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. Why is a primigravida instructed to offer her breast to the baby for the first time within 30 minutes after delivery?

• A. To initiate the occurrence of milk letdown
• B. To stimulate milk production by the mammary acini
• C. To provide the baby with colostrum
• D. To allow the mother to practice breastfeeding in the presence of healthcare providers

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Offering the breast to the baby early after delivery ensures that the baby receives colostrum, the initial milk produced by the mammary glands rich in antibodies and essential nutrients, which are crucial for the newborn's health and immune system. This early breastfeeding also helps establish the mother-infant bond and promotes successful breastfeeding in the long term.

3. RA 1054 is also known as the Occupational Health Act. Besides the number of employees, what other factor must be considered in determining the occupational health privileges to which the workers will be entitled?

• A. Type of occupation: agriculture, commercial, industrial
• B. Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities
• C. Classification of the business enterprise based on net profit
• D. Sex and age composition of employees

Correct answer: B

Rationale: According to R.A. 1054, the key factor to consider, apart from the number of employees, is the location of the workplace concerning health facilities. Specifically, an occupational nurse must be employed when there are 30 to 100 employees, and the workplace is more than 1 km away from the nearest health center. This ensures timely access to health services for employees in case of emergencies or health needs.

4. On the other hand, Operation Timbang is _____ prevention?

• A. Primary
• B. Secondary
• C. Intermediate
• D. Tertiary

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Operation Timbang is a form of secondary prevention. It aims to identify individuals in the population who are malnourished, allowing for early diagnosis and timely treatment. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of a health condition or disease.

5. In the Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS) in the Philippines, the monthly field health service activity report is a form used in which component of the FHSIS?

• A. Tally report
• B. Output report
• C. Target/client list
• D. Individual health record

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Tally report.' A tally report is completed monthly or quarterly by the Rural Health Unit (RHU) personnel and then sent to the Provincial Health Office for further processing and analysis.

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