Alternate format test 4 (SATA) questions with correct answers

The nurse notes that a patient is positive for the hepatitis B surface antigen. Which questions should the nurse include in the patient's assessment to help determine the source of the infection? Select all that apply. 1. "Have you been anywhere where the water may have been contaminated?" 2. "Have you eaten any food in areas where the workers may not have had access to hand washing?" 3. "Have you had unprotected sex with anyone who has hepatitis B?" 4. "Have you eaten any raw shellfish lately?" 5. "Have you had a recent blood transfusion?" 6. "Do you share needles with anyone?" Answer Show/hide explanation 1) hepatitis A is spread through the fecal-oral route by ingestion of fecal contaminants 2) hepatitis A is spread through the fecal-oral route by ingestion of fecal contaminants 3) CORRECT - hepatitis B is shed in the body fluid of infected individuals; a mode of transmission of hepatitis B is from unprotected sex with someone who is infected 4) refers to transmission hepatitis A 5) CORRECT - hepatitis B is shed in the bod