Nursing Elites

1. In calculating the crude death rate of your municipality, with a total population of about 18,000 last year, there were 94 deaths. Among the deceased, 20 died due to heart diseases, and 32 were aged 50 years or older. What is the crude death rate?

• A. 4.1/1000
• B. 5.2/1000
• C. 6.3/1000
• D. 7.3/1000

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the crude death rate, divide the total number of deaths (94) by the total population (18,000) and then multiply by 1,000. This gives a crude death rate of 5.2 deaths per 1,000 population.

2. 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.

3. You are tasked with collecting data for nutritional assessment of a specific area. You will gather information solely from families with members who are part of the target population for Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM). Which method of data collection is most suitable for this purpose?

• A. Census
• B. Survey
• C. Record Review
• D. Review of civil registry

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A survey, specifically a sample survey, is the most appropriate method for gathering data about a sample of the population. In this scenario, focusing on families with members who are part of the target population for PEM requires collecting specific data from a subset of the overall population, making a survey the best choice for this purpose.

4. If the RHU needs additional midwife items, to whom should you submit the request for approval?

• A. Rural Health Unit
• B. District Health Office
• C. Provincial Health Office
• D. Municipal Health Board

Correct answer: D

Rationale: When the RHU requires additional midwife items, the request for approval should be submitted to the Municipal Health Board. According to R.A. 7160, basic health services have been decentralized from the national government to local government units, including municipalities. The Municipal Health Board plays a crucial role in overseeing health-related matters at the local level, making it the appropriate authority to seek approval for additional midwife items.

5. 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.

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