CHN Flashcards by mico .

Which of the following is a function of epidemiology?
A. Identifying the disease condition based on manifestations presented by a client
B. Determining factors that contributed to the occurrence of pneumonia in a 3 year old
C. Determining the efficacy of the antibiotic used in the treatment of the 3 year old client with pneumonia
D. Evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness

D. Evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness

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To describe the sex composition of the population, which demographic tool may be used?

A. Sex ratio
B. Sex proportion
C. Population pyramid
D. Any of these may be used.

D. Any of these may be used.

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Which of the following is a natality rate?
A. Crude birth rate
B. Neonatal mortality rate
C. Infant mortality rate
D. General fertility rate

A. Crude birth rate

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You are computing the crude death rate of your municipality, with a total population of about 18,000, for last year. There were 94 deaths. Among those who died, 20 died because of diseases of the heart and 32 were aged 50 years or older. What is the crude death rate?
A. 4.2/1,000
B. 5.2/1,000
C. 6.3/1,000
D. 7.3/1,000

B. 5.2/1,000

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Knowing that malnutrition is a frequent community health problem, you decided to conduct nutritional assessment. What population is particularly susceptible to protein energy malnutrition (PEM)?
A. Pregnant women and the elderly
B. Under-5 year old children
C. 1-4 year old children
D. School age children

C. 1-4 year old children

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Which statistic can give the most accurate reflection of the health status of a community?
A. 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Swaroop’s index
D. Crude death rate

C. Swaroop’s index

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In the past year, Barangay A had an average population of 1655. 46 babies were born in that year, 2 of whom died less than 4 weeks after they were born. There were 4 recorded stillbirths. What is the neonatal mortality rate?
A. 27.8/1,000
B. 43.5/1,000
C. 86.9/1,000
D. 130.4/1,000

B. 43.5/1,000

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Which statistic best reflects the nutritional status of a population?
A. 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate
B. Proportionate mortality rate
C. Infant mortality rate
D. Swaroop’s index

A. 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate

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What numerator is used in computing general fertility rate?
A. Estimated midyear population
B. Number of registered live births
C. Number of pregnancies in the year
D. Number of females of reproductive age

B. Number of registered live births

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You will gather data for nutritional assessment of a purok. You will gather information only from families with members who belong to the target population for PEM. What method of data gathering is best for this purpose?
A. Census
B. Survey
C. Record review
D. Review of civil registry

B. Survey

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In the conduct of a census, the method of population assignment based on the actual physical location of the people is termed
A. De jure
B. De locus
C. De facto
D. De novo

C. De facto

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The Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS) is the recording and reporting system in public health care in the Philippines. The Monthly Field Health Service Activity Report is a form used in which of the components of the FHSIS?
A. Tally report
B. Output report
C. Target/client list
D. Individual health record

A. Tally report

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To monitor clients registered in long-term regimens, such as the Multi-Drug Therapy, which component will be most useful?
A. Tally report
B. Output report
C. Target/client list
D. Individual health record

C. Target/client list

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Civil registries are important sources of data. Which law requires registration of births within 30 days from the occurrence of the birth?
A. P.D. 651
B. Act 3573
C. R.A. 3753
D. R.A. 3375

A. P.D. 651

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Which of the following professionals can sign the birth certificate?
A. Public health nurse
B. Rural health midwife
C. Municipal health officer
D. Any of these health professionals

D. Any of these health professionals

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Which criterion in priority setting of health problems is used only in community health care?
A. Modifiability of the problem
B. Nature of the problem presented
C. Magnitude of the health problem
D. Preventive potential of the health problem

C. Magnitude of the health problem

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The following are building blocks of Universal Health Care (UHC) except?
A. Health workforce
B. Health financing
C. Health Technology Assessment Council
D. Health information system

C. Health Technology Assessment Council

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Which of the following women should be considered as special targets for family planning?
A. Those who have two children or more
B. Those with medical conditions such as anemia
C. Those younger than 20 years and older than 35 years
D. Those who just had a delivery within the past 15 months

D. Those who just had a delivery within the past 15 months

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Freedom of choice is one of the policies of the Family Planning Program of the Philippines. Which of the following illustrates this principle?
A. Information dissemination about the need for family planning
B. Support of research and development in family planning methods
C. Adequate information for couples regarding the different methods
D. Encouragement of couples to take family planning as a joint responsibility

C. Adequate information for couples regarding the different methods

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A woman, 6 months pregnant, came to the center for consultation. Which of the following substances is contraindicated?
A. Tetanus toxoid
B. Retinol 200,000 IU
C. Ferrous sulfate 200 mg
D. Potassium iodate 200 mg. capsule

B. Retinol 200,000 IU

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The 3rd dose of Tetanus toxoid for pregnant women can give how many percentage of protection and how long is the duration?
A. 95%; 3 years
B. 99%; 5 years
C. 95%; 5 years
D. 90%; 3 years

C. 95%; 5 years

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Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin may cause neural tube defects?
A. Niacin
B. Riboflavin
C. Folic acid
D. Thiamine

C. Folic acid

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You are in a home of a pregnant women for a home visit. Which of the following will you do first?
A. Set up the sterile area for possible home delivery
B. Ask the client’s ultrasound results for records review
C. Cleanse the client’s vulva with soap and water.
D. Assess and note the interval, duration and intensity of labor contractions.

D. Assess and note the interval, duration and intensity of labor contractions.

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In preparing a primigravida for breastfeeding, which of the following will you do?
A. Tell her that lactation begins within a day after delivery.
B. Teach her nipple stretching exercises if her nipples are everted.
C. Instruct her to wash her nipples before and after each breastfeeding.
D. Explain to her that putting the baby to breast will lessen blood loss after delivery.

D. Explain to her that putting the baby to breast will lessen blood loss after delivery.

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A primigravida is instructed to offer her breast to the baby for the first time within 30 minutes after delivery. What is the purpose of offering the breast this early? A. To initiate the occurrence of milk letdown B. To stimulate milk production by the mammary acini C. To make sure that the baby is able to get the colostrum D. To allow the woman to practice breastfeeding in the presence of the health worker

B. To stimulate milk production by the mammary acini

In a mothers’ class, you discuss proper breastfeeding technique. Which is of these is a sign that the baby has “latched on” to the breast properly? A. The baby takes shallow, rapid sucks. B. The mother does not feel nipple pain. C. The baby’s mouth is only partly open. D. Only the mother’s nipple is inside the baby’s mouth.

B. The mother does not feel nipple pain.

You explain to a breastfeeding mother that breast milk is sufficient for all of the baby’s nutrient needs only up to ____. A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 2 years

B. 6 months

What is given to a woman within a month after the delivery of a baby? A. Malunggay capsule B. Ferrous sulfate 100 mg. OD C. Retinol 200,000 I.U., 1 capsule D. Potassium iodate 200 mg, 1 capsule

C. Retinol 200,000 I.U., 1 capsule

Which biological used in Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is stored in the freezer? A. DPT B. Tetanus toxoid C. Measles vaccine D. Hepatitis B vaccine

C. Measles vaccine

Unused BCG should be discarded how many hours after reconstitution? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. At the end of the day

B. 4

In the Philippines, which condition is the most frequent cause of death associated with schistosomiasis? A. Liver cancer B. Liver cirrhosis C. Bladder cancer D. Intestinal perforation

B. Liver cirrhosis

What is the most effective way of controlling schistosomiasis in an endemic area? A. Use of molluscicides B. Building of foot bridges C. Proper use of sanitary toilets D. Use of protective footwear, such as rubber boots

C. Proper use of sanitary toilets

When residents obtain water from an artesian well in the neighborhood, the level of this approved type of water facility is A. I B. II C. III D. IV

B. II

For prevention of hepatitis A, you decided to conduct health education activities. Which of the following is IRRELEVANT? A. Use of sterile syringes and needles B. Safe food preparation and food handling by vendors C. Proper disposal of human excreta and personal hygiene D. Immediate reporting of water pipe leaks and illegal water connections

A. Use of sterile syringes and needles

Which biological used in Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) should NOT be stored in the freezer? A. DPT B. Oral polio vaccine C. Measles vaccine D. MMR

B. Oral polio vaccine

A BHW asked you about where does the rash of German Measles. You are correct if you answered: A. Abdomen B. Hairline C. Face D. Buttocks

C. Face

A client was diagnosed as having Dengue fever. You will say that there is slow capillary refill when the color of the nailbed that you pressed does not return within how many seconds? A. 3 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10

A. 3

A 3-year old child was brought by his mother to the health center because of fever of 4-day duration. The child had a positive tourniquet test result. In the absence of other signs, which is the most appropriate measure that the PHN may carry out to prevent Dengue shock syndrome? A. Insert an NGT and give fluids per NGT. B. Instruct the mother to give the child Oresol. C. Start the patient on intravenous fluids STAT. D. Refer the client to the physician for appropriate management.

B. Instruct the mother to give the child Oresol.

The pathognomonic sign of measles is Koplik’s spot. You may see Koplik’s spot by inspecting the _____. A. Nasal mucosa B. Buccal mucosa C. Skin on the abdomen D. Skin on the antecubital surface

B. Buccal mucosa

Among the following diseases, which is airborne? A. Viral conjunctivitis B. Acute poliomyelitis C. Diphtheria D. Measles

D. Measles

Among children aged 2 months to 3 years, the most prevalent form of meningitis is caused by which microorganism? A. Hemophilus influenzae type B B. Morbillivirus C. Steptococcus pneumoniae D. Neisseria meningitides

A. Hemophilus influenzae type B

Human beings are the major reservoir of malaria. Which of the following strategies in malaria control is based on this fact? A. Stream seeding B. Stream clearing C. Destruction of breeding places D. Zooprophylaxis

D. Zooprophylaxis

The use of larvivorous fish in malaria control is the basis for which strategy of malaria control? A. Stream seeding B. Stream clearing C. Destruction of breeding places D. Zooprophylaxis

A. Stream seeding

Mosquito-borne diseases are prevented mostly with the use of mosquito control measures. Which of the following is NOT appropriate for malaria control? A. Use of chemically treated mosquito nets B. Seeding of breeding places with larva-eating fish C. Destruction of breeding places of the mosquito vector D. Use of mosquito-repelling soaps, such as those with basil or citronella

C. Destruction of breeding places of the mosquito vector

A 4-year old client was brought to the health center with the chief complaint of severe diarrhea and the passage of “rice water” stools. The client is most probably suffering from which condition? A. Giardiasis B. Cholera C. Amebiasis D. Dysentery

B. Cholera

In the Philippines, which specie of schistosoma is endemic in certain regions? A. S. mansoni B. S. japonicum C. S. malayensis D. S. haematobium

B. S. japonicum

A 32-year old client came for consultation at the health center with the chief complaint of fever for a week. Accompanying symptoms were muscle pains and body malaise. A week after the start of fever, the client noted yellowish discoloration of his sclera. History showed that he waded in flood waters about 2 weeks before the onset of symptoms. Based on his history, which disease condition will you suspect? A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. Tetanus D. Leptospirosis

D. Leptospirosis

MWSS provides water to Manila and other cities in Metro Manila. This is an example of which level of water facility? A. I B. II C. III D. IV

C. III

You are the PHN in the city health center. A client underwent screening for AIDS using ELISA. His result was positive. What is the best course of action that you may take? A. Get a thorough history of the client, focusing on the practice of high risk behaviors. B. Ask the client to be accompanied by a significant person before revealing the result. C. Refer the client to the physician since he is the best person to reveal the result to the client. D. Refer the client for a supplementary test, such as Western blot, since the ELISA result may be false.

D. Refer the client for a supplementary test, such as Western blot, since the ELISA result may be false.

Which is the BEST control measure for AIDS? A. Being faithful to a single sexual partner B. Using a condom during each sexual contact C. Avoiding sexual contact with commercial sex workers D. Making sure that one’s sexual partner does not have signs of AIDS

B. Using a condom during each sexual contact

The most frequent causes of death among clients with AIDS are opportunistic diseases. Which of the following opportunistic infections is characterized by tonsillopharyngitis? A. Respiratory candidiasis B. Infectious mononucleosis C. Cytomegalovirus disease D. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

B. Infectious mononucleosis

To determine possible sources of sexually transmitted infections, which is the BEST method that may be undertaken by the public health nurse? A. Contact tracing B. Community survey C. Mass screening tests D. Interview of suspects

A. Contact tracing

Antiretroviral agents, such as AZT, are used in the management of AIDS. Which of the following is NOT an action expected of these drugs. A. They prolong the life of the client with AIDS. B. They reduce the risk of opportunistic infections C. They shorten the period of communicability of the disease. D. They are able to bring about a cure of the disease condition.

D. They are able to bring about a cure of the disease condition.

A barangay had an outbreak of German measles. To prevent congenital rubella, what is the BEST advice that you can give to women in the first trimester of pregnancy in the barangay? A. Advice them on the signs of German measles. B. Avoid crowded places, such as markets and moviehouses. C. Consult at the health center where rubella vaccine may be given. D. Consult a physician who may give them rubella immunoglobulin.

D. Consult a physician who may give them rubella immunoglobulin.

You were invited to be the resource person in a training class for food handlers. Which of the following would you emphasize regarding prevention of staphylococcal food poisoning? A. All cooking and eating utensils must be thoroughly washed. B. Food must be cooked properly to destroy staphylococcal microorganisms. C. Food handlers and food servers must have a negative stool examination result. D. Proper handwashing during food preparation is the best way of preventing the condition.

D. Proper handwashing during food preparation is the best way of preventing the condition.

In a mothers’ class, you discussed childhood diseases such as chicken pox. Which of the following statements about chicken pox is correct? A. The older one gets, the more susceptible he becomes to the complications of chicken pox. B. A single attack of chicken pox will prevent future episodes, including conditions such as shingles. C. To prevent an outbreak in the community, quarantine may be imposed by health authorities. D. Chicken pox vaccine is best given when there is an impending outbreak in the community.

A. The older one gets, the more susceptible he becomes to the complications of chicken pox.

Complications to infectious parotitis (mumps) may be serious in which type of clients? A. Pregnant women B. Elderly clients C. Young adult males D. Young infants

C. Young adult males

Which is the primary goal of community health nursing? A. To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health and prevention of B. To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs C. To increase the productivity of the people by providing them with services that will increase their level of health D. To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing particularly on mothers and children

B. To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs

CHN is a community-based practice. Which best explains this statement? A. The service is provided in the natural environment of people B. The nurse has to conduct community diagnosis to determine nursing needs and problems C. The service are based on the available resources within the community D. Priority setting is based on the magnitude of the health problems identified

B. The nurse has to conduct community diagnosis to determine nursing needs and problems

Population- focused nursing practice requires which of the following processes? A. Community organizing B. Nursing process C. Community diagnosis D. Epidemiologic process

C. Community diagnosis

RA 1054 is also known as the Occupational Health Act. Aside from the number of employees, what other factor must be considered in determining the occupational health privileges to which the workers will be entitled? A. Type of occupation,: agriculture, commercial, industrial B. Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities C. Classification of the business enterprise based on net profit D. Sex and age composition of employees

B. Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities

. A business firm must employ an occupational health nurse when it has at least how many employees. A. 21 B. 101 C. 201 D. 301

B. 101

When the occupational health nurse employs ergonomic principles, she is performing which of her roles? A. Health care provider B. Health educator C. Health care coordinator

C. Health care coordinato

A garment factory does not have an occupational nurse. Who shall provide the occupational health needs of the factory workers? A. Occupational health nurse at the Provincial Health Office B. Physician employed by the factory C. Public Health nurse of the RHU of their municipality D. Rural Sanitary inspector of the RHU in their municipality

C. Public Health nurse of the RHU of their municipality

“Public health services are given free of charge”. Is this statement true or false? A. The statement is true; it is the responsibility of government to provide haste services B. The statement is false; people pay indirectly for public health services C. The statement may be true or false; depending on the Specific service required D. The statement may be true or false; depending on policies of the government concerned.

B. The statement is false; people pay indirectly for public health services

According to C.E. Winslow, which of the following is the goal of Public Health? A. For people to attain their birthrights and longevity B. For promotion of health and prevention and diseases C. For people to have access to basic health services D. For people to be organized in their health efforts

A. For people to attain their birthrights and longevity

We say that a Filipino has attained longevity when he is able to reach the average life span of Filipinos. What other statistic may be used to determine attainment of longevity? A. Age-specific mortality rate B. Proportionate mortality rate C. Swaroop’s index D. Case fatality rate

C. Swaroop’s index

Which of the following is the most prominent feature of public health nursing? A. It involves providing home care to sick people who are not confined in the hospital B. Services are provided free of charge to people within the catchment area C. The public health nurse functions as part of a team providing a public health nursing service D. Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative services

D. Public health nursing focuses on preventive, not curative services

According to Margaret Shetland, the philosophy of public health nursing is based on which of the following? A. Health and longevity as birthrights B. The mandate of the state to protect the birthrights of its citizens C. Public health nursing as a specialized field of nursing D. The worth and dignity of man

D. The worth and dignity of man

Which of the following is the mission of the Department of Health? A. Health for all Filipinos B. Ensure the accessibility and quality of health C. To lead the country in the development of a Productive, Resilient, Equitable and People Centered health system. D. Health in the hands of the Filipino people by the year 2022

C. To lead the country in the development of a Productive, Resilient, Equitable and People Centered health system.

Region IV Hospital is classified as what level of facility? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Intermediate D. Tertiary

D. Tertiary

What is true of primary facilities? A. They are usually government-run B. Their services are provided on an out-patient basis C. They are training facilities for health professionals D. A community hospital is an example of this level of health facilities

B. Their services are provided on an out-patient basis

Which is an example of the school nurse’s health care provider function? A. Requesting for BCG from the RHU for school entrance immunization B. Conducting random classroom inspection during measles epidemic C. Taking remedial action on an accident hazard in the school playground D. Observing places in the school where pupils spend their free times

B. Conducting random classroom inspection during measles epidemic

When the nurse determines whether resources were maximized in implementing Ligtas Tigdas, she is evaluating: A. Effectiveness B. Efficiency C. Adequacy D. Appropriateness

B. Efficiency

You are a new B.S.N. graduate. You want to become a Public Health Nurse. Where will you apply? A. Department of Health B. Provincial Health Office C. Regional Health Office D. Rural Health Unit

D. Rural Health Unit

RA 7160 mandates devolution of basic services from the national government to local government units. Which of the following is the major goal of devolution? A. To strengthen local government units B. To allow greater autonomy to local government units. C. To empower the people and promote their self-reliance D. To make basic services more accessible to the people

C. To empower the people and promote their self-reliance

Who is the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board? A. Local executive officer B. Municipal Health Officer C. Public Health Nurse D. Any qualified physician

A. Local executive officer

Which level of health facility is the usual point of entry of a client into the health care delivery system? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Intermediate D. Tertiary

A. Primary

The public health nurse is the supervisor of rural health midwives. Which of the following is a supervisory function of the pubic health nurse? A. Referring cases or patients to the midwife B. Providing technical guidance to the midwife C. Proving nursing care to cases referred by the midwife D. Formulating and implementing training programs for midwives

B. Providing technical guidance to the midwife

80. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of community health services? a. To provide quality nursing services to individual, family, and community. b. To provide promotive actions in the community. c. To raise the level of health of the whole community. d. To participate in the development of an over-all health plan for the community.

c. To raise the level of health of the whole community.

Nurse Maine provided first aid to a wounded child and she taught the mother how to clean the wound properly. Nurse Maine is performing what role/s? a. Health educator and clinician b. Coordinator of services c. Care provider and role model d. Provider of care and Health educator

d. Provider of care and Health educator

Nurse main knew the roles and functions of a public health nurse, She is manager if she perform which of the following? a. Conducts pre and post conference for clinic patients. b. Facilitates training for barangay health workers. c. Formulates individual, family, group and community centered care plan. d. Prepares and submits required reports and records.

c. Formulates individual, family, group and community centered care plan.

In community health nursing, which of the following is considered unit of service? a. Barangay Trancoville b. Delos Santos Family c. The whole community d. Juan Dela Cruz

b. Delos Santos Family

Well Population and at risk is part of recipients of Universal Health Care. What does universal health coverage (UHC) mean? A. UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need, when and where they need them. B. UHC prevents people from being pushed into poverty when paying for health services out of their own pockets. C. UHC enables everyone to access the services that address the most important causes of disease and death. D. UHC is about health services for individuals and populations, such as controlling mosquito breeding grounds. E. All the above

E. All the above

Nurse Alden was asked by a Barangay Health Worker (BHW), if what is the importance of health education to the community. Nurse Alden is correct if he states which of the following? a. “Health education provides what people wants to know” b. “Through health education, it improves the health of the people by employing various methods of scientific procedures to show healthful ways of living” c. “Health education meets the needs, interests, and problems of the people affected.” d. “It is the process whereby knowledge, attitude, and practice of people are changed”

d. “It is the process whereby knowledge, attitude, and practice of people are changed”

Which of the following principle of health education is incorrect? a. Health education is a slow continuous process b. Health education utilizes community resources c. Health education is a basic function of the community health nurse only. d. Health education helps people attain health through their own efforts.

c. Health education is a basic function of the community health nurse only.

Nurse Alden was asked by a mother if what herbal medicine is given to her child that has cough? a. Vitex negundo b. Peporonia pellucida c Quisqualis indica L. d. Mamordica charantia

a. Vitex negundo

Mang Berting has edema on his feet. Which of the following is the appropriate herbal medicine to treat his edema? a. Tsaang-Gubat b. Sambong c. Bawang d. Pancit-pancitan

b. Sambong

Aling Lita uses Tsaang gubat to treat her Diarrhea. She drinks it every 3 hours, after several hours she had red and itchy spots on her skin, as the community health nurse what is your initial action? a. Find a matured leaves of akapulko and apply it to the affected skin. b. Apply skin ointment to the red spots. c. Stop giving the herbal medicine she is taking. d. Consult a doctor.

c. Stop giving the herbal medicine she is taking.

Which of the following statement is true regarding important precautions in using herbal medicines? a. In preparing the herbal medicine, you may use any pot. b. Don’t remove the cover of the pot while cooking the herbal medicine. c. Ampalaya is indicated for client with Insulin dependent diabetes. d. Use only one part of the plant being advocated.

d. Use only one part of the plant being advocated.

Which of the following the nurse could use to treat gout and rheumatism? a. Niyug-niyugan b. sambong c. pancit pancitan d. tsaang gubat

c. pancit pancitan

Nurse Marian called a community assembly to discuss Disaster Management to barangay near the Mayon volcano. She is practicing what type of health care services? a. health promotion b. primary prevention c. secondary prevention d. tertiary prevention

b. primary prevention

The typology of family nursing problems is used in the statement of nursing diagnosis in the care of families. The youngest child of the delos Reyes family has been diagnosed with autism. This is classified as: A. wellness state B. Health deficit C. Foreseeable crisis D. Health threat

B. Health deficit

Isolation of a child with measles belongs to what level of prevention? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Intermediate D. Tertiary

A. Primary

Who among the following are recipients of the tertiary level of prevention? a. Those under early treatment b. Those under supportive care c. Those scheduled for surgery d. Those under early detection

c. Those scheduled for surgery

Kyline, 18 year old teenager, she have done breast self examination after she took a bath. This belongs to what level of prevention? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Intermediate D. Tertiary

B. Secondary

Operation Timbang is one of the activities in your barangay. This belongs to what level of prevention? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Intermediate D. Tertiary

B. Secondary

Mayon Volcano begins to erupt, as community health nurse advised the residents near the area to evacuate immediately. The nurse performs what level of prevention? a. health promotion b. primary prevention c. secondary prevention d. tertiary prevention

b. primary prevention

The single most important factor that serves as basis in preparing the family health care plan: a. Needs and problems as seen and accepted by the nurse. b. Data gathering from the health center c. Needs and problems gathered and recognized by the people. d. Needs as expressed by the barangay and SK officials

c. Needs and problems gathered and recognized by the people.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the dominating, positive and masculine force is termed: A. Yin B. Yang C. Qi D. Chai

B. Yang

Which of the following is true regarding Acupressure? a. Acupressure will suffice to relieve the symptoms of chronic illness b. Peanuts and legumes is good to eat while doing acupressure c. Thumb pressure should be 3-4 thumbs d. In locating acupressure points, you may use the Tsun measurement.

d. In locating acupressure points, you may use the Tsun measurement.

Aling Mirasol who has joint paint approached you regarding acupressure application. Which statement made by the client that further instruction regarding acupressure is needed? a. “My room should be well ventilated” b. “I shouldn’t eat shrimps and crab” c. “I will do it as frequent as every 3 hours” d. “If symptoms persist, I should consult a doctor

c. “I will do it as frequent as every 3 hours”

In what stage of HIV Infection is the patients exhibits no signs and symptoms for an average of 10 years? a. primary b. latent c. AIDS d. peak

b. latent

The common cold is mainly spread through air and can be result over two hundred various viruses which attack the respiratory system. Aromatherapy can play a role in helping each energy center of the body. The most effective essential oil that can treat cold symptoms and shorten the duration of cold is: a. Lavender b. lemongrass c. eucalyptus d. tea tree

c. eucalyptus

Aling Myrna asked you regarding aromatherapy. She complains the she has hard time sleeping every night. As the community health nurse what essential oil will you advised to improve her sleep? a. lemongrass b. lavender c. tea tree d. peppermint

b. lavender

Which statement of the following statement is TRUE in the concept of COPAR? a. leader centered b. group centered c. passive approach d. none of the above

b. group centered

What is the most important activity in pre-entry phase? a. training of staff b. site selection c. formulation of goals, objectives, and targets. d. all of the above

b. site selection

Which of the following is NOT criteria in selection of community? a. areas must not have serious problem in peace and order b. most of the group middle income c. DOPES-VIRGIN COMMUNITY d. must have 100-200 families

b. most of the group middle income

What phase in COPAR when leaders are selected? a. entry b. pre entry c. community diagnoses phase d. strengthening and sustenance

a. entry

Who is the newly appointed Secretary of Department of Health? a. Anastacia Guiron Topaz b. Doc Willie Ong c. Dr. Joshua Brillantes d. Dr. Teodoro Herbosa

d. Dr. Teodoro Herbosa

You organize community groups to participate in the community activities. You can BEST motivate to participate in community health development program by: A. Conducting group works B. Instructing the people to agree with your plans C. Allowing the people to exercise decision-making D. Assigning people participative roles

C. Allowing the people to exercise decision-making

As community health nurse engaged in the process community empowerment, it is essential that you: A. Gather data from the community B. Make decisions for people in the community C. Form partnerships with people in the community D. Accepts responsibility for people’s action

C. Form partnerships with people in the community

You understand that one characteristics of a community that is described as having community competencies is that which has the ability to: A. Identify their needs, achieve consensus, and plan and implement goals B. Delegate any community processes to an outside expert such as the community health nurse C. Perform their own cross-sectional epidemiological studies D. Predict morbidity and mortality rates in the population or geographic are

A. Identify their needs, achieve consensus, and plan and implement goals

It is an approach to community development to transform apathetic poor into a dynamic participatory and politically responsive community. A. Community organizing participatory active research B. Community organizing participatory action research C. Community organizing participation action research D. Community organizing participatory academic research

B. Community organizing participatory action research

Which phase in COPAR wherein you register the organization to Security Exchange Commission (SEC). a. entry b. pre entry c. strengthening and sustenance d. research phase

c. strengthening and sustenance

Which activities are belong to the community organizing that people of the community are brought together to: A. Plan activities B. Identify their own problems C. Implement activities D. evaluate activities E. all of the above

E. all of the above

This is a learning process whereby knowledge, attitudes and practice of people are changed to improve the health status of individuals, families or communities. A. Health education B. Motivation C. Self Reliance D. Heath promotion

A. Health education

What is the Greenhouse Effect? a) The name of climate change legislation that passed by congress b) When you paint your house green to become an environmentalist c) When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet d) When you build a greenhouse

c) When the gasses in our atmosphere trap heat and block it from escaping our planet

Which of the following is an effect of global warming? A: melting ice B: rising sea levels C: changes in weather patterns D: all of the above

D: all of the above

What is NOT believed to cause global warming? A: increase in greenhouse gases B: increase in human populations C: burning fossil fuels D: none of the above

D: none of the above

Which type of family-nurse contact will provide you with the best opportunity to observe family dynamics? A. Clinic consultation B. Group conference C. Home visit D. Written communication

C. Home visit

The typology of family nursing problems is used in the statement of nursing diagnosis in the care of families. The youngest child of the de los Reyes family has been diagnosed as mentally retarded. This is classified as a: A. Health threat B. Health deficit C. Foreseeable crisis D. Stress point

B. Health deficit

The de los Reyes couple have a 6-year old child entering school for the first time. The de los Reyes family has a: A. Health threat B. Health deficit C. Foreseeable crisis D. Stress point

B. Health deficit

Which of the following is an advantage of a home visit? A. It allows the nurse to provide nursing care to a greater number of people. B. It provides an opportunity to do first hand appraisal of the home situation. C. It allows sharing of experiences among people with similar health problems. D. It develops the family’s initiative in providing for health needs of its members.

B. It provides an opportunity to do first hand appraisal of the home situation.

Which is CONTRARY to the principles in planning a home visit? A. A home visit should have a purpose or objective. B. The plan should revolve around family health needs. C. A home visit should be conducted in the manner prescribed by the RHU. D. Planning of continuing care should involve a responsible family member.

C. A home visit should be conducted in the manner prescribed by the RHU.

The PHN bag is an important tool in providing nursing care during a home visit. The most important principle of bag technique states that it A. Should save time and effort. B. Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection. C. Should not overshadow concern for the patient and his family.

A. Should save time and effort.

To maintain the cleanliness of the bag and its contents, which of the following must the nurse do? A. Wash his/her hands before and after providing nursing care to the family members. B. In the care of family members, as much as possible, use only articles taken from the bag. C. Put on an apron to protect her uniform and fold it with the right side out before putting it back into the bag. D. At the end of the visit, fold the lining on which the bag was placed, ensuring that the contaminated side is on the outside.

A. Wash his/her hands before and after providing nursing care to the family members.

The public health nurse conducts a study on the factors contributing to the high mortality rate due to heart disease in the municipality where she works. Which branch of epidemiology does the nurse practice in this situation? A. Descriptive B. Therapeutic C. Analytical D. Evaluation

C. Analytical

Which of the following is an epidemiologic function of the nurse during an epidemic? A. Conducting assessment of suspected cases to detect the communicable disease B. Monitoring the condition of the cases affected by the communicable disease C. Participating in the investigation to determine the source of the epidemic D. Teaching the community on preventive measures against the disease

C. Participating in the investigation to determine the source of the epidemic

The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to A. Delineate the etiology of the epidemic B. Encourage cooperation and support of the community C. Identify groups who are at risk of contracting the disease D. Identify geographical location of cases of the disease in the community

A. Delineate the etiology of the epidemic

Which is a characteristic of person-to-person propagated epidemics? A. There are more cases of the disease than expected. B. The disease must necessarily be transmitted through a vector. C. The spread of the disease can be attributed to a common vehicle. D. There is a gradual build up of cases before the epidemic becomes easily noticeable.

D. There is a gradual build up of cases before the epidemic becomes easily noticeable.

In the investigation of an epidemic, you compare the present frequency of the disease with the usual frequency at this time of the year in this community. This is done during which stage of the investigation? A. Establishing the epidemic B. Testing the hypothesis C. Formulation of the hypothesis D. Appraisal of facts

A. Establishing the epidemic 1. Establishing the epidemic 4. Testing the hypothesis 3. Formulation of the hypothesis 2. Appraisal of facts 5. Conclusion

The number of cases of Dengue fever usually increases towards the end of the rainy season. This pattern of occurrence of Dengue fever is best described as A. Epidemic occurrence B. Cyclical variation C. Sporadic occurrence D. Secular variation

B. Cyclical variation

In the year 1980, the World Health Organization declared the Philippines, together with some other countries in the Western Pacific Region, “free” of which disease? A. Pneumonic plague B. Poliomyelitis C. Small pox D. Anthrax

C. Small pox

RA 11223 also known as Universal Health Care mandated a fair and transparent priority setting mechanism for the development of policies and programs, regulation, and the determination of a range of entitlements. This is also known as? a. Health Technology Assessment Council b. Health Technology Agency c. Health Assessment and Technology d. Technology Assessment Council

a. Health Technology Assessment Council

Primary health care is a total approach to community development. Which of the following is an indicator of success in the use of the primary health care approach? A. Health services are provided free of charge to individuals and families. B. Local officials are empowered as the major decision makers in matters of health. C. Health workers are able to provide care based on identified health needs of the people. D. Health programs are sustained according to the level of development of the community.

D. Health programs are sustained according to the level of development of the community.

Sputum examination is the major screening tool for pulmonary tuberculosis. Clients would sometimes get false negative results in this exam. This means that the test is not perfect in terms of which characteristic of a diagnostic examination? A. Effectiveness B. Efficacy C. Specificity D. Sensitivity

D. Sensitivity

Use of appropriate technology requires knowledge of indigenous technology. Which medicinal herb is given for fever, headache and cough? A. Sambong B. Tsaang gubat C. Akapulko D. Lagundi

D. Lagundi

What law created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care? A. R.A. 8423 B. R.A. 4823 C. R.A. 2483 D. R.A. 3482

A. R.A. 8423

In traditional Chinese medicine, the yielding, negative and feminine force is termed A. Yin B. Yang C. Qi D. Chai

A. Yin

What is the legal basis for Primary Health Care approach in the Philippines? A. Alma Ata Declaration on PHC B. Letter of Instruction No. 949 C. Presidential Decree No. 147 D. Presidential Decree 996

B. Letter of Instruction No. 949

Which of the following demonstrates intersectoral linkages? A. Two-way referral system B. Team approach C. Endorsement done by a midwife to another midwife D. Cooperation between the PHN and public school teacher

D. Cooperation between the PHN and public school teacher

This is a an Act Instituting Universal Health Care for All Filipinos, Prescribing Reforms in the Health Care System, and Appropriating Funds Therefore? A. RA 12233 B. RA 11232 C. RA 11332 D. RA 11223

D. RA 11223

It is an illness due to a specific agent transmitted by an agent from a reservoir to a susceptible host through different modes of transmission: a. Contagious disease b. Communicable disease c. Infectious disease d. Iatrogenic disease

b. Communicable disease

Presence of classical sings and symptoms that are highly specific to a certain disease is known as: A. Tell tall signs B. Pathognomonic sign C. Distinctive sign D. Fastigium sign

B. Pathognomonic sign

The infection brought by normal biota of the body with low degree of virulence but may take advantage when the body is immunocompromised: A. Opportunistic infection B. Nosocomial infection C. True infection D. Parasitic infection

A. Opportunistic infection

The pattern of infection where the pathognomonic signs of a specific disease is present is: A. Incubation period B. Prodromal period C. Invasion/ fastigium period D. Convalescent period

C. Invasion/ fastigium period

148. Cholera, tetanus, and typhoid fever occurs intermittently or on and off in different parts of the country. This is pattern of disease occurrence is known as: A. Endemic B. Epidemic C. Sporadic D. Pandemic

C. Sporadic

149. Level of prevention focused on the early sick and aimed to detect diseases at its early state: a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary d. Quarternary

b. Secondary

Which contraindication should the nurse assess for prior to giving a child immunizations? A. Mild cold symptoms B. Chronic asthma C. Depressed immune system D. Allergy to eggs

C. Depressed immune system

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