Nokea
A mother asks about healthy snacks for her three children under 4 years old. All are wise choices the dental hygienist can recommend, except one. Which is the exception?
- A. Low-fat milk or yogurt
- B. Whole-grain cereals
- C. Raw vegetable sticks
- D. Nuts and seeds
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nuts and seeds pose a choking hazard for children under 4 years old, making them an unsafe snack choice for young children. While low-fat milk or yogurt, whole-grain cereals, and raw vegetable sticks are healthy snack options suitable for children under 4 years old, nuts and seeds should be avoided due to the risk of choking, especially in young children who may not have fully developed chewing abilities.
You may also like to solve these questions
Major complications of diabetes include damage to the:
- A. stomach, liver, and pancreas
- B. eyes, nerves, and kidneys
- C. skin, blood vessels, and lungs
- D. brain, pituitary gland, and thyroid gland
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: eyes, nerves, and kidneys. In diabetes, major complications result from damage to small blood vessels that supply these organs. Damage to the eyes can lead to retinopathy, to the nerves causing neuropathy, and to the kidneys causing nephropathy. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the typical major complications associated with diabetes.
The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:
- A. Before conception
- B. Once pregnancy begins
- C. At 6 weeks
- D. Upon completion of the first trimester
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Which dietary supplement is often recommended for patients taking statins to lower cholesterol?
- A. Iron
- B. Coenzyme Q10
- C. Calcium
- D. Magnesium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coenzyme Q10 is often recommended for patients on statins because it may help reduce muscle pain, a common side effect of these medications. Iron (Choice A) is not typically recommended for patients taking statins to lower cholesterol. Calcium (Choice C) and Magnesium (Choice D) are not specifically indicated for addressing muscle pain associated with statin use, making them less suitable choices in this scenario.
Dental hygienists should not encourage patients with eating disorders such as bulimia to brush immediately after vomiting because self-induced vomiting causes erosion of tooth enamel and dentin hypersensitivity.
- A. Both the statement and the reason are correct and related
- B. Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related
- C. The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct
- D. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The corrected question emphasizes that patients with eating disorders like bulimia should not brush immediately after vomiting as it can worsen enamel erosion due to the acidic content in the mouth. The correct answer is D because patients should rinse with water or a fluoride mouthwash instead of brushing to protect their teeth. Choice A is incorrect because encouraging patients to brush after vomiting is not recommended. Choice B is incorrect as the reason provided is valid but not suitable for the action of encouraging brushing. Choice C is incorrect as the reason for not brushing after vomiting is to prevent enamel erosion.
Select all that apply. Which nutrients are needed by the body to make hemoglobin?
- A. Iron
- B. Vitamin B12
- C. Niacin
- D. Folate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Iron. Iron is an essential nutrient needed by the body to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. While other nutrients like vitamin B12, niacin, and folate are important for various bodily functions, they are not directly involved in the production of hemoglobin. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and DNA synthesis, niacin is important for metabolism, and folate is crucial for cell division and DNA synthesis. Therefore, only iron is specifically required for hemoglobin production.