
✔✔ Administer epinephrine and ensure the patient’s airway is secured.
What should be assessed immediately in a patient who has experienced a traumatic injury with
suspected internal bleeding?
✔✔ Perform a rapid assessment of the airway, breathing, and circulation, and initiate fluid
resuscitation.
How do you manage a patient with suspected diabetic ketoacidosis presenting with altered
mental status?
✔✔ Administer intravenous fluids and insulin while monitoring electrolyte levels and glucose.
What is the first-line treatment for a patient with a suspected acute asthma exacerbation?
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, ✔✔ Administer bronchodilators and corticosteroids as indicated.
What should be the primary focus in the management of a patient with a suspected
gastrointestinal bleed?
✔✔ Stabilize the patient with intravenous fluids and perform an urgent assessment to identify the
source of bleeding.
In the case of a patient presenting with severe hypothermia, what is a crucial step in their
management?
✔✔ Warm the patient gradually using blankets and warm intravenous fluids, and avoid rapid
rewarming.
What initial diagnostic test is most useful for evaluating a patient with suspected pulmonary
embolism?
✔✔ Perform a CT pulmonary angiogram to assess for emboli.
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