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1. Garantisadong Pambata (GP) or Child Health Week is the approach adopted to provide micronutrient supplements to 6-71-month-old preschoolers on a nationwide scale. This involves twice a year distribution of:

• A. Retinol
• B. Iron
• C. Iodine
• D. Calcium

Correct answer: A

Rationale: During Child Health Week, retinol (vitamin A) is distributed to preschoolers. Vitamin A supplementation is crucial for maintaining good vision, boosting the immune system, and supporting overall growth and development in children.

2. During a discussion about partograph, a clinical instructor asked a midwifery student about its components. Which of the following are parts of the partograph? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• A. Maternal Wellbeing
• B. Fetal Wellbeing
• C. Fetal Heart Rate
• D. Maternal Vital Signs

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the partograph, components such as Maternal Wellbeing, Fetal Wellbeing, and Fetal Heart Rate are recorded. Maternal Vital Signs are not typically part of the partograph. Therefore, 'Maternal Vital Signs' is the correct answer as it is not a part of the partograph.

3. Which best describes the social determinants of health?

• A. Factors such as genetics and individual behavior
• B. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age
• C. Availability of health services and technology
• D. Access to health care services

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The social determinants of health refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, impacting their health outcomes. These factors include social, economic, and environmental influences that play a crucial role in shaping health disparities and overall well-being.

4. What is the most influential factor in determining health outcomes?

• A. Genetic predisposition to diseases
• B. Socioeconomic status
• C. Access to health care services
• D. Lifestyle choices

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Socioeconomic status plays a crucial role in determining health outcomes as it impacts access to resources, education, living conditions, and healthcare services. Individuals with higher socioeconomic status generally have better health outcomes due to easier access to quality healthcare, healthier living environments, and resources to make healthier lifestyle choices.

5. Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?

• A. Tuberculosis
• B. Malaria
• C. Cancer
• D. Heart disease

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A non-communicable disease is a medical condition or disease that is not caused by infectious agents and cannot be transmitted from person to person. Cancer fits this definition as it is a non-communicable disease that typically arises from genetic mutations or environmental factors, rather than being contagious like tuberculosis or malaria.

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