1. Which is the primary goal of community health nursing?

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To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health and
prevention of
To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs
 
To increase the productivity of the people by providing them with services that will increase their
level of health
To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing particularly
on mothers and children

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

Correct answer
The nurse has to conduct community diagnosis to determine nursing needs and problems

 
3. Population- focused nursing practice requires which of the following processes? *
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Community organizing .
 
Nursing, process
Community diagnosis
Epidemiologic process

Correct answer
Community diagnosis

 
4. 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? *
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Type of occupation, agriculture, commercial, industrial
 
Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities
Classification of the business enterprise based on net profit
Sex and age composition of employees

Correct answer
Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities

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

Correct answer
Public Health nurse of the RHU of their municipality

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

Correct answer
For people to attain their birth rights and longevity

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

Correct answer
The worth and dignity of man
 
8. Which of the following is the mission of the Department of Health? *
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Health for all Filipinos
Ensure the accessibility and quality of health
 
Improve the general health status of the population
Health in the hands of the Filipino people by the year 2020

 
9. Who is the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board? *
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Mayor
Municipal Health Officer
 
Public Health Nurse
Any qualified physician

Correct answer
Mayor

 
10. As an epidemiologist, the nurse is responsible for reporting cases or notifiable
diseases. What law mandates reporting cases of notifiable diseases? *
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Act 3573
RA.3753
 
RA 1054
RA 1082

Correct answer
Act 3573

 
11. Which step in community organizing involves training of potential leaders in the
community? *
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Integration
Community organization
Community study
Core group formation
 
 
12. In which step are plans formulated for solving community problems? *
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Mobilization
Community organization
 
Follow-up/extension
Core group formation

 
13. The public health nurse takes an active role in community participation. What is
the primary goal of community organizing? *
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To educate the people regarding community health problems
To mobilize the people to resolve community health problems
 
To organize a developmental service
To maximize the community’s resources in dealing with health problems

Correct answer
To maximize the community’s resources in dealing with health problems

 
14. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to: *
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Participate in community activities for the solution of a community problem
Implement activities for the solution of the community problem
 
Plan activities for the solution of the community problem
Identify the health problem as a common concern

Correct answer
Participate in community activities for the solution of a community problem

 
15. 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 as mentally retarded. This is classified as: *
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Health threat
Health deficit
 
Foreseeable crisis
Stress point

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

Correct answer
Participating in the investigation to determine the source of epidemic

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

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

Correct answer
There is gradual build up of cases before we epidemic becomes easily noticeable

 
19. 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? *
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A. Establishing the epidemic
B. Testing the hypothesis
C. Formulation of the hypothesis
 
D. Appraisal of facts

Correct answer
A. Establishing the epidemic

 
20. 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; *
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Epidemic occurrence
Cyclical variation
Sporadic occurrence
 
Secular occurrence

Correct answer
Cyclical variation

 
21. What law created the Philippine institute of Traditional and Alternative Health
Care? *
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RA 8483
 
RA4823
RA 2483
RA 3482

 
22. 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)? *
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Pregnant women and the elderly
Under 5 year old children
 
1-4 year old children
School age children

Correct answer
1-4 year old children
 
23. 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? *
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Tally report
Output report
 
Target/client list
Individual health record

Correct answer
Tally report

 
24.Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin may cause neural tube
defects? *
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Niacin
Riboflavin
Folic Acid
Thiamine
 
Correct answer
Folic Acid

 
25. In a mother’s class, you discuss proper breastfeeding technique. Which of these is
a sign that the baby has “lactated on” the breast property? *
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The baby takes shallow, rapid sucks
 
The mother does not feel nipple pain
The baby’s mouth is only partly open
Only the mother’s nipple is inside the baby’s mouth

Correct answer
The mother does not feel nipple pain

 
26. You explain to a breastfeeding mother that breastmilk is sufficient for all of the
baby’s nutrient needs only up to: *
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3 months
6 months
 
1 year
2 years

 
27. What is given to a woman within a month after the delivery of a baby? *
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Malunggay capsule
Ferrous sutfate l00mg O.D.
 
Retinol 200.000 IU 1 capsule
Potassium Iodate 200 mg, 1 capsule

Correct answer
Retinol 200.000 IU 1 capsule

 
28. Which biological used in EPI is stored in the freezer? *
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DPT
Tetanus toxoid
Measles vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccine
 
Correct answer
Measles vaccine

 
29. Unused BCG should be discarded how many hours after reconstitution? *
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2
4
6
 
At the end of the day

Correct answer
4

 
30. Which immunization produces a permanent scar? *
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DPT
 
BCG
Measles vaccination
Hepatitis B vaccination

Correct answer
BCG

 
31. During the physical examination of a young child, what is the earliest sign of
xerophthalmia that may observe? *
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A. Keratomalacia
B. Corneal opacity
C. Night blindness
 
D. Conjunctival xerosis

Correct answer
D. Conjunctival xerosis

 
32. To prevent xerophthalmia, young children are given Retinol capsule every 6
months. What is the dose given to preschoolers? *
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10, 000 IU
20, 000 IU
100, 000 IU
 
200, 000 IU

Correct answer
200, 000 IU

 
33. Food fortification is one of the strategies to prevent micronutrient deficiency
conditions. RA 8976 mandates fortification of certain food items. Which of the
following is among these food items? *
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Sugar
 
Bread
Margarine
Filled milk

 
34. The pathognomonic sign of measles is Koplik’s spot. You may see Koplik’s spot by
inspecting the: *
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Nasal Mucosa
Buccal mucosa
 
Skin on the abdomen
Skin on the antecubital surface

 
35. Among children aged 2 months to 3 years, the most prevalent form of meningitis is
caused by which microorganism? *
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Hemophilus Influenzae
Morbillivirus
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Neisseria meningitides
 
Correct answer
Hemophilus Influenzae

 
36. 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? *
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Pneumonic plague
Poliomyelitis
 
Small pox
Anthrax

Correct answer
Small pox

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

 
38. 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 *
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Should save time and effort.
 
Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection.
Should not overshadow concern for the patient and his family.
May be done in a variety of ways depending on the home situation, etc.

Correct answer
Should minimize if not totally prevent the spread of infection.

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

 
40. On the other hand, Operation Timbang is _____ prevention. *
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Primary
Secondary
Intermediate
 
Tertiary
Correct answer
Secondary

 
41. Which of the following is an energy-yielding nutrient? *
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Carbohydrate
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
All of the above are energy yielding
 
Correct answer
Carbohydrate

 
42. The nurse is teaching a client who has iron deficiency anemia about foods she
should include in her diet. The nurse determines that the client understands the
dietary modifications if she selects which items from her menu? *
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Nuts and ilk
Coffee and tea
Cooked rolled oats and fish
Oranges and dark green leafy vegetables
 
 
43. The nurse is planning to teach a client with malabsorption syndrome about the
necessity of following a low-fat diet. The nurse develops a list of high-fat foods to
avoid and should include which food item on the list? *
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Oranges
Broccoli
 
Cream Cheese
Broiled haddock

Correct answer
Cream Cheese

 
44. The nurse instructs a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving
hemodialysis about dietary modifications. the nurse determines that the client
understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the
dietary menu? *
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Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee
Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice
 
Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice
Cured pork, grits, strawberries, OJ

Correct answer
Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee

 
45. The nurse is conducting a dietary assessment on a client who is on a vegan diet.
The nurse provides dietary teaching and should focus on foods high in which vitamin
that may be lacking in a vegan diet? *
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Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
 
Vitamin C
Vitamin E

 
46. A client with hypertension has been told to maintain a diet low in sodium. The
nurse who is teaching the client about foods that are allowed should include which
food item in a list provided to the client? *
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Tomato soup
Boiled shrimp
Instant oatmeal
Summer squash
 
 
47. A postoperative client has been placed on a clear liquid diet. The nurse should
provide the client with which items that are allowed to be consumed on this diet?
Select all that apply:a. Broth b. Coffee c.Gelatin d.Pudding e.Vegetable juice f.Pureed
vegetables *
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a,b,c
a,c,d
d, e, f
a, e.f
 
Correct answer
a,b,c

 
48. The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension on the importance of choosing
foods low in sodium. The nurse should teach the client to limit intake of which food? *
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Apples
Bananas
Smoked sausage
 
Steamed vegetables

 
49. The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver. To minimize the effects of
the disorder, the nurse teaches the client about foods that are high in thiamine. The
nurse determines that the client has the best understanding of the dietary measures to
follow if the client states an intention to increase the intake of which food? *
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Pork
Milk
Chicken
Broccoli
 
Correct answer
Pork

 
50. In providing diet education for a patient on a low-fat diet, it is important for the
nurse to understand that with few exceptions: *
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A. Saturated fats are found mostly in vegetable sources
B. Saturated fats are found mostly in animal sources
 
C. Unsaturated fats are found mostly in animal sources
D. Linoleic acid is a saturated fatty acid