Solutions,2025.
The liver receives blood from two sources. The _____________ is responsible for pumping blood rich in
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nutrients to the liver.*
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A. hepatic artery
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B. hepatic portal vein
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C. mesenteric artery
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D. hepatic iliac vein - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B
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Which statements are INCORRECT regarding the anatomy and physiology of the liver? Select all that apply:*
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j A. The liver has 3 lobes and 8 segments.
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j B. The liver produces bile which is released into the small intestine to help digest fats.
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j C. The liver turns urea, a by-product of protein breakdown, into ammonia.
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j D. The liver plays an important role in the coagulation process. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A and C.
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, You're providing an in-service on viral hepatitis to a group of healthcare workers. You are teaching them
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about the types of viral hepatitis that can turn into chronic infections. Which types are known to cause
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ACUTE infections ONLY? Select all that apply:*
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j A. Hepatitis A
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j B. Hepatitis B
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j C. Hepatitis C
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j D. Hepatitis D j j
j E. Hepatitis E - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A and E
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Which patients below are at risk for developing complications related to a chronic hepatitis infection, such
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as cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure? Select all that apply:*
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j A. A 55-year-old male with Hepatitis A.
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j B. An infant who contracted Hepatitis B at birth.
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j C. A 32-year-old female with Hepatitis C who reports using IV drugs.
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j D. A 50-year-old male with alcoholism and Hepatitis D.
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j E. A 30-year-old who contracted Hepatitis E. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B, C, and D
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A patient is diagnosed with Hepatitis A. The patient asks how a person can become infected with this
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condition. You know the most common route of transmission is?*
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A. Blood j
B. Percutaneous
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D. Fecal-oral - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
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Which of the following is NOT a common source of transmission for Hepatitis A? Select all that apply:*
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j A. Water j
j B. Food j