Use the Case Study Workbook for
Objectives 1-3.
1. Describe liver structure and function
to include:
a. location
b. location and function of liver
components to include hepatocytes,bile canaliculi,
and hepatic sinusoids.
c. pathway of bile flow
d. function of bile
e. pathway of venous blood flow to
and from the liver starting with the digestive tract
and ending with the inferior vena cava.
f. list nine functions of the liver
2. Describe jaundice to include:
a. Definition of jaundice
b. Definition of bilirubin and its
origins.
c. Describe the cause of jaundice in
hepatitis.
3. Describe the basic nature of a virus
and provide:
a. Definition of a virus
b. Parts of a virion. Be able to
identify the parts of a virion on a
graphic.
c. Five steps of viral replication.
d. Two methods by which a virus may
be released from a host cell.
4. Describe the following components of
viral hepatitis:
a. target organ/cells
b. modes of acquiring type A, B and
C
c. at-risk populations, behaviors
contributing to acquiring viral hepatitis
d. general symptoms
e. vaccinations if available
5. Define the following terms:
a. Endemic
b. Infectious Disease
6. Describe the roles of the following
healthcare practitioners in the diagnosis
and treatment of viral hepatitis.
a physician (internist)
b. physician (infectious disease
specialist)
c. registered nurse
d. clinical laboratory personnel
7. Discuss the options for prevention of
A, B and C viral hepatitis.
8. Discuss the options for treatment of
A, B and C viral hepatitis.
9. Define the tests measured in a
hepatic (liver) panel and how each test
relates to liver function and to the
diagnosis of viral hepatitis: ALT, ALP, AST,
bilirubin, and albumin and total
protein.
10. Discuss dehydration to include:
a. definition of dehydration
b. signs of moderate and sever
dehydration
c. treatment
11. Discuss the diagnostic screening
methods for Hepatitis to include antigen and antibody
screening methods.
a. Discuss the significance of a positive antigen
hepatitis screen.
b. Discuss the
significance of a positive antibody hepatitis screen.
Define the two conditions that would lead to a positive
antibody
hepatitis screen.
12. Define the
precautions health care personnel must use to protect
themselves,
and prevent the spread of viral hepatitis. Review the
essentials of universal precautions (link on online
course) and patient confidentiality since these are
applicable to all health care professionals.
