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Cirrhosis Assessment

Mechanism

Degeneration and Destruction of Liver Cells

Which of the following best describes the mechanism associated with cirrhosis?

Signs and Symptoms

Jaundice

Which of the following is a clinical finding most likely associated with cirrhosis?

Fatigue

Palmar Erythema

Spider Angiomas

Hepatosplenomegaly

Edema

Gynecomastia

Change in LOC

Cirrhosis Interventions

Interventions

Maintain Nutrition

Which of the following is an important management strategy for patients with cirrhosis?

Paracentesis

Which of the following is a helpful procedure for patients with significant ascites?

Esophageal and Gastric Varices

Which disease or disorder is associated with Cirrhosis Interventions?

Drug Therapy

Which of the following is a helpful intervention for esophageal and gastric varices?

Endoscopic Band Ligation or Sclerotherapy

Balloon Tamponade

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Lactulose

Which of the following is a helpful intervention for hepatic encephalopathy?

Antibiotics

Complications of Cirrhosis

Portal Hypertension

Which disease or disorder is associated with Complications of Cirrhosis?

Ascites

Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom of Complications of Cirrhosis?

Esophageal Varices

Coagulation Defects

Portal-Systemic Encephalopathy

Hepatorenal Syndrome

Hepatitis A (HAV) Assessment

Transmission

Fecal-Oral

Which of the following is the most likely mechanism of transmission of hepatitis A?

Ingestion of Contaminated Food or Water

Incubation

4 Weeks

Which of the following represents the most likely incubation period of hepatitis A virus (HAV)?

Assessment

Fever

During your assessment of a patient with hepatitis A, which of the following is most likely to be seen?

General Malaise

Hepatomegaly

Considerations

Self-Limiting

Which of the following is true of hepatitis A?

Proper Hand Washing

Which of the following is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of hepatitis A ?

Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment

Bodily Fluids

Which best describes a route of hepatitis B transmission?

Blood Transmission

IV Drug Abusers

Which of the following groups of people are at higher risk for hepatitis B?

Which viral characteristic is associated with Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment?

Variable 1-6 Months

What best describes the incubation period for hepatitis B?

Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom of hepatitis B infection?

Nausea and Vomiting

Chronic Disease

Cirrhosis

Which disease or disorder is associated with chronic hepatitis B?

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Vaccination

What is important for hepatitis B prevention?

Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment

Which of the following is associated with Hepatitis C (HCV) transmission?

High Risk Sex (rare)

Which of the following groups of people are at higher risk of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection?

7 Weeks

Choose the best measurement of time associated with Hepatitis C (HCV) incubation.

Which of the following is an objective sign or symptom of Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment?

Which disease or disorder is associated with chronic Hepatitis C (HCV)?

Barrier Protection

Which of the following is most effective for prevention of Hepatitis C (HCV)?

Liver Disorders

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