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Question 1 of 5

Zinc deficiency is associated with increased risk for all the following EXCEPT

A. stunting

B. impaired immune function

C. increased risk for respiratory diseases

D. increased risk for urinary tract infections

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: increased risk for urinary tract infections

Question 2 of 5

A 10-year-old female who had biliary atresia treated with the Kasai procedure in infancy now manifests increasing clumsiness, reduced deep tendon reflexes, and ataxia. The most likely diagnosis is

A. Hepatic encephalopathy

B. Vitamin A deficiency

C. Encephalitis

D. Vitamin E deficiency

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vitamin E deficiency

Question 3 of 5

Which is an accurate description of a Kasai procedure?

A. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage.

B. A curative procedure in which a connection is made between the bile duct and a loop of bowel.

C. A curative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage.

D. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage.

Question 4 of 5

Emergency treatment in severe malnutrition includes all the following EXCEPT

A. hypoglycemia

B. dehydration

C. severe infections

D. Hyperglycemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hyperglycemia

Question 5 of 5

An 8-month-old manifests fussiness and emesis and refuses to eat. At presentation to the hospital on the second day of admission, he is difficult to arouse. Vital signs are normal, there is abdominal distention, and the rectal examination reveals occult blood in the stool. The most likely diagnosis is

A. food poisoning

B. colic

C. intussusception

D. infant botulism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: intussusception

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