NURS 243 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What happens to amylase and lipase with a pancreatitis pt? - ANS amylase and lipase
elevated
what happens to calcium and magnesium with pancreatitis pt - ANS ca and mag LOW
Pancreatitis signs and symptoms - ANS -pain
-ascites
-mass
-rigid/board-like abdomen (with guarding)
-Cullen's sign
-Grey-Turner's sign
-fever
-N/V
-jaundice
-hypotension
Cullen's sign - ANS ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis
Grey Turner's sign - ANS bruising in flank area (lower back area)
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, S&S hypocalcemia: CATS - ANS C: convulsions
A: arrhythmia
T: tetany
S: spasm and stridor
* trousseus and chvosteks
Pancreatitis treatment - ANS NPO, TPN, NG, foley, pain meds, IV fluids
pancreatitis complications - ANS ARDS!!!
hypo-ca
hyper-gly
AKI
DIC
Primary Survey - ANS 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 = - ANS alertness and airway with cervical spine stabilization
what do we assess for with airway and alertness? - ANS bleeding, AVPU, resp. distress, loose
teeth
AVPU - ANS a memory aid for classifying a patient's level of responsiveness or mental status.
The letters stand for alert, verbal response, painful response, unresponsive
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 2
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
What happens to amylase and lipase with a pancreatitis pt? - ANS amylase and lipase
elevated
what happens to calcium and magnesium with pancreatitis pt - ANS ca and mag LOW
Pancreatitis signs and symptoms - ANS -pain
-ascites
-mass
-rigid/board-like abdomen (with guarding)
-Cullen's sign
-Grey-Turner's sign
-fever
-N/V
-jaundice
-hypotension
Cullen's sign - ANS ecchymosis in umbilical area, seen with pancreatitis
Grey Turner's sign - ANS bruising in flank area (lower back area)
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
, S&S hypocalcemia: CATS - ANS C: convulsions
A: arrhythmia
T: tetany
S: spasm and stridor
* trousseus and chvosteks
Pancreatitis treatment - ANS NPO, TPN, NG, foley, pain meds, IV fluids
pancreatitis complications - ANS ARDS!!!
hypo-ca
hyper-gly
AKI
DIC
Primary Survey - ANS 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 = - ANS alertness and airway with cervical spine stabilization
what do we assess for with airway and alertness? - ANS bleeding, AVPU, resp. distress, loose
teeth
AVPU - ANS a memory aid for classifying a patient's level of responsiveness or mental status.
The letters stand for alert, verbal response, painful response, unresponsive
@2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 2
