IMCI Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
objectives of IMCI - ANSWER-reduce global morbidity and mortality associated with the major causes of illnesses in children
-contribute to healthy growth and development of children
major components of IMCI - ANSWER-improving case mgmt skills of health...
IMCI Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
objectives of IMCI - ANSWER-reduce global morbidity and mortality associated with the major causes of illnesses in children
-contribute to healthy growth and development of children
major components of IMCI - ANSWER-improving case mgmt skills of health workers
improving the health system to deliver IMCI
improving family and community health practices
steps in case mgmt process - ANSWER-1. assess
2. identify danger sign
3. ask about the four main symptoms
4. review nutrition and immunization
four main symptoms - ANSWER-cough +
diarrhea +
fever + ear problem
pink color - ANSWER-urgent pre-referral and referral
yellow color - ANSWER-needs specific medical treatment and advice
green - ANSWER-simple advice on home care or HEALTH TEACHING
need to refer except for? - ANSWER-severe dehydration what to ask if child has diarrhea - ANSWER--for how long? -is there blood in the stools?
if diarrhea is + look and feel for? - ANSWER-look at the child's general condition: abnormally sleepy? restless and irritable?
look for sunken eyes?
not able to drink?
pinch the skin of the abdomen (2 seconds very slowly)?
severe dehydration signs - ANSWER-abnormally sleepy + sunken eyes?
some dehydration - ANSWER-restless, irritable + drinks eagerly
treatment for severe dehydration - ANSWER-give fluid for severe dehydration (plan C)
treatment for some dehydration - ANSWER-give ORS, zinc supplements and food for some dehydration (plan b)
treatment for no dehydration - ANSWER-give ORS, zinc supplements and food to treat diarrhea at home
if dehydration is >14days - ANSWER-persistent diarrhea
14days diarrhea WITH dehydration present - ANSWER-severe persistent diarrhea
treatment for severe persistent diarrhea - ANSWER-give vit A
-refer to hosp
14days diarrhea WITH NO dehydration - ANSWER-persistent diarrhea
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