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What is the main symptom to check for in a sick child aged 2 months to 5 years old?
What is the main symptom to check for in a sick child aged 2 months to 5 years old?
- Diarrhea
- Cough (correct)
- Ear problem
- Fever
What is the first step in doing IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness)?
What is the first step in doing IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness)?
- Determining whether it is an initial or follow-up visit
- Checking for general danger signs
- Asking the mother about the child's problems (correct)
- Assessing the main symptoms
How should a child be classified if they have fast breathing and are between 2 months to 12 months old?
How should a child be classified if they have fast breathing and are between 2 months to 12 months old?
- Give Amoxicillin for 3 days
- Soothe the throat with a safe remedy
- Give an inhaled bronchodilator for 5 days
- Refer urgently to hospital (correct)
What should be done if a child has cough or cold but no signs of pneumonia or very severe disease?
What should be done if a child has cough or cold but no signs of pneumonia or very severe disease?
When should a mother be advised to return immediately after assessment?
When should a mother be advised to return immediately after assessment?
'Green' classification in the color-coded system for children with cough indicates:
'Green' classification in the color-coded system for children with cough indicates:
What is the core intervention of IMCI?
What is the core intervention of IMCI?
Who are the children covered by the IMCI protocol?
Who are the children covered by the IMCI protocol?
What is the purpose of examining sick young infants for very severe disease and local bacterial infection?
What is the purpose of examining sick young infants for very severe disease and local bacterial infection?
How are children and infants assessed in the IMCI protocol?
How are children and infants assessed in the IMCI protocol?
What is a key principle of IMCI management procedures?
What is a key principle of IMCI management procedures?
What are the general danger signs that indicate immediate referral to a hospital according to IMCI?
What are the general danger signs that indicate immediate referral to a hospital according to IMCI?
