Nursing Elites

1. In the past year, Barangay A had an average population of 1655. There were 46 babies born in that year, 2 of whom died less than 4 weeks after birth, and 4 stillbirths were recorded. What is the neonatal mortality rate?

• A. 27.8/1000
• B. 43.5/1000
• C. 86.9/1000
• D. 130.4/1000

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Neonatal mortality rate is calculated by dividing the number of babies who died before reaching the age of 28 days by the total number of live births, then multiplying by 1,000. In this case, 2 babies died within 28 days out of 46 total live births. Therefore, the neonatal mortality rate is (2/46) * 1000 = 43.5/1000.

2. Which of the following diseases is targeted for eradication through the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)?

• A. Hepatitis B
• B. Diphtheria
• C. Poliomyelitis
• D. Tuberculosis

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Poliomyelitis is the correct answer as it is one of the diseases targeted for eradication through the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). The EPI aims to control and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases globally, with a specific focus on polio due to its severe consequences and the feasibility of eradication through vaccination campaigns.

3. What is given to a child with measles?

• A. Tetanus toxoid
• B. Vitamin A
• C. Vitamin D
• D. Vitamin E

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Children with measles are given vitamin A to prevent complications, such as blindness. Vitamin A supplementation is crucial in reducing the severity and risk of complications associated with measles, particularly in populations with vitamin A deficiency.

4. 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 these 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.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Community health services, including public health services, are prepaid paid services, through taxation, for example.

5. 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 200mg
• D. Potassium iodate 200 mg capsule

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Retinol 200,000 IU, which is a form of megadose Vitamin A, is contraindicated in pregnancy as it may have teratogenic effects, potentially harming the developing fetus. It is important to avoid high doses of Vitamin A during pregnancy to prevent adverse outcomes.

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