Nursing Elites

1. Knowing that malnutrition is a common community health issue, you decided to conduct a nutritional assessment. What population is particularly vulnerable 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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Under 5-year-old children are particularly susceptible to protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) because they have generally been weaned and often rely on others for food. This population may suffer from poor intrafamilial food distribution, contributing to their vulnerability.

2. Which of the following is a mission of the Department of Health?

• A. Health for all Filipinos
• B. Ensure accessibility and quality of health
• C. Improve the general health status of the population
• D. Health in the hands of the Filipino people by the year 2020

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The mission of the Department of Health is to ensure the accessibility and quality of health services for the population. This encompasses providing healthcare services that are both easily reachable and of high standards to promote the well-being of the community.

3. What is the interval between tetanus toxoid doses for pregnant women?

• A. 4 weeks
• B. 6 weeks
• C. 8 weeks
• D. 12 weeks

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct interval between doses of tetanus toxoid for pregnant women is 4 weeks. This interval ensures that pregnant women receive adequate protection against tetanus, particularly in areas where the disease is prevalent. The 4-week interval helps in building and maintaining immunity to protect both the pregnant woman and her developing baby from tetanus infection.

4. What is the primary purpose of the Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS)?

• A. To monitor hospital services
• B. To record and report public health services
• C. To evaluate private health services
• D. To manage health insurance claims

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The primary purpose of the Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS) is to record and report public health services. It is specifically designed to improve health service delivery and planning by systematically collecting, managing, and analyzing health-related data. Monitoring hospital services, evaluating private health services, and managing health insurance claims are not the primary functions of the FHSIS, which is focused on public health services.

5. In a mother’s class, you discuss proper breastfeeding technique. Which of these is a sign that the baby has latched on 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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: When a baby has properly latched onto the breast, they take deep, slow sucks, their mouth is wide open, and much of the areola is inside their mouth. A key indicator of a proper latch is that the mother does not feel nipple pain, indicating that the baby is positioned correctly and feeding effectively.

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