Community Health Nursing Questions B

Situation 5. The Expanded Program of Immunization was launched in July,1976 by the DOH and in cooperation with the WHO

21. Which of the following is the general objective of EPI?

a. Reduce morbidity and mortality among people of all ages

b. Reduce morbidity and mortality among urban poor children

c. Reduce morbidity and mortality among infants and children caused by communicable diseases

d. Reduce morbidity and mortality among pregnant women with high risk

22. What is EPI based on?

a. Research studies on communicable diseases

b. Epidemiological situation

c. Surveillance studies and research

d. Scenario of the community affected

23. Which age group is EPI compulsory as per PD#996 of 1976?

a. School entrants c. Babies and infants

b. Children of all ages d. Below 8 years old

24. As a nurse, what is your role in the implementation of EPI?

a. Target setting

b. Gather children every Wednesday for Patak

c. Surveillance studies and research

d. Management of cold chain

25. Which vaccine is a requirement for school entrants regardless of the presence of BCG scar?

a. DPT b. Hepa B c. BCG d. Anti tetanus

Situation 6: There are corner stones or pillars in Primary Health Care to achieve its mission

26. Which of the following is NOT a corner stone of Primary Health Care?

a. Intra and inter linkages

b. Use of technology and support mechanism

c. Activities for self reliance

d. Active community participation

27. To encourage active participation of the community what qualities should a nurse possess?

a. Intellectual capacities c. Role modeling

b. Coach behavior d. Leadership

28. Linkages is an important action, wherein the community leaders relate with other agencies like the following, EXCEPT:

a. Schools c. W.H.O

b. Red Cross d. Rotary club

29. The use of appropriate technology could also mean?

a. Computers c. Herbal plants

b. Medical Equip d. Essential drug

30. The primary role of a nurse in Primary Health Care is as?

a. Organizer c. Facilitator

b. Teacher d. Leader

Situation 7. Evaluation of care is an integral part in the application of nursing process.

31. What are the changes in the clients health status which is the result of the nursing intervention?

a. Healthy lifestyle

b. Desires Outcome

c. Modified Behavior

d. Compliance with regime

32. Which of the following is the structural element from which nursing care is delivered?

a. Philosophy of care c. Regimen

b. Health team d. Modification of symptoms

33. Which of the following is the process element as framework of nursing care?

a. Outcome changes

b. Determining nursing goals

c. Organizational structure

d. Nursing objectives

34. Which is the following is the outcome element of nursing care?

a. Success of nursing action

b. Budget and equipment

c. Coordination of services

d. Skill level of the client

35. What is the measure of nursing effectiveness if quality assurance is recommended?

a. Standard of practice

b. Changes in behavior of the client

c. High cost of health care regimen

d. Nurse – patient ratio

Situation 8: Immunization schedules are to be used in order to provide maximal immunity to the seven EPI diseases before the child reaches the first birthday

36. Which of the following vaccines is given at birth for the protection as part on testing from other members of the family?

a. OPV b. Measles c. BCG d. DPT

37. How many doses of DPT should be given with an interval of 4 weeks?

a. 4 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6

38. At what age is DPT given?

a. 6 weeks b. Birth c. 2 weeks d. 4 week

39. Protection against polio is increased if given earlier. When is the right age?

a. 4 weeks b. 2 weeks c. 6 weeks d. Birth

40. Measles is given subcutaneously at a dose of .5ml. At what age is this done?

a. 9 months c. 6 months

b. One and half year d. one year

Situation 9: Nursing care after delivery is very crucial to both mother and baby.

41. Which of the following is NOT checked on the mother?

a. Vital signs

b. Contracted and hard uterus

c. Going home dress

d. Expelled placenta and laceration

42. Which of the following should be watched on the baby?

a. APGAR score and congenital defects

b. Birthmark and pigmentation

c. Foot and Hand mark

d. Measure of length

43. Registration of baby must be done by a

a. Nurse

b. Community Volunteer Health Worker

c. Midwife

d. Trained Hilot

44. The first postpartum visit in the home is

a. 6 weeks after delivery c. 1 week after delivery

b. 4 weeks after delivery d. Within 24 hours

45. An important function of the nurse is recording . Where are the reports submitted?

a. Mayors Office c. FHSIS

b. Provincial Office d. Rural Health Unit

Situation 10. Mrs. Herera is the nurse at the mother and child health nursing unit of a health care facility, which includes home visit in the home of the mother and child?

46. Which of the following is Mrs. Herera’s concern when she visits the mother and child?

a. Post natal care and lactation of the mother and newborn care

b. Make a schedule of the visit to the doctors office

c. Determine family planning method for the mother

d. Evaluate socio-economic status of the family

47. Which of the following is the primary goal of maternal child health nursing?

a. To promote the well being of potential mothers and learn the right approach to family life and family planning

b. To consider that every child has love and security and has a better future

c. To insure that every expectant mother maintains good health, learns the art of child care, has a normal delivery and have healthy children

d. To avoid having children who are misdirected and became street children

48. What is the objective of prenatal care?

a. To avoid complication of babies upon delivery like fetal death in utero

b. To reach all pregnant women to give sufficient care and ensure healthy pregnancies and full term birth of healthy babies

c. To ensure that all pregnant women are given tetanus toxoid immunization

d. To schedule at least 3 prenatal visits during the time of pregnancy

49. t vitamins should a pregnant woman take to increase hemoglobin?

a. Minerals c. Ferrous sulfate

b. Vitamin A d. vitamin C

50. When should the first prenatal be advised?

a. First month c. First quickening

b. First trimester d. First LMP