BKAT Review Questions and Answers |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the primary role of triage in the adult emergency department?
To prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions and ensure timely treatment.
How should you manage a patient presenting with ch...
BKAT Review Questions and Answers |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the primary role of triage in the adult emergency department?
✔✔ To prioritize patients based on the severity of their conditions and ensure timely treatment.
How should you manage a patient presenting with chest pain and shortness of breath in the
emergency department?
✔✔ Perform an immediate assessment, including obtaining an ECG and providing appropriate
pain relief and diagnostic tests.
What is the standard procedure for assessing a patient with suspected sepsis in the emergency
department?
✔✔ Initiate a sepsis protocol, which includes administering broad-spectrum antibiotics,
intravenous fluids, and monitoring vital signs closely.
What key steps are involved in the initial management of a trauma patient?
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, ✔✔ Conduct a primary survey to address airway, breathing, circulation, and disability, followed
by a secondary survey for a detailed assessment.
How do you approach a patient with a suspected stroke in the emergency department?
✔✔ Conduct a rapid neurological assessment, perform imaging studies, and consider
thrombolytic therapy if within the treatment window.
What is the appropriate action for managing a patient with a suspected allergic reaction and
anaphylaxis?
✔✔ Administer epinephrine immediately, provide oxygen, and monitor the patient closely while
preparing for further treatment.
How should you handle a patient with suspected opioid overdose?
✔✔ Administer naloxone, provide supportive care, and monitor for signs of withdrawal or
recurring symptoms.
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