Nursing Elites

1. While on a hiking trip, a Girl Scout unit rested on Mt. Makiling when scout Jaymee, 14 years old, complained of a sudden, moderately bearable toothache. In their first-aid kit, they discovered they had no mefenamic acid but luckily stumbled upon a home that uses alternative pain-relieving medicinal plants. Which plant would be helpful for the toothache?

• A. Bawang (garlic)
• B. Lagundi
• C. Sambong
• D. Tsaang gubat

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Bawang (garlic) is traditionally used as a pain reliever, especially for toothaches due to its antimicrobial properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with dental issues.

2. One of the first steps in community assessment may involve the community health nurse driving or walking through an area and making observations about such things as environmental layout and location of agencies, hospitals, industries, and so forth. This is called a(n):

• A. Census survey.
• B. Needs survey.
• C. Informant survey.
• D. Windshield survey.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A windshield survey involves observations made from a moving vehicle, allowing the community health nurse to gather information about the community's physical and social environment without direct interaction. This method helps in understanding the community's resources, potential hazards, and overall characteristics, which are essential for planning and implementing effective community health interventions.

3. Which type of facilities are capable of performing minor surgeries and simple laboratory examinations?

• A. Secondary level health care
• B. Tertiary level of care
• C. Intermediate level of care
• D. Primary health care

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Intermediate level of care facilities are equipped to perform minor surgeries and conduct basic laboratory tests. These facilities bridge the gap between primary health care centers and hospitals offering specialized tertiary care services.

4. Which action demonstrates health advocacy?

• A. Providing direct patient care
• B. Working to change policies that affect health care access
• C. Educating patients about their health conditions
• D. Conducting health screenings in underserved areas

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Health advocacy involves advocating for policies that positively impact health care access for all individuals. By working to change policies, a person promotes equitable access to necessary care and resources, which aligns with the principles of health advocacy.

5. Parkinson's disease is associated with the loss of which of the following neurotransmitter?

• A. Serotonin
• B. Adrenaline
• C. Dopamine
• D. GABA

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for coordinating smooth muscle movements. The decrease in dopamine levels leads to the motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. Serotonin, adrenaline, and GABA are not primarily implicated in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease.

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