NURS 243 FINAL | 119 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
what happens to amylase and lipase with a pancreatitis pt? Answer - amylase
and lipase elevated
what happens to calcium and magnesium with pancreatitis pt Answer - ca and
mag LOW
Pancreatitis signs and symptoms Answer - -pain
-ascites
-mass
-rigid/board-like abdomen (with guarding)
-Cullen's sign
-Grey-Turner's sign
-fever
-N/V
-jaundice
-hypotension
Cullen's sign Answer - ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis
Grey Turner's sign Answer - bruising in flank area (lower back area)
, S&S hypocalcemia: CATS Answer - C: convulsions
A: arrhythmia
T: tetany
S: spasm and stridor
* trousseus and chvosteks
Pancreatitis treatment Answer - NPO, TPN, NG, foley, pain meds, IV fluids
pancreatitis complications Answer - ARDS!!!
hypo-ca
hyper-gly
AKI
DIC
Primary Survey Answer - an examination of the patient to determine the
presence of any life-threatening emergencies; the initial assessment of airway,
breathing, and circulation on a patient
A = Answer - alertness and airway with cervical spine stabilization
what do we assess for with airway and alertness? Answer - bleeding, AVPU,
resp. distress, loose teeth
AVPU Answer - a memory aid for classifying a patient's level of responsiveness
or mental status. The letters stand for alert, verbal response, painful response,
unresponsive
where do we check the pulse during an emergency Answer - carotid or femoral
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
what happens to amylase and lipase with a pancreatitis pt? Answer - amylase
and lipase elevated
what happens to calcium and magnesium with pancreatitis pt Answer - ca and
mag LOW
Pancreatitis signs and symptoms Answer - -pain
-ascites
-mass
-rigid/board-like abdomen (with guarding)
-Cullen's sign
-Grey-Turner's sign
-fever
-N/V
-jaundice
-hypotension
Cullen's sign Answer - ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis
Grey Turner's sign Answer - bruising in flank area (lower back area)
, S&S hypocalcemia: CATS Answer - C: convulsions
A: arrhythmia
T: tetany
S: spasm and stridor
* trousseus and chvosteks
Pancreatitis treatment Answer - NPO, TPN, NG, foley, pain meds, IV fluids
pancreatitis complications Answer - ARDS!!!
hypo-ca
hyper-gly
AKI
DIC
Primary Survey Answer - an examination of the patient to determine the
presence of any life-threatening emergencies; the initial assessment of airway,
breathing, and circulation on a patient
A = Answer - alertness and airway with cervical spine stabilization
what do we assess for with airway and alertness? Answer - bleeding, AVPU,
resp. distress, loose teeth
AVPU Answer - a memory aid for classifying a patient's level of responsiveness
or mental status. The letters stand for alert, verbal response, painful response,
unresponsive
where do we check the pulse during an emergency Answer - carotid or femoral
