IMCI Protocol and Core Interventions Review
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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Soothe the throat and relieve the cough with a safe remedy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a mother be advised to return immediately after assessment?

    <p>If blood in the stool is noticed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Green' classification in the color-coded system for children with cough indicates:

    <p>Cough or cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core intervention of IMCI?

    <p>Integrated management of the five most important causes of childhood deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the children covered by the IMCI protocol?

    <p>Sick children birth up to 2 months (Sick Young Infant)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of examining sick young infants for very severe disease and local bacterial infection?

    <p>To indicate immediate referral or admission to hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are children and infants assessed in the IMCI protocol?

    <p>By assessing main symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of IMCI management procedures?

    <p>Encouraging active participation of caretakers in treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general danger signs that indicate immediate referral to a hospital according to IMCI?

    <p>Convulsions and unable to drink or breastfeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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