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Enumerate objectives of *addresses the need to help couples and individuals 7. What is the goal of
FPP achieve their desired family size within the context of the National Plan of
responsible parenthood and improve their reproductive Action?
heath to attain sustainable development. a. Reduce child
*ensure that quality FP services are available in DOH mortality Rate by 2/3
retained hospitals, LGU managed health facilities, NGO’s by 2015
and private sector b. Reduce child
mortality Rate by 2/3
Give the different *Focus service delivery to the urban and rural poor by 2010
strategies adopted to *Reestablish the FP outreach program. c. Reduce child
achieve goal and *Strengthen FP provision in regions with high unmet morbidity by 2/3 by
objectives such as: needs. 2010
*Promote frontile participation of hospitals.. d. Reduce child
*Mainstream modern natural family planning. morbidity Rate by 2/3
*Promote and implement CSR strategy. by 2015
State several 1. Some Family Planning method causes abortion. 17.LAM means:
misconceptions about -This is not true. Abortion is termination of pregnancy, a. lactation
Family Planning Methods while, Family Planning prevents pregnancy through the Amennorhea method.
with corresponding proof. use of contraceptives, and abstinence during fertile b. lactation
periods, blocking of tubes, all of which prevent the Ammenorrhea method.
meeting of egg and sperm. c. lactation Amenorrhea
2. Using contraceptives will render couples sterile. method.
-When couples use temporary methods such as fertility d. Lactation
awareness based methods and contraceptives such as pills, Ammenorhea method.
IUD, injectables and condoms which are used for birth
spacing, when pregnancy is desired, a couple can stop 18:What year is the
using the contraceptive method and they can have children breastfeeding act.
again. a. 1990
3. Using contraceptives method will result to loss of b. 1991
sexual desire. c. 1992
- Sex drive or sexual desire varies from person to person. d. 1993
In general, use of contraceptives does not affect an
individual’s sexual desire. 19:TT3 is given to
women:
Enumerate the roles of a 1. Provide counseling among the clients will help increase a. at least 4 weeks
Public Health Nurse on FP acceptors and avoid defaulters later
Family Planning Program 2. Provide packages of health services among b. at least 6weeks
reproductive age group in all health facilities later
-family planning c. at least
-MCHN 4months later
-Management of reproductive tract infections including d. at least
STI’s/HIV/AIDS 6months later.
-Violence against women
-Management of breast and other reproductive Cancers 20. Low-birth term
3.Ensure the availability of FP supplies and logistics fro means a birth of less
the client than:
a. 2,200 grams
b. 2,500 grams
State the Child Health Newborns, infants and children are vulnerable age group c. 2,700 grams
Programs for common childhood diseases. To address problems, d, 2,300 grams
child health programs have been created and available in
all health facilities which includes:
-Infant and Young Child Feeding
-Newborn Screening
-Expanded Program on Immunization
-Management on Childhood Illness
-Micronutrient Supplementation
-Dental Health
-Early Child Development
Child Health Injuries
State the GOAL of Child Reduce morbidity and mortality rates for children 0-9
Health Program years with the strategies necessary fro program
implementation.
Enumerate the strategic 1. Develop local capacity to deliver the whole range of
thrust to reach the goal of essential health packages for children.
the Child Health Program 2. Implement programs and projects that favor
disadvantaged populations.
3. Apply the Reaching Every Barangay (REB) strategy for
immunization to reach every child.
4. Intensify heath education and information campaigns at
the ground level to increase the proportion of mothers
practicing behavior that promote children’s health.
5. Enhance medical, nursing and midwifery education with
cost- effective life-saving strategies such as the Integrated
Management of Childhood Illness and the Basic
Emergency Obstetric Care.
6. Pursue the implementation of laws and policies of
newborns, infants and children.
Overview of Infant and There is global evidence that good nutrition in early
Young Child Feeding months and years of life plays a very significant role,
affecting not only the health and survival of infants and
children but also their intellectual and social development,
resulting in life-long impact on school performance and
overall productivity. Breastfeeding, especially exclusive
breastfeeding during the first half-year of life is an
important factor that can prevent infant and childhood
morbidity and mortality. Timely, adequate, safe and
proper complementary feeding will prevent childhood
malnutrition.
State the overall objective To improve the survival of infants and young children by
of the IYCF improving their nutritional status, growth and
development through optimal feeding.
Outcome
-To improve exclusive and extended breastfeeding and
complementary feeding.
Specific Objectives
-70% of newborns are initiated to breastfeeding within one
hour after birth
-60% of infants are exclusive breastfed up to 6 months
-90% of infants are started on complementary feeding by 6
months of age
-Median duration of breastfeeding is 18 months
State the importance of Exclusive breastfeeding means giving a baby only breast
breastfeeding milk and no other liquids or solids, not even water. Drops
or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or
medicines are permitted.
State the benefits of
breastfeeding Breastfeeding for infants has many psychological benefits
fro children and mother as well as economic benefits for
families and societies.
To infants:
-Provides a nutritional complete food for the young infant
-Strengthens the infant’s immune system, preventing
many infections.
-Safely rehydrates and provides essential nutrients to a
sick child, especially to those suffering from diarrheal
diseases.
-Reduces the infants exposure to infection
-increase IQ points
To mother
-Reduces woman’s risk of excessive blood loss after birth
-Provides natural methods of delaying pregnancies
-reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancers and
osteoporosis
Define low birth weight The term low birth weight means a birth weight of less
babies than 2,500 grams. This includes babies who are born
before term and who are premature and babies who are
small for gestational age.
State the fluid needs of a -Water is good for thirst. A variety of pure juices can be
young child used also.
-Drinks that contain a lot of sugar may actually make the
child thirstier as their body has to deal with the extra
sugar. Fizzy drinks(sodas) are not suitable for young
children
-Teas and coffee reduce the iron that is absorbed from
foods. If they are given, they should not be given at the
same time as food or within 2 hours before or after food.
Sometimes a child is thirsty during a meal. A small drink
will satisfy the thirst and they may then eat more of their
meal.
-Drinks should not replace foods or breastfeeding.
-Remember that children who are not receiving breast
milk need special attention and special recommendations
Discuss how to feed a -encourage the child to drink and eat with lots of patience
child who is ill -feed small amounts frequently
-give foods that the child likes
-give a variety of nutrient rich foods
-continue to breastfed –often ill children breastfeed more
frequently
State the importance of -Breast milk is the best food fro the baby from birth up to
breast milk and 6 months.
breastfeeding as well as It meets all the food and fluid needs of the baby
the DO’s and DON’Ts in from birth up to 6 months
breasfeeding -Give colostrum to the baby.
-Do not give plain water, sugared water, chewed sticky
rice, herbal preparations or starve the baby while waiting
for the milk to come in.
-Give only beast milk and no other food to your baby from
birth up to 6 months.
-Breastfeed as often as the baby wants, day and night.
-use both breasts alternately at each feeding,
-After one breast is emptied, offer first the breast that has
not been emptied in the next feeding.
State the key messages on
feeding babies over six 1. Breastfeeding for 2 years or longer helps a child
months old develops and grows strong and healthy.
2. Starting other foods in addition to breast milk at 6
complemented months helps a child to grow well.
3. Foods that are thick enough to stay in the spoon give
more energy to the child.
4. Animal- source foods are especially good for children to
help them grow strong and lively.
5. Peas, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds are also good for
children.
6. Dark green leafy leaves and yellow coloured fruits and
vegetables helps a child to have healthy eyes end fewer
infections
7. A growing child needs three meals plus snacks: give
variety of foods.
8. A growing child needs increasing amounts of foods.
9. A growing child needs to learn to eat, encourage and
give help…with lots of patience.
10. Encourage children to drink and eat during illness and
provide extra food after illness to help them recover
quickly.
State the laws that protects
infant and young child 1. Milk Code (EO 51 )- products covered by Milk Code
feeding consist of breast milk substitutes, including infant
formula,; other milk products, foods and beverages,
including bottle fed complementary foods