Childhood Vitamin C Deficiency Case Study

Childhood Vitamin C Deficiency Case Study

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Special Education

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video presents a case of a 2.5-year-old boy with a limp, initially suspected of having a fracture or leukemia. After extensive testing, the child was diagnosed with scurvy due to a diet lacking vitamin C. Treatment with vitamin C supplements led to recovery. The case highlights the importance of considering nutritional deficiencies in diagnoses.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial symptom that led the mother to bring her child to the pediatrician?

Rash

Cough

Limping

Fever

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition was initially suspected due to the child's gum bleeding and leg pain?

Iron deficiency

Leukemia

Lead poisoning

Vitamin D deficiency

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following tests was performed to rule out Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Blood test

Lumbar puncture

MRI

CT scan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dietary deficiency was ultimately found to be the cause of the child's symptoms?

Calcium

Iron

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary treatment given to the child after the diagnosis of scurvy?

Physical therapy

Antibiotics

Vitamin C supplements

Iron supplements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main dietary component that led to the child's vitamin C deficiency?

Bread and pasta

Meat and dairy

Fruits and vegetables

Chocolate milk and graham crackers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is scurvy rarely seen in developed nations today?

Improved sanitation

Widespread vaccination

Balanced diets with sufficient vitamin C

Advanced medical technology

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