Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses

Question 1

IMCI danger signs

Answer 1

Lethargy/ Unconsciousness
Convulsions
Vomiting
Inability to drink or breastfeed

Question 2

IMCI Plan A (amount of ORS to be given after each loose stool)

Answer 2

<24 mos - 50-100 mL

2-10 y/o - 100-200 mL

> 10 y/o - as much as wanted

Question 3

IMCI Plan B (amount of ORS to be given)

Answer 3

wt (g) x 0.075

wt (kg) x 75

Question 4

IMCI Plan C (<12 mos)

Answer 4

Give 30 mL/kg for 30 mins then 70 mL/kg for 5 hrs

Question 5

IMCI Plan C (>12 mos)

Answer 5

Give 30 mL/kg for 30 mins then 70 mL/kg for 2 1/2 hrs