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SAM can lead to electrolyte derangement
SAM can lead to electrolyte derangement
True (A)
The WHO 10 STEPS provide guidelines for the treatment of children with SAM
The WHO 10 STEPS provide guidelines for the treatment of children with SAM
True (A)
The rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment involves intensive feeding and emotional isolation
The rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment involves intensive feeding and emotional isolation
False (B)
The rectal temperature for diagnosing hypothermia is often above 37°C
The rectal temperature for diagnosing hypothermia is often above 37°C
SAM evaluation includes investigations like chest radiograph and 2D ECHO
SAM evaluation includes investigations like chest radiograph and 2D ECHO
Stabilization phase of SAM treatment lasts for 2-6 weeks
Stabilization phase of SAM treatment lasts for 2-6 weeks
Hypoglycaemia is not a common cause of death for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Hypoglycaemia is not a common cause of death for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) is not included in the investigations for SAM evaluation
Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux) is not included in the investigations for SAM evaluation
The follow-up phase of SAM treatment lasts from 1 week to 6 months
The follow-up phase of SAM treatment lasts from 1 week to 6 months
All children with SAM should be managed at home without the need for admission to a health facility
All children with SAM should be managed at home without the need for admission to a health facility
Flashcards
Electrolyte derangement in SAM
Electrolyte derangement in SAM
Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) can cause imbalances in electrolytes like sodium and potassium.
WHO 10 STEPS for SAM treatment
WHO 10 STEPS for SAM treatment
The World Health Organization provides a set of guidelines for treating children with Severe Acute Malnutrition.
Rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment
Rehabilitation phase of SAM treatment
The rehabilitation phase focuses on gradual feeding and emotional support, not isolation.
Rectal temperature & hypothermia
Rectal temperature & hypothermia
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Investigations for SAM evaluation
Investigations for SAM evaluation
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Stabilization phase duration for SAM
Stabilization phase duration for SAM
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Hypoglycemia and SAM
Hypoglycemia and SAM
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Tuberculin skin test in SAM evaluation
Tuberculin skin test in SAM evaluation
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Follow-up phase of SAM treatment
Follow-up phase of SAM treatment
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Admission for SAM treatment
Admission for SAM treatment
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