Question

According to IMNCI, a baby of 6 month age, criteria for fast breathing is more than ______ /min.

• A. 60
• B. 50
• C. 40
• D. 30

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In pediatrics, the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) provides guidelines for identifying fast breathing in children based on their age. For a 6-month-old baby, the criteria for diagnosing fast breathing is a respiratory rate of more than 50 breaths per minute. If a baby at this age exhibits a higher rate, it indicates fast breathing, which could be a sign of pneumonia or another respiratory issue. Hence, the correct criterion for fast breathing in a 6-month-old is more than 50 breaths per minute.