Viral Hepatitis Questions: Test Your Knowledge
- Your patient was recently diagnosed with Hepatitis C. The nursing student then asks, why is the patient’s skin turning yellow? As the provider how would you explain the skin discoloration to the nursing student?
A. Jaundice is a yellow or greenish pigmentation of the skin or sclera of the eyes caused by increases in the plasma bilirubin concentration known as hyperbilirubinemia.
B. Because of the production of bile that is utilized to emulsify fats and absorption.
C. The liver converts glucose during fasting and stores glycogen as muscle fuel.
D. The liver removes ammonia from the body and converts it to urea that is excreted by urine.
- Which statement is true regarding the transmission of viral hepatitis?
A. Hepatitis A mode(s) of transmission are fecal-oral, parental and sexual transmission.
B. Hepatitis B mode(s) of transmission are infected mother to fetus, parental and sexual transmission.
C. Hepatitis E mode(s) of transmission is fecal-oral.
D. All of the above.
- Which clinical manifestations are associated with hepatitis? Select all that apply.
A. Fever, malaise, and anorexia
B. Liver enlargement and tenderness
C. Jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia
D. Epigastric pain, fatty foods intolerance, and heartburn
- Hepatitis C can be transmitted through contaminated water and uncooked meat. It is most common in Asia and Africa.
A. True
B. False
- What are the stages of hepatitis infection?
A. Novice, Competent and Proficient
B. Cognitive, Sensory, and Motor
C. Incubation, Prodromal, Icteric, and Recovery
D. Bacterial, Viral, Aseptic and Fungal