Question 1

Which is a risk factor for GERD?&#10;A) Being underweight&#10;B) High cholesterol&#10;C) Vitamin Use&#10;D) Smoking

Accepted Answer

Smoking is a known risk factor for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) as it can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus more easily.

Question 2

A resident is vomiting. Which action is correct?&#10;A) Follow Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.&#10;B) Offer the person milk to drink.&#10;C) Prevent aspiration by having the person lie flat.&#10;D) Encourage the person to try to eat a cracker.

Accepted Answer

Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard should be followed to prevent the spread of infection and protect both the caregiver and the resident. Offering milk, having the person lie flat, or encouraging them to eat can worsen the situation or increase the risk of aspiration.

Question 3

Which is a sign of hepatitis?&#10;A) Pale yellow urine&#10;B) Light-colored stools&#10;C) High cholesterol&#10;D) Sputum containing pus

Accepted Answer

Light-colored stools can indicate a liver problem, such as hepatitis, because when the liver is not functioning properly, it may not produce enough bile, or the bile ducts might be blocked. This can result in stools that are pale or clay-colored.

Question 4

IV drug users are at risk for which of the following types of hepatitis&#10;A) B&#10;B) F&#10;C) A&#10;D) E

Accepted Answer

IV drug users are at risk for hepatitis B due to the potential for bloodborne transmission through shared needles.

Question 5

Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for which of the following reasons?&#10;A) The infected person may not have symptoms.&#10;B) Signs and symptoms of liver disease and damage only appear when a person is nearing death&#10;C) Infected persons can spread the virus to others just by being in the same room.&#10;D) Contaminated water can affect many people.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C is often asymptomatic, meaning many people do not show symptoms, which makes it difficult to diagnose and can lead to chronic liver disease without the person being aware.

Question 6

Treatment of hepatitis A involves which of the following?&#10;A) Rest and fluids&#10;B) Antibiotics&#10;C) Alcohol&#10;D) Surgery

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A is a viral infection, so treatment mainly focuses on supportive care such as rest and maintaining hydration with fluids. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, and alcohol can further damage the liver. Surgery is not a treatment for hepatitis A.

Question 7

When caring for persons with hepatitis, you need to practice which of the following?&#10;A) Sterile procedures&#10;B) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard&#10;C) Respiratory isolation&#10;D) Surgical asepsis

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis is primarily transmitted through exposure to infected blood and body fluids, making adherence to the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard crucial in preventing its spread.

Question 8

High-risk sexual activity is associated with all of the following types of hepatitis except hepatitis E.

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis E is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated water, and is less commonly associated with high-risk sexual activity compared to other types of hepatitis like hepatitis B and C, which can be transmitted through sexual contact.

Question 9

Emesis is the same as vomitus.

Accepted Answer

Emesis is the medical term for vomiting, and vomitus refers to the material that is vomited up. Thus, they are related concepts, with emesis describing the act and vomitus describing the substance expelled.

Deck 35: Digestive and Endocrine System Disorders