Assessment and Management of Hepatic Dysfunction Flashcards
is a general term for liver impairment.
Hepatic dysfunction
is a specific condition that occurs when the liver can no longer function properly.
Liver failure
isthe largest internal organ in the body, located in the upper right abdomen
liver
It performs many functions, including digestion, blood filtration, and detoxification.
liver
An organ that sits just under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. It can weigh up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms).
liver
largest lobe of liver
right lobe
The left and right lobes are separated by the
falciform ligament.
is the main functional unit of the liver.
hepatic lobule
helps to break down fats, preparing them for further digestion and absorption.
bile
A procedure where a small sample of liver tissue is taken with a needle to examine the tissue for signs of inflammation, fibrosis, or cancer
Liver BiopsY
Shaped like a cone, the liver is a dark reddish-brown organ that weighs about
3 pounds.
The liver holds about __ (13%) of the body’s blood supply at any given moment.
one pint
transports the bile made by the liver cells to the gallbladder and duodenum
common hepatic duct
Abnormal liver function tests alone can always confirm liver disease. t or f
f
may be used to assess the degree of liver fibrosis.
like FibroTest or FibroScan
Most commonly used to assess liver size, texture, and presence of abnormalities like gallstones
Abdominal ultrasound
May be used to further evaluate liver anatomy, identify masses, or assess for complications like portal hypertension
CT scan or MRI
A procedure where a small sample of liver tissue is taken with a needle to examine the tissue for signs of inflammation, fibrosis, or cancer
Liver Biopsy:
A normal liver extend below the right costal margin. t or f
f
the liver stores iron and glycogen t or f
t
The lobes are further divided into ___segments.
eight
The liver is divided into ___ lobes
four
is located on the underside of the right lobe
quadrate lobe
