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. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to:

• A. Participate in community activities to address a community problem
• B. Implement activities to address the community problem
• C. Plan activities to address the community problem
• D. Identify the community problem as a common concern

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Success in community organizing is indicated when individuals actively participate in community activities aimed at addressing a shared community issue. While planning and implementation are essential components, active participation by community members is crucial for achieving sustainable solutions and fostering community engagement and empowerment.

3. What is the primary focus of community health nursing?

• A. Individual patient care
• B. Hospital-based care
• C. Community-wide health promotion and disease prevention
• D. Specialized medical treatment

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Community health nursing primarily concentrates on promoting health and preventing diseases within the community. It involves working with the community as a whole to improve health outcomes and prevent illnesses through education, interventions, and collaborations. This approach differs from individual patient care, hospital-based services, or specialized medical treatments, as it aims to enhance the well-being of the entire community by addressing broader health issues and promoting preventive measures.

4. When determining whether resources were maximized in implementing Ligtas Tigdas, what is being evaluated?

• A. Effectiveness
• B. Efficiency
• C. Adequacy
• D. Appropriateness

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Efficiency is the correct answer because it assesses whether the desired outcomes were achieved with the least amount of resources expended. In the context of Ligtas Tigdas, evaluating efficiency would involve determining if the program goals were met in a cost-effective manner, optimizing the use of resources to achieve the best results.

5. What is the legal basis of the Primary Health Care approach in the Philippines?

• A. Alma Ata Declaration on PHC
• B. Letter of Instruction No. 949
• C. Presidential Decree No. 147
• D. Presidential Decree No. 996

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, the Letter of Instruction No. 949. This instruction was issued by then President Ferdinand Marcos, directing the Ministry of Health (now the Department of Health) to utilize the Primary Health Care approach in planning and implementing health programs. This legal basis established the foundation for implementing Primary Health Care in the Philippines, aligning with the global Alma Ata Declaration's principles.

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