Ch. 43 Pre-Lecture Quiz

Question 1

TRUE or FALSE
When fluid accumulates in the peritoneal cavity, the presence and extent of ascites are assessed by percussing the abdomen.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE
Lobectomy is the treatment of choice for hepatocellular carcinoma if it is confined to one lobe and liver function is adequate.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Patients with cirrhosis are at increased risk for bleeding and hemorrhage because of the decreased production of ________________ and the decreased ability of the diseased liver to synthesize the necessary substances for blood coagulation.

Answer 3

prothrombin

Question 4

_______________, an involuntary flapping of the hands, may be seen in stage 2 encephalopathy.

Answer 4

Asterixis

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE
The hepatitis A virus is transmitted primarily parenterally through percutaneous and permucosal routes.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE
The most significant source of bleeding in a patient with cirrhosis is esophageal varices.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

_________________________ is a result of obstructed blood flow through the liver and results in ascites and esophageal varices.

Answer 7

Portal hypertension

Question 8

Hepatocellular jaundice is caused by the inability of damaged liver cells to clear normal amounts of ___________ from the blood.

Answer 8

bilirubin

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE
Primary liver tumors usually are associated with chronic liver disease, hepatitis B and C infections, and cirrhosis.

Answer 9

TRUE