quiz 104

Integrated management for childhood illness is the universal protocol of care endorsed by WHO and is use by different countries of the world including the Philippines. In any case that the nurse classifies the child and categorized the signs and symptoms in PINK category, You know that this means:

• A. Urgent referral

• B. Antibiotic Management

• C. Home treatment

• D. Out patient treatment facility is needed

If the child does not have ear problem, using IMCI, what should you as the nurse do?

• A. Check for ear discharge

• B. Check for tender swellings behind the ear

• C. Check for ear pain

• D. Go to the next question, check for malnutrition

An ear infection that persists but still less than 14 days is classified as:

• A. Mastoiditis

• B. Chronic Ear Infection

• C. Acute Ear Infection

• D. Otitis Media

A 4-month old infant was brought to the health center because of cough. Her respiratory rate is

42/minute. Using the Integrated Management of Child Illness (IMCI) guidelines of assessment, her

breathing is considered

• A. Fast

• B. Slow

• C. Normal

• D. Insignificant

A pregnant woman had just received her 4th dose of tetanus toxoid. Subsequently, her baby will

have protection against tetanus for how long?

• A. 1 year

• B. 3 years

• C. 10 years

• D. Lifetime

A 2-month old infant was brought to the health center for immunization. During assessment, the

infant’s temperature registered at 38.1°C. Which is the best course of action that you will take?

• A. Go on with the infant’s immunizations.

• B. Give Paracetamol and wait for his fever to subside.

• C. Refer the infant to the physician for further assessment.

• D. Advise the infant’s mother to bring him back for immunization when he is well.