Nursing Elites

1. What level of facility is Region IV Hospital classified as?

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

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Region IV Hospital is classified as a tertiary facility. Tertiary facilities are typically advanced centers that provide specialized care, advanced medical procedures, and serve as teaching hospitals for medical professionals. These hospitals offer a wide range of medical services and are equipped with advanced technology and expertise to handle complex cases. Therefore, Region IV Hospital being a tertiary facility indicates that it offers high-level medical care and serves as a regional training center for healthcare professionals.

2. Which demographic tool may be used to describe the sex composition of the population?

• A. Sex ratio
• B. Sex proportion
• C. Population pyramid
• D. Any of these may be used

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To describe the sex composition of the population, both the sex ratio and sex proportion can be utilized. The sex ratio provides a numerical comparison of the number of males to females in a population, while the sex proportion expresses the relative number or percentage of males and females in a given population. On the other hand, a population pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the age and sex distribution of a population. Therefore, any of these tools may be used to analyze and present the sex composition of a population.

3. What other statistic may be used to determine attainment of longevity besides reaching the average life span of Filipinos?

• A. Age-specific mortality rate
• B. Proportionate mortality rate
• C. Swaroop’s index
• D. Case fatality rate

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Swaroop’s index is a useful statistic to determine attainment of longevity as it focuses on the percentage of deaths aged 50 years or older. Its inverse reflects the percentage of untimely deaths, which are those who died younger than 50 years. By considering Swaroop’s index in addition to average life span, a more comprehensive assessment of longevity can be achieved.

4. 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.

5. Which level of health facility is the usual point of entry for a client into the healthcare delivery system?

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

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The primary level of health facility is the usual point of entry for a client into the healthcare delivery system. This level typically involves initial consultations, preventive care, and basic treatment services. Clients often start their healthcare journey at the primary level before being referred to higher levels of care if needed.

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