Characteristic signs or symptoms of kwashiorkor include all the following EXCEPT

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Question 1 of 5

Characteristic signs or symptoms of kwashiorkor include all the following EXCEPT

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Kwashiorkor (protein deficiency) causes edema and hypoalbuminemia, not fat loss (seen in marasmus). Diarrhea and skin lesions occur.

Question 2 of 5

Match each set of symptoms and signs with the dietary deficiency: Conjunctival xerosis, hyperkeratosis, and keratomalacia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Vitamin A deficiency affects eyes and skin, causing xerosis and keratomalacia.

Question 3 of 5

For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Td booster is given at 11-12 years, fitting ages 13-18.

Question 4 of 5

Match each of the descriptions below with the correct worm: Infection follows ingestion of embryonated eggs, which mature into larvae in the intestine, then migrate to the lungs to mature further

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ascaris lumbricoides follows this life cycle: egg ingestion, lung migration.

Question 5 of 5

Match each of the descriptions below with the correct worm: Acquired when infective larvae penetrate the skin; main symptoms are due to iron deficiency

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hookworm (Necator) penetrates skin and causes anemia via iron deficiency.

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