An accumulation of triglycerides in the liver is known as:

An accumulation of triglycerides in the liver is known as:
 a. hepatomegaly. b. hepatic steatosis.
  c. hepatitis. d. hepatic encephalopathy.

Q. 2

The GI tract absorbs nutrients and transports them to the liver via the
 a. hepatic vein. b. biliary tract.
  c. portal vein. d. hepatic artery.

Q. 3

Which of the following is responsible for returning blood to the heart from the liver?
 a. Hepatic artery b. Hepatic vein
  c. GI tract vein d. Portal vein

Q. 4

The primary symptom of new-onset liver disease that often goes unnoticed is:
 a. anorexia. b. weight loss.
  c. fatigue. d. weight gain.

Q. 5

Six months have passed and Mr. Martinez is back in the hospital to have his colon reconnected. After recovery, what type of diet should he follow to ensure regular bowel movements?
 a. Clear liquid b. Bland
  c. Low residue d. High fiber

Q. 6

A home health nurse visits the patient and his wife. She reinforces the importance of consuming:
 a. nuts, seeds, and corn.
  b. 8 cups of liquid per day.
  c. celery.
  d. a high-protein, high-kcalorie oral supplement.

Q. 7

Four weeks later, Mr. Martinez returns to the hospital. After an extensive work-up he is found to need surgery due to extensive damage in a portion of his colon. What type of surgery will he have?
 a. Diverticulosis b. Colostomy
  c. Ileostomy d. Stoma

Q. 8

The diet progression for Mr. Martinez would be the following:
 a. NPO, clear liquid, high fiber, low residue.
  b. NPO, high fiber, low residue, clear liquid.
  c. High fiber, low residue, NPO, clear liquid.
  d. NPO, clear liquid, low residue, high fiber.