The Ultimate IMAM Quiz: Essentials of Acute Malnutrition Care

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    Which age group is primarily targeted by IMAM?

    • Adolescents
    • Elderly people
    • Pregnant women
    • Children under five
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The IMAM Quiz provides a focused look into the essential components of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program. Ideal for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone involved in malnutrition treatment, this quiz covers core IMAM elements like anthropometric measurements, criteria for malnutrition classification, and therapeutic feeding options.

Key aspects include MUAC cutoffs for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), weight-for-height z-scores, and the roles of therapeutic foods like RUTF. The quiz also addresses admission criteria for treatment programs and the guidelines for identifying acute malnutrition in children under five. This quiz gives you a comprehensive review of the IMAM program and its life-saving role in nutrition intervention.

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  • 2. 

    Which two forms of acute malnutrition does IMAM address?

    • Kwashiorkor and scurvy

    • Marasmus and pellagra

    • Marasmus and kwashiorkor

    • Beriberi and rickets

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  • 3. 

    What does IMAM stand for?

    • Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition

    •  International Movement Against Malnutrition

    • Integrated Methodology for Acute Malnutrition

    •  International Movement Against Malnutrition

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  • 4. 

    Which anthropometric measurement is commonly used to assess malnutrition in children?

    • Blood pressure

    • Waist circumference

    • Body mass index (BMI)

    • Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)

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  • 5. 

    What is the MUAC cutoff point for classifying a child as having Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)?

    • Less than 11.5 cm

    •  Less than 12.5 cm

    • Less than 13.5 cm

    •  Less than 14.5 cm

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is an admission criterion for Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) in children?

    • Severe wasting

    • Edema

    • Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) between 11.5 cm and 12.5 cm

    • Weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) below -3

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  • 7. 

    Which type of therapeutic food is commonly used for treating Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in children?

    • Fortified cereal blend

    • Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF)

    • Oral rehydration solution (ORS)

    • Protein powder

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  • 8. 

    What is the weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) cutoff for classifying a child as having Moderate Acute malnutrition (MAM)?

    • Below -1SD

    • Below -2SD

    • Below -3SD

    • Below -4SD

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is an admission criterion for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in infants?

    • Weight-for-age z-score (WAZ) below -2

    • Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) below 11.5 cm

    • Lack of appetite

    • Swelling of both feet

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  • 10. 

    What is the primary criterion for admission to a therapeutic feeding program for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)?

    • Presence of medical complications

    • Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement

    • Weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) below -3

    • Inability to consume regular food

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