The Sudden Deaths That Occur During Fasting, Severe Diarrhea, or Severe

question 71

Multiple Choice

The sudden deaths that occur during fasting, severe diarrhea, or severe vomiting are thought to be due to heart failure caused by a loss of _____.

• A) potassium
• B) magnesium
• C) selenium
• D) chloride

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Definitions:

Bayley Scales

A series of standardized tests used primarily to assess the motor (fine and gross), cognitive, and language development of infants and toddlers, ranging from birth to 3 years old.

Infant Development

The physical, cognitive, and emotional growth that occurs in human babies from birth to the end of their second year.

Bayley-III

Stands for the third edition of the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, a tool to assess developmental progress in children up to 42 months.

Language

A system of symbols, sounds, and rules used for communication among individuals.