Introduction

Question 1

state some conditions commonly seen in children?

Answer 1

acute LRTI 
asthma 
broncholitilitis 
croup 
febrie convulsions 
fever 
gastroenteritis 
URTI
vomiting 
wheeze

Question 2

how do childrens pulse and RR compare to adults?

Answer 2

♣ Faster pulse, respiratory rate

♣ Lower blood pressure

Question 3

do children have more or less metabolic reserves?

Answer 3

more reserves

Question 4

state some ways to reduce mortality

Answer 4

♣ Obstetric care
♣ Better housing
♣ Better nutrition
♣ Immunisations

Question 5

state some non-communicable diseases that are at increased risk with low birth weight

Answer 5

o	Hypertension
o	CHD/stroke
o	NIDDM
o	Renal failure
o	Asthma