IMNCI

Which of the following is not a component of IMNCI?

• Management of newborn illnesses
• Management of childhood illnesses
• Immunization schedule
• Growth monitoring

Answer explanation

IMNCI focuses on newborn and childhood illnesses, not a complete immunization schedule.

IMNCI focuses primarily on:

• Preventive care
• Palliative care
• Curative care
• Rehabilitative care

Answer explanation

IMNCI is designed to provide curative care for childhood illnesses.

What age group does IMNCI primarily target?

• Adolescents
• Neonates and children under 5 years
• Elderly population
• Adults

Answer explanation

IMNCI is specifically designed for neonates and children under 5 years.

The color-coded IMNCI approach includes which colors for identifying severity levels?

• Green, yellow, red
• Blue, yellow, red
• Yellow, orange, red
• Green, orange, red

Answer explanation

IMNCI uses Green (mild), Yellow (moderate), and Red (severe) for severity classification.

Which classification is given to a child with a severe classification and needs urgent referral?

• Pink
• Yellow
• Red
• Blue

Answer explanation

Red indicates severe illness requiring urgent referral.

Which of the following is NOT a danger sign in IMNCI?

• Convulsions
• High fever
• Difficulty breathing
• Mild diarrhea

Answer explanation

Mild diarrhea is not a danger sign in IMNCI.

What is the first step in IMNCI when assessing a sick child?

• Check for dehydration
• Check for general danger signs
• Check for malnutrition
• Check for immunization status

Answer explanation

The first step is to check for general danger signs.

A child with fast breathing in neonates is classified as having:

• Severe pneumonia
• Pneumonia
• Very severe disease
• Acute respiratory infection

Answer explanation

Very severe disease is classified for fast breathing in neonates.

What is the recommended treatment for a child with diarrhea in IMNCI?

• ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)
• Antibiotics
• Intravenous fluids
• Zinc supplements

Answer explanation

ORS is the primary treatment for diarrhea.

IMNCI promotes the use of zinc supplements primarily for treating:

• Malnutrition
• Diarrhea
• Pneumonia
• Measles

Answer explanation

Zinc is used as an adjunct to treat diarrhea.