HPA 2 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is teaching self management to a client who has Hep B. Which instructions should be
included?
You may donate blood 6 months after completing the medication regimen.
High-protein diet
Rest frequently throughout the day
Take acetaminophen PRN Q4h - CORRECT ANSWER Rest frequently throughout the day.
Explanation: Limiting activity is usually recommended until the symptoms of hepatitis have subsided.
The nurse should recommend the client rest frequently throughout the day to reduce the metabolic
demands upon the liver and decrease energy demands.
A nurse is planning care for a client with viral hepatitis. Which action should be included?
Provide a high carbohydrate diet
Administer acetaminophen for pain
Encourage eating three large meals daily.
Include high protein snacks. - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a high carbohydrate diet.
Explanation: A client with hepatitis should have a diet high in carbohydrates due to altered nutrient
metabolism.
A nurse is caring for a client who has liver cirrhosis with ascites, bleeding esophageal varices, and
portal HTN. Which lab finding indicates the GI tract is digesting and absorbing Blood?
Elevated BUN
Elevated HbA1c
Decreased chloride
Decreased bilirubin - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated BUN
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
A nurse is teaching self management to a client who has Hep B. Which instructions should be
included?
You may donate blood 6 months after completing the medication regimen.
High-protein diet
Rest frequently throughout the day
Take acetaminophen PRN Q4h - CORRECT ANSWER Rest frequently throughout the day.
Explanation: Limiting activity is usually recommended until the symptoms of hepatitis have subsided.
The nurse should recommend the client rest frequently throughout the day to reduce the metabolic
demands upon the liver and decrease energy demands.
A nurse is planning care for a client with viral hepatitis. Which action should be included?
Provide a high carbohydrate diet
Administer acetaminophen for pain
Encourage eating three large meals daily.
Include high protein snacks. - CORRECT ANSWER Provide a high carbohydrate diet.
Explanation: A client with hepatitis should have a diet high in carbohydrates due to altered nutrient
metabolism.
A nurse is caring for a client who has liver cirrhosis with ascites, bleeding esophageal varices, and
portal HTN. Which lab finding indicates the GI tract is digesting and absorbing Blood?
Elevated BUN
Elevated HbA1c
Decreased chloride
Decreased bilirubin - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated BUN
