What Blood Tests Can the Dietitian Use to Identify Patients

question 23

Multiple Choice

What blood tests can the dietitian use to identify patients with mild iron deficiency?

• A)Hemoglobin, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation
• B)Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and hematocrit
• C)Ferritin concentrations, total iron-binding capacity, and serum transferrin saturation
• D)Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and serum ferritin saturation

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Definitions:

Bronchioles

Small respiratory airways within the lungs that extend from the bronchi and connect to the alveoli, facilitating air movement.

Larynx

The voice box, located in the neck, which contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Cartilages

A type of flexible connective tissue found in various areas of the body like joints, rib cage, and ear, offering support and structure.

Upper Respiratory Tract

The part of the respiratory system that includes the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx, which serve as entryways for air into the body.