1
Which of the following nutritional deficiencies can impact hematologic wellness across the lifespan?
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B
12
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Magnesium
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Calcium
2
Anemia affects which population the most often?
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Pregnant individuals
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School-aged children
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Male and female adolescents
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Middle-aged females
3
Infants and young children are at high risk for iron-deficient anemia related to which of the following?
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Inability to chew meat
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Rapid growth
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Frequent use of a bottle
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Little interest in food
4
Which of the following statements by a parent can indicate that their child is at an increased risk for vitamin D deficiency?
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“My child prefers chocolate milk to plain milk.”
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“I am careful to put sunscreen on my child every time we go outside.”
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“My child has lost some weight since the last visit.”
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“My child loves to eat tuna fish sandwiches.”
5
You are reviewing the chart of a 15-month-old toddler who was brought to the emergency department for fever for the fourth time this month. The child’s father reports that the child was weaned off infant formula 3 months ago and is allergic to eggs and lactose. You suspect this child may have a deficiency of which micronutrient?
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Vitamin K
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Zinc
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Folate
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Vitamin B
12
6
The nurse is teaching a client about sickle cell disease. Which of the following dietary strategies can decrease the risk of disease complications?
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Eating several small meals throughout the day
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Limiting carbohydrate intake
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Consuming dairy products and other sources of vitamin D
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Avoiding seafood
7
Folate deficiency is more common in older adults who:
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Are underweight
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Follow a vegetarian diet
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Consume alcohol daily
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Eat at restaurants several times a week
8
Which of the following blood disorders is associated with the most nutritional deficiencies?
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Thalassemia
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Sickle cell disease
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Aplasia
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Iron overload
9
A client with thalassemia is being discharged after receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Which of the following foods should the client be instructed to limit in their diet?
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Nuts
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Dairy products
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Apples
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Iron-fortified breakfast cereals
10
Which of the following diets can be beneficial for people living with chronic illness and nutritional anemia?
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High-fat diet
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High-protein diet
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Mediterranean diet
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Low-fat diet