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Ch 43 Hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 24-year-old female contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient's illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal a. antibody to hepatitis D (anti-HDV). b. hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). c. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (anti-HAV IgG). d. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM). - Answer- ANS: D Hepatitis A is transmitt...

Cirrhosis 2024 Practice Test Questions And Answers A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about hepatitis. Which of the following would the nurse include? Hepatitis B is transmitted primarily by the oral-fecal route. Hepatitis A is frequently spread by sexual contact. Hepatitis C increases a person's risk for liver cancer. Infection with hepatitis G is similar to hepatitis A. - Answer- Hepatitis C increases a person's risk for liver cancer. Infection with h...

Ch 43 Hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 24-year-old female contracts hepatitis from contaminated food. During the acute (icteric) phase of the patient's illness, the nurse would expect serologic testing to reveal a. antibody to hepatitis D (anti-HDV). b. hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). c. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin G (anti-HAV IgG). d. anti-hepatitis A virus immunoglobulin M (anti-HAV IgM). - Answer- ANS: D Hepatitis A is transmitt...

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John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0" (BMI 17.6). You are the nurse responsible for his care.

Liver cirrhosis Esophageal Varices 2024 Updated Exam 1. A health care provider who has not been immunized for hepatitis B is exposed to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) through a needle stick from an infected patient. The infection control nurse informs the individual that treatment for the exposure should include a. baseline hepatitis B antibody testing now and in 2 months. b. active immunization with hepatitis B vaccine. c. hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) injection. d. both the hepatitis ...

Cirrhosis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass You are the nurse caring for a patient who was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following characteristics should you expect? (Select all that apply) INR 1 PT 10 INR 2 PT 20 - Answer- INR 2 PT 20 The PT to INR ratio in a healthy patient without liver damage is 10:1. This would rule out A and B as those with liver cirrhosis should have decreased clotting factors due to the inability of the liver to produce them. This would...

Cirrhosis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about hepatitis. Which of the following would the nurse include? Hepatitis B is transmitted primarily by the oral-fecal route. Hepatitis A is frequently spread by sexual contact. Hepatitis C increases a person's risk for liver cancer. Infection with hepatitis G is similar to hepatitis A. - Answer- Hepatitis C increases a person's risk for liver cancer. Infection with hepatiti...

John Richards, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with complete solution John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0