Health of Under-Five Children Learning Objectives
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What is a common characteristic of the preschool period?

  • High morbidity of infectious and parasitic diseases (correct)
  • Low incidence of injuries
  • Low morbidity of infectious and parasitic diseases
  • High prevalence of healthy eating habits

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as an infectious disease affecting preschool children?

  • German Measles
  • Whooping Cough
  • Chicken Pox
  • Mumps (correct)

    • What is the most prevalent type of malnutrition among preschool children?

  • Rickets
  • Vitamin C deficiency
  • Protein energy malnutrition (correct)
  • Healthy eating habits

    • What causes malnutrition among preschool children?

    <p>High prevalence of infectious and parasitic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of diseases is prevalent among preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Infectious and parasitic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the health of under-five children in most countries?

    <p>Neglect of children of preschool age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a main cause of under-five mortality rate in KSA?

    <p>Influenza and pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of post neonatal mortality?

    <p>ARI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicators are used to measure the quality of under-five health services?

    <p>Infant Mortality Rate, Neonatal Mortality Rate, Post neonatal Mortality Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of neonatal mortality?

    <p>Low birth weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Saudi Arabia, what is the Infant Mortality Rate?

    <p>5.9/1000 LB (2019)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the weight of the child taken up to the age of 5?

    <p>Monthly intervals during the 1st year, every 2 months during the 2nd year and every 3 months thereafter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of child health care objectives in KSA?

    <p>Health education and growth monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preparing a growth chart for a child?

    <p>To monitor progress in weight and height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure is done in every visit to monitor a child's health?

    <p>Preparing the growth chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common causes of injuries in preschool children mentioned in the text?

    <p>All of the above options are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the health services provided to under-five children mentioned in the text?

    <p>Immunization, growth monitoring, and health education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of the preschool period?

    <p>High prevalence of malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prevalent type of malnutrition among preschool children?

    <p>Protein energy malnutrition (mild, moderate and severe)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an infectious disease affecting preschool children?

    <p>Mumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes malnutrition among preschool children?

    <p>Lack of interest in food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of neonatal mortality?

    <p>Congenital anomalies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of diseases is prevalent among preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Infectious and parasitic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of post neonatal mortality?

    <p>Accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preparing a growth chart for a child?

    <p>To monitor a child's development and detect any abnormalities early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicators are used to measure the quality of under-five health services?

    <p>Immunization coverage and nutrition status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes are given for high prevalence of malnutrition among preschool children?

    <p>Lack of interest in food and faulty feeding habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of child health care objectives in KSA?

    <p>Promoting growth and development in under-five children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of post neonatal mortality?

    <p>Acute respiratory infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most prevalent type of malnutrition among preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Protein-energy malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of child health care objectives in KSA?

    <p>Treatment of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicators are used to measure the quality of under-five health services?

    <p>Maternal Mortality Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes malnutrition among preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Ingestion of household liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preparing a growth chart for a child?

    <p>To monitor growth progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an infectious disease affecting preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Electric shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes are given for high prevalence of malnutrition among preschool children?

    <p>Low birth weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Saudi Arabia, what is the Infant Mortality Rate?

    <p>5.9/1000 LB (2019)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of diseases is prevalent among preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Injuries and fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the weight of the child taken up to the age of 5?

    <p>At monthly intervals during the first year, every 2 months during the second year, and every 3 months thereafter up to age 5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common causes of injuries in preschool children according to the text?

    <p>Falling downstairs causing head injuries or fractures and electric shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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