Nursing Elites

1. The public health nurse is responsible for presenting the municipal health statistics using graphs and tables. To compare the frequency of the leading causes of mortality in the municipality, which graph will you prepare?

• A. Line
• B. Bar
• C. Pie
• D. Scatter diagram

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A bar graph is the appropriate choice for comparing the frequency of the leading causes of mortality in the municipality because it allows for the clear visualization of the different causes side by side. Bar graphs are commonly used to compare discrete categories, making them ideal for this scenario. Line graphs are typically used for showing trends over time or age, pie graphs for illustrating population composition or distribution, and scatter diagrams for displaying the correlation between two variables.

2. What is the primary goal of health education?

• A. To diagnose diseases
• B. To change behavior for improved health
• C. To provide emergency medical care
• D. To perform surgeries

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The primary goal of health education is to empower individuals with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and adopt behaviors that lead to improved health outcomes. It focuses on promoting healthy habits, disease prevention, and overall well-being.

3. You are in a client’s home to attend to a delivery. Which of the following will you do first?

• A. Set up a sterile area
• B. Put on a clean gown and apron
• C. Cleanse the client’s vulva with soap and water
• D. Note the interval, duration and intensity of labor and contractions

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Assessment of the woman should be done first to determine whether she is having true labor and, if so, what stage of labor she is in.

4. To monitor clients registered in long-term regimens, such as Multi-Drug Therapy, which component will be most useful?

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

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The Target/Client List is a record that specifically tracks clients enrolled in MDT and includes essential data like the dates when clients collected their monthly drug supplies. This list is crucial for monitoring and managing clients in long-term regimens, providing a comprehensive overview of client participation and treatment progress.

5. Which statistic best reflects the nutritional status of a population?

• A. 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate
• B. Proportionate mortality rate
• C. Infant mortality rate
• D. Swaroop’s index

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The most appropriate statistic to reflect the nutritional status of a population is the 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate. This age group is highly susceptible to the effects of malnutrition, so a population with poor nutritional status is likely to have a high 1-4 year old age-specific mortality rate, also known as child mortality rate.

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