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Case Base IMNCI Questions

The document presents eight clinical cases of children with various symptoms and conditions, including cough, diarrhea, and signs of dehydration. Each case poses specific questions regarding the classification of illness, signs of severity, and management advice for caregivers. The cases highlight the importance of recognizing danger signs and providing appropriate care and feeding recommendations based on the child's condition.

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Case Base IMNCI Questions

The document presents eight clinical cases of children with various symptoms and conditions, including cough, diarrhea, and signs of dehydration. Each case poses specific questions regarding the classification of illness, signs of severity, and management advice for caregivers. The cases highlight the importance of recognizing danger signs and providing appropriate care and feeding recommendations based on the child's condition.

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Case 1:

A 7-week-old infant has a cough, fever, and fast breathing (70


breaths/min). The child is lethargic and not feeding.
a) What signs indicate severe illness?
b) How would you classify this child?
c) What advice would you give the caregiver during transit?

Case 2:
A 15-month-old child has had diarrhea for 5 days. Eyes are sunken, skin pinch
retracts very slowly, and the child is restless.

a) Which dehydration signs are present?


b) What is the dehydration status?
c) What feeding advice would you provide?

Case 3:
A 4-year-old has a runny nose and cough for 3 days. Respiratory rate: 30/min, no
chest indrawing.

a) What key sign rules out pneumonia?


b) How would you classify this child?
c) When should the caregiver return?

Case 4:
A 2-year-old has diarrhea for 2 days. Drinks eagerly, skin pinch retracts slowly,
eyes slightly sunken.

a) Which dehydration signs are present?


b) What is the dehydration status?
c) How much ORS is needed?
d) What feeding advice would you give?
Case 5:
A 9-month-old has cough, fast breathing (55/min), and no chest indrawing.

a) What sign indicates pneumonia?


b) How would you classify this child?
c) How to administer the antibiotic?

Case 6:
A 3-year-old has diarrhea for 1 day. No sunken eyes, skin pinch normal.

a) What dehydration signs are absent?


b) What is the dehydration status?
c) What is the management plan?
d) What hygiene advice would you give?

Case 7:
A 1-year-old has fever, convulsions, and is unconscious.

a) Which danger signs are present?


b) What is the priority action?
c) What advice during transit?

Case 8:
A 10-month-old has cough (60 breaths/min) and diarrhea with mild dehydration.

a) What signs indicate pneumonia?


b) How would you classify this child?
c) What feeding advice?

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