CNSC – Peds questions with correct answers

Which of the following children is at greatest risk for iron deficiency anemia? 1: 3 month-old term infant exclusively fed human milk 2: 4 month corrected gestational age, former preemie on a transitional formula 3: 10 month-old switched from formula to whole milk 4: 17 month-old "picky eater" CORRECT ANSWER 3: 10 month-old switched from formula to whole milk An obese 12-year-old female is admitted to the hospital for an evaluation of sleep apnea. A diet history reveals that she drinks three cans of soda, 24 ounces of juice, and 8 ounces of chocolate milk daily. In what mineral may she be deficient? 1: Calcium 2: Phosphorus 3: Selenium 4: Potassium CORRECT ANSWER 1: Calcium A child with cerebral palsy and a gastrostomy tube is admitted to the hospital for a fundoplication. This procedure is used to manage 1: gastroesophageal reflux (GER). 2: oral/motor dysfunction. 3: malnutrition. 4: esophagitis. CORRECT ANSWER 1: gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Premature infants are at increas