Chronic and Acute Viral Hepatitis Nursing Care Quiz
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What causes the yellowish discoloration of sclera and skin in jaundice?

  • Exposure to contaminated water
  • Presence of antigens and antibodies
  • Increased bilirubin level in blood (correct)
  • Decreased bilirubin level in blood
  • Which type of hepatitis is caused by exposure to HCV in body fluids?

  • Hepatitis C (correct)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis D
  • What is the most infectious period for hepatitis?

  • 2 weeks after symptoms start
  • 1 month after symptoms start
  • During the peak of symptoms
  • 1 week before symptoms start (correct)
  • What are the common routes of transmission for hepatitis types?

    <p>Contact with HBV in body fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with chronic viral hepatitis?

    <p>Rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended nursing intervention for hepatitis health promotion?

    <p>Promotion of adequate nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug may be used for Chronic hepatitis B or C?

    <p>Alpha interferon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cirrhosis is characterized by fat accumulation in liver cells and scar formation?

    <p>Nutritional cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hepatitis virus is known to be 100 times more infectious than HIV?

    <p>Hepatitis B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?

    <p>Blood transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hepatitis virus can turn mild or chronic hepatitis into severe, chronic, progressive, active hepatitis & cirrhosis?

    <p>Hepatitis D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for contracting Hepatitis C?

    <p>Health care work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of nursing care during an acute gallbladder attack?

    <p>Relieving pain and nausea/vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential post-endoscopy complication that nurses should monitor for in a patient with gallbladder disease?

    <p>Perforation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common symptoms of chronic pancreatitis?

    <p>Pain and malabsorption with weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential component of collaborative care for chronic pancreatitis?

    <p>Diet and pancreatic enzyme replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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