adult 1: Hep A + B

Question 1

What is Hepatitis A?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the liver caused by Hepatitis A virus

Question 2

How is Hepatitis A transmitted?

Answer 2

Fecal-oral route

Question 3

Is Hepatitis A chronic or self-limiting?

Answer 3

Self-limiting

Question 4

When is a person with Hepatitis A most infectious?

Answer 4

2 weeks before symptoms begin

Question 5

How long does a person remain infectious after symptoms start for Hep A?

Answer 5

1–2 weeks after symptom onset

Question 6

What are the common signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A?

Answer 6

Mild flu-like symptoms, anorexia, jaundice, dark urine, acute liver failure

Question 7

What hygiene practice is important to prevent Hepatitis A?

Answer 7

Proper hand hygiene

Question 8

What personal items should not be shared to prevent Hepatitis A spread?

Answer 8

Eating utensils, towels, personal hygiene items

Question 9

What vaccine education is important for Hepatitis A?

Answer 9

Recommend vaccination when traveling to high-risk areas

Question 10

What comfort measures should be provided to Hep A patients?

Answer 10

Relief for itching, headache, and joint pain

Question 11

What dietary advice should be given to a Hepatitis A patient?

Answer 11

Provide small, frequent, nutritious meals

Question 12

What hydration advice should be given to a Hepatitis A patient?

Answer 12

Encourage adequate fluid intake

Question 13

How should activity be balanced for someone with Hepatitis A?

Answer 13

Balance rest with seated activities to reduce restlessness

Question 14

Why are follow-up visits important after Hepatitis A diagnosis?

Answer 14

To monitor recovery and liver function

Question 15

What substance should be avoided in Hepatitis A patients?

Answer 15

Alcohol

Question 16

What lab tests help diagnose Hepatitis A?

Answer 16

HepA antibody panel, CBC, LFTs, stool test

Question 17

What is Hepatitis B?

Answer 17

Inflammation of the liver caused by Hepatitis B virus

Question 18

How is Hepatitis B transmitted?

Answer 18

Blood, sexual contact, saliva, or perinatal (mother to baby) contact

Question 19

How long is a person infectious with Hepatitis B?

Answer 19

Infectious for months before and after symptom onset

Question 20

What are the common symptoms of Hepatitis B?

Answer 20

Fatigue, fever, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, light-colored stools

Question 21

What are key risk factors for Hepatitis B?

Answer 21

IV drug use, healthcare worker needlestick injuries

Question 22

What hygiene and lifestyle precautions should be taught for Hepatitis B prevention?

Answer 22

Proper hand hygiene, avoid sharing personal items, safe sex practices

Question 23

What vaccine education is important for Hepatitis B?

Answer 23

HepB vaccination for prevention; vaccine plus immune globulin for postexposure prophylaxis

Question 24

What comfort measures are provided for Hep B symptoms?

Answer 24

Relief for itching, headache, and joint pain

Question 25

What type of meals should Hepatitis B patients eat?

Answer 25

Small, frequent meals high in protein and calories

Question 26

What hydration advice should be given to Hepatitis B patients?

Answer 26

Encourage adequate fluid intake

Question 27

How should rest and activity be balanced in Hepatitis B patients?

Answer 27

Balance rest with seated activities to ease restlessness

Question 28

Why are follow-up visits important in Hepatitis B?

Answer 28

To monitor liver function and detect possible relapse

Question 29

What relapse education should be provided for Hep B?

Answer 29

Educate on recognizing and reporting symptoms of recurrence

Question 30

Can Hepatitis B patients donate blood?

Answer 30

No, they should not donate blood

Question 31

What substance should be avoided in Hepatitis B patients?

Answer 31

Alcohol

Question 32

What medication is given to pregnant women in the third trimester for Hep B?

Answer 32

Alpha interferon (antiviral injection)

Question 33

What medications are used for chronic Hepatitis B?

Answer 33

Oral antiviral combination therapy

Question 34

What is used for Hepatitis B postexposure prophylaxis?

Answer 34

Hepatitis B vaccine and HepB immune globulin (HBIG)