NUR 311 EXAM 5 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Hepatitis -Correct Answers ✔-inflammation of liver cells
livers main functions -Correct Answers ✔-carb, protein, and fat metabolism
produces bile
bilirubin metabolism
metabolic detoxification
liver -Correct Answers ✔-heaviest organ in body so requires extensive damage to
cause failure
liver other functions -Correct Answers ✔-immunity
regulates blood clotting
factory for proteins and cholesterol
excretes wastes (via bile)
clears blood of drugs, chemicals, alcohol
converts excess glucose to starch for storage
excretes bile for fat digestion
what happens during inflammation -Correct Answers ✔-Heat
induration
pain
edema
redness
classic symptoms of inflammation -Correct Answers ✔-redness, swelling, pain,
sometimes loss of function
vasodilation
increases vascular permeability
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WBC adherence
Hepatits Symptoms (pro-dromal) first -Correct Answers ✔-fatigue
abdominal pain
joint pain
decreased appetite
nausea
Hepatitis Symptoms (icteric phase) second -Correct Answers ✔-jaundice
clay colored stool
iodine urine (brown/orange)
fever
hepatomegaly
Recovery from Hep. A -Correct Answers ✔-limit: activity, OTC drugs, ETOH,
acetaminophen
stay at home
educate fam on preventing transmission
high carb, low fat, moderate protein SMALL MEALS
Hep. A -Correct Answers ✔-from fecal oral route
ACUTE
prevent w/ vaccine and improved sanitation
associated with lack of safe water, not wearing gloves, not washing hands
flys can carry this
INCUB: 2-6 weeks
full recovery
Hep. B -Correct Answers ✔-from blood or bodily fluids
Chronic or Acute
often hazardous for healthcare workers
ex. sharing needles, sexual, mother-baby
can lead to liver cirrhosis
prevent w/ vaccine
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INCUB: 6-26 weeks
Hep. C -Correct Answers ✔-from blood
Chronic or Acute
ex. needles, unscreened blood, sex, tattoo, body piercings, blood transfusions
no vaccine, expensive treatment
INCUB: 2-26 weeks
Unsaturated Fats -Correct Answers ✔-GOOD FATS
come from plants
liquid at room temp
positive impact on health if eaten in moderation
increases HDL
decreases LDL
Polyunsaturated -Correct Answers ✔-liquid at room temp and solid with
refrigerated
high in Omega 3 fatty acids
ex. avocados, nuts, salmon, herring, trout
monounsaturated -Correct Answers ✔-liquid at room temp and solid when
refrigerated
ex. olive oil, canola, safflower, peanut and sesame
Saturated Fats -Correct Answers ✔-BAD FATS
come from animal sources
solid at room temp
ex. fatty meats, butter, cheese, eggs, dairy
negative impact on the diet because most Americans get too much
increases LDLs
Trans-Fats -Correct Answers ✔-BAD FATS
man-made
can 100% be eliminated form the diet with no adverse effects
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