Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. RA 7160 mandates the devolution of basic services from the national government to local government units. What is the primary goal of this devolution?

• A. To strengthen local government units
• B. To allow greater autonomy to local government units
• C. To empower the people and promote their self-reliance
• D. To make basic services more accessible to the people

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The major goal of devolution, as outlined in RA 7160, is to empower the people and promote their self-reliance. By devolving basic services to local government units, the aim is to enhance people's participation in decision-making processes and foster self-reliance within communities, ultimately promoting empowerment and self-sufficiency.

3. As the public health nurse in a municipality with a total population of about 20,000 and 3 health midwives among the RHU personnel, how many more midwife positions will the RHU need?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Since each rural health midwife is typically assigned a population of about 5,000, with the municipality's total population being 20,000, the existing 3 midwives can cover the current population adequately. Therefore, the RHU would not need any more midwife positions, making option A, '1', the correct answer.

4. What is the minimum interval between the administration of two doses of the MMR vaccine?

• A. 2 weeks
• B. 4 weeks
• C. 6 weeks
• D. 8 weeks

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The minimum interval between two doses of the MMR vaccine is 4 weeks. This interval is necessary to allow the immune system to respond to the first dose and develop a sufficient immune response before receiving the second dose. Administering the doses too close together may not provide optimal protection.

5. In the year 1980, the World Health Organization declared the Philippines, along with some other countries in the Western Pacific Region, 'free' of which disease?

• A. Pneumonic plague
• B. Poliomyelitis
• C. Smallpox
• D. Anthrax

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C, Smallpox. The World Health Organization declared the Philippines, along with other countries in the Western Pacific Region, 'free' of Smallpox in 1980. The last documented case of Smallpox worldwide was in 1977 in Somalia, leading to the global eradication of the disease.

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