SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 4
1.
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.
(para 4-1)
2.
Hepatitis can be caused by infectious agents that include certain viruses, bacteria,
other infectants, toxic agents, and an excessive use of alcohol. (para 4-1)
3.
Fecal-oral route.
(para 4-2)
4.
How easily can hepatitis be transmitted from one person to another?
What is the morbidity rate for this disease?
What loss of man-hours can be expected because of hepatitis? (para 4-3)
5.
Viral.
(para 4-3)
6.
In the fall and early winter.
(para 4-3)
7.
Type B. Type A.
(para 4-4)
8.
Non-A/non-B.
(para 4-4)
9.
Liver cells.
(para 4-7)
10.
The virulence of the virus is a prime factor. The stronger the virus, the stronger
the disease. Where the patient had sustained liver damage before exposure to
the virus. (para 4-7)
11.
Preicteric and icteric.
(para 4-7a, b)
12.
Preicteric: Characterized by headache, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, chills,
fever, aches and pains, malaise, and tender liver.
Icteric: Jaundice appears and stays approximately 2 weeks; temperature returns
to normal, but anorexia and nausea remain; dark urine and grayish stools, liver
remains tender and may be enlarged. (para 4-7a, b)
13.
Relapse, prolonged viral hepatitis, cholestasis hepatitis, submassive necrosis or
fulminant hepatitis. (para 4-8)
14.
Pay attention to good oral hygiene, skin care, and elimination.
Encourage fluids by mouth if nausea is not a problem.
Entice the patient to eat.
When the appetite has returned to normal, provide a diet high in calories, proteins,
and moderate carbohydrates. (para 4-9)
15.
Infectious.
(para 4-10)
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