Acute Malnutrition Management Flashcard

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TO ENSURE QUALITY ANC, THE 1ST SKILLED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL VISIT___________ WEEKS NON NEGOTIABLE.

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8-13 WEEKS

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WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF SAM CHILDREN WITH APPETITE AND NO MEDICAL COMPLICATION?

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OUTPATIENT THERAPEUTIC CARE (OTC)

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GIVE ONE PRINCIPLE OF PIMAM?

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MAXIMUM COVERAGE AND ACCESS

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WHAT TYPE OF CASES FINDING METHOD FOR ACUTE MALNUTRITION WHEREIN THE WORKERS PROACTIVELY SEARCH?

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ACTIVE CASE FINDING

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IN EMERGENCY SETTINGS,_______ IS CRITICAL FOR ADDRESSING ACUTE MALNUTRITION EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY?

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PIMAM

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WHAT DOES PIMAM STAND FOR?

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Protocol for Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition

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DEFINE ACUTE MALNUTRITION.

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A severe form of malnutrition characterized by rapid weight loss or failure to gain weight.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAM AND MAM?

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SAM: Severe Acute Malnutrition; MAM: Moderate Acute Malnutrition.

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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMELY INTERVENTION IN ACUTE MALNUTRITION?

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It prevents complications and reduces mortality rates.

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NAME A COMMON SYMPTOM OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION.

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Edema, particularly in the feet and legs.