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What is the primary goal of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy?
What is the primary goal of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy?
Which condition produces a distinctive maple syrup odor in the urine if untreated?
Which condition produces a distinctive maple syrup odor in the urine if untreated?
How should healthcare workers proceed if a newborn screening returns a positive result?
How should healthcare workers proceed if a newborn screening returns a positive result?
What are contraindications for administering live vaccines?
What are contraindications for administering live vaccines?
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Which agency is primarily responsible for newborn screening oversight in the Philippines?
Which agency is primarily responsible for newborn screening oversight in the Philippines?
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Which metabolic disorder requires a low-protein diet as a management approach?
Which metabolic disorder requires a low-protein diet as a management approach?
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What is the advised action if a child lacks documentation of immunizations?
What is the advised action if a child lacks documentation of immunizations?
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In IMCI classification, which color represents that home care is sufficient?
In IMCI classification, which color represents that home care is sufficient?
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What conditions are tested under newborn screening that may manifest before symptoms are evident?
What conditions are tested under newborn screening that may manifest before symptoms are evident?
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Why are otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests commonly used for newborn hearing screening?
Why are otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests commonly used for newborn hearing screening?
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Study Notes
Newborn Screening in the Philippines
- The Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) program screens for 14 conditions that can be treated early.
- It is mandated by Philippine Law.
- Positive results require further investigation and referral for early intervention.
- The test involves collecting blood samples from newborns.
- Common conditions tested for include Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Phenylketonuria (PKU), and Congenital Hypothyroidism.
Immunization Programs in the Philippines
- The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) targets preventable diseases through vaccines.
- The EPI includes vaccines for diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), tetanus, diphtheria, and polio.
- The Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) booster should be given every 10 years.
- It emphasizes maintaining a "cold chain" to ensure vaccine effectiveness.
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
- IMCI is a strategy for managing common childhood illnesses and reducing child mortality.
- The approach prioritizes prompt assessment and treatment based on the child's age and symptoms.
- It uses a color-coded system for classification: green for home care, yellow for follow-up, red for urgent referral.
- IMCI covers specific conditions like malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, and malnutrition.
- Common symptoms that do not need urgent referral include fever, cough, and mild diarrhea.
Complete Childbirth Package and Newborn Care
- The Complete Childbirth Package includes comprehensive care provided to mothers and newborns.
- The Essential Intrapartum and Newborn Care (EINC) protocol includes key steps like immediate drying, skin-to-skin contact, and breastfeeding within the first hour of birth.
- Delaying umbilical cord clamping until pulsations stop can boost red blood cell volume.
- EINC emphasizes the removal of wet cloths and maintaining a warm environment for newborns.
Other Key Information
- The rotavirus vaccine is given to prevent severe diarrhea.
- Live vaccines should not be given to those with weakened immune systems.
- Infants with a fast breathing rate and chest indrawing may present with respiratory distress.
- Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) can be diagnosed through urine and blood tests.
- A low-protein diet helps manage MSUD.
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests are used for newborn hearing screening.
- Breastfeeding counseling is a preventive measure under IMCI.
- Routine newborn screening should be done within 72 hours after birth.
- The cost of Expanded Newborn Screening can vary depending on the provider.
- The goal of newborn screening is to identify treatable conditions early.
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Description
This quiz covers vital child health initiatives in the Philippines, including the Expanded Newborn Screening (ENBS) program, immunization efforts, and Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI). It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and vaccination in promoting child health. Test your knowledge on these essential health programs.
