Ch. 2 Liver Review Questions (Penny)
All of the following are clinical findings of HCC except: a. reduction in AFP b. unexplained weight loss c. fever d. cirrhosis
A
Clinical findings of fatty infiltration of the liver include: a. elevated liver function tests b. fever c. fatigue d. weight loss
A
Normal flow TOWARD the liver in the portal veins is termed: a. hepatopetal b. hepatofugal
A
The LLL can be divided into: a. medial and lateral segments b. medial and posterior segments c. anterior and medial segments d. anterior and posterior segments
A
The childhood syndrome Beckwith-Weidemann is associated with an increased risk for developing: a. hepatoblastoma b. cirrhosis c. portal hypertension d. hepatitis
A
The covering of the liver is referred to as: a. Glisson capsule b. Gerota fascia c. Morison pouch d. hepatic fascia
A
The inferior extension of the caudate lobe is referred to as: a. papillary process b. focal hepatomegaly c. Riedel process d. Morison lobe
A
The ligamentum teres can be used to separate the: a. medial and lateral segments of the left lobe b. medial and posterior segments of the right lobe c. anterior and medial segments of the left lobe d. anterior and posterior segments of the right lobe
A
The right intersegmental fissure contains the: a. right hepatic vein b. middle hepatic vein c. left portal vein d. right portal vein
A
Which hepatic mass is closely associated with oral contraceptive use? a. hepatic adenoma b. hepatic hypernephroma c. hepatic hamartoma d. hepatic hemangioma
A
Which of the following is typically transmitted through contaminated water found in places such as Mexico, Central America, South America, Asia, India, and Africa? a. amebic liver abscess b. hydatid liver cyst c. candidiasis d. hepatoma
A
All of the following are sequela of cirrhosis except: a. portal vein thrombosis b. hepatic artery contraction c. portal hypertension d. splenomegaly
B
Normal flow within the hepatic artery should demonstrate a: a. high-resistance waveform pattern, with a slow upstroke, and gradual deceleration with diastole b. low-resistance waveform pattern, with a quick upstroke, and gradual deceleration with diastole c. low-resistance waveform pattern, with a slow upstroke, and gradual acceleration with diastole d. high-resistance waveform pattern, with a quick upstroke, and gradual deceleration with diastole
B
Right-sided heart failure often leads to enlargement of the: a. abdominal aorta b. IVC and hepatic veins c. IVC and portal veins d. portal veins and spleen
B
The LLL can be separated from the RLL by the: a. right hepatic vein b. middle hepatic vein c. left hepatic vein d. falciform ligament
B
The TIPS shunt is placed: a. between the main hepatic artery and main portal vein b. between a portal vein and hepatic vein c. between the CHD and CBD d. between a portal vein and hepatic artery
B
The main lobar fissure contains the: a. right hepatic vein b. middle hepatic vein c. main portal vein d. right portal vein
B
The main portal vein divides into: a. middle, left, and right branches b. left and right branches c. anterior and posterior branches d. medial and lateral branches
B
Which of the following is the most common reason for a liver transplant? a. HCC b. Hep C c. Hep B d. hepatic metastasis
B
Which of the following is true about the portal veins? a. portal veins carry deoxygenated blood away from the liver b. portal veins have brighter walls than the hepatic veins c. portal veins should demonstrate hepatofugal flow d. portal veins increase in diameter as they approach the diaphragm
B
A tonguelike extension of the RLL is termed: a. papillary lobe b. focal hepatomegaly c. Riedel lobe d. Morison lobe
C
Budd-Chiari syndrome leads to a reduction in the size of the: a. hepatic arteries b. portal veins c. hepatic veins d. CBD
C
The RLL is divided into segments by the: a. middle lobar fissure b. middle hepatic vein c. right hepatic vein d. left hepatic vein
C
The left umbilical vein after birth becomes the: a. falciform ligament b. main lobar fissure c. ligamentum teres d. ligamentum venosum
C
The most common cause of cirrhosis is: a. portal hypertension b. hepatitis c. alcoholism d. cholangitis
C
The right portal vein divides into: a. middle, left, and right branches b. left and right branches c. anterior and posterior branches d. medial and lateral branches
C
Which of the following is associated with E. granulosus? a. candidiasis b. amebic liver abscess c. hydatid liver cyst d. HCC
C
Which of the following is the most common form of liver cancer? a. HCC b. adenocarcinoma c. metastatic liver disease d. hepatoblastoma
C
All of the following are located within the porta hepatis except: a. main portal vein b. CBD c. hepatic artery d. middle hepatic vein
D
Clinical findings of hepatitis include all of the following except: a. jaundice b. fever c. chills d. pericholecystic fluid
D
Normal flow within the hepatic veins is said to be: a. biphasic b. irregular c. high resistant d. triphasic
D
Shortly after birth, the ductus venosus collapses and becomes the: a. falciform ligament b. main lobar fissure c. ligamentum teres d. ligamentum venosum
D
Sonographically, when the liver is difficult to penetrate the diffusely echogenic, this is indicative of: a. portal vein thrombosis b. metastatic liver disease c. primary liver carcinoma d. fatty liver disease
D
The RLL can be divided into: a. medial and lateral segments b. medial and posterior segments c. anterior and medial segments d. anterior and posterior segments
D
The diameter of the portal vein should not exceed: a. 4 mm b. 8 mm c. 10 mm d. 13 mm
D
The left portal vein divides into a. middle, left, and right branches b. left and right branches c. anterior and posterior branches d. medial and lateral branches
D
What form of hepatic abnormality are immunocompromised patients more prone to develop? a. hepatic adenoma b. amebic abscess c. hydatid liver abscess d. candidiasis
D
Which of the following benign liver masses is typically isoechoic and contains a central scar? a. hepatoblastoma b. cavernous hemangioma c. hamartoma d. focal nodular hyperplasia
D
Which of the following is considered the most common benign childhood hepatic mass? a. hepatoblastoma b. hepatoma c. hematoma d. hemangioendothelioma
D
Which of the following masses would be most worrisome for malignancy? a. echogenic mass b. cystic mass with posterior enhancement c. isoechoic mass with a central scar d. hyperechoic mass with a hypoechoic halo
D
