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1. Which best describes an effective approach to community health assessment?

• A. Using standardized assessment tools
• B. Collecting qualitative and quantitative data
• C. Engaging community members in the assessment process
• D. Analyzing health trends over time

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Engaging community members in the assessment process is crucial for an effective community health assessment. By involving community members, the assessment becomes more comprehensive, inclusive, and reflective of the actual needs and priorities of the community. This approach helps in gathering insights, perspectives, and first-hand experiences that may not be captured through standardized tools or data analysis alone. Community engagement fosters trust, collaboration, and empowerment within the community, leading to more meaningful and sustainable health interventions.

2. Garantisadong Pambata (GP) or Child Health Week is the approach adopted to provide micronutrient supplements to 6-71-month-old preschoolers on a nationwide scale. This involves twice a year distribution of:

• A. Retinol
• B. Iron
• C. Iodine
• D. Calcium

Correct answer: A

Rationale: During Child Health Week, retinol (vitamin A) is distributed to preschoolers. Vitamin A supplementation is crucial for maintaining good vision, boosting the immune system, and supporting overall growth and development in children.

3. The public health RN is working with a client who desires to quit smoking. The client says to the RN, 'I want to quit but I just don't think I have it in me to really make it happen.' According to the Health Belief Model, this response relates to which factor:

• A. Susceptibility
• B. Self-efficacy
• C. Severity
• D. Cue to action

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Self-efficacy.' In the Health Belief Model, self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to achieve specific goals or outcomes. In this scenario, the client's statement reflects a lack of confidence in their ability to successfully quit smoking, indicating low self-efficacy. By addressing and enhancing the client's self-efficacy, the public health RN can help empower the client to take steps towards successful smoking cessation.

4. What is the drug of choice for progressive multiple sclerosis?

• A. Ocrelizumab
• B. Dimethyl fumarate
• C. Teriflunomide
• D. Fluoroquinolones

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Ocrelizumab is the drug of choice for progressive multiple sclerosis due to its efficacy in reducing disease activity and progression in patients with this form of the disease. Dimethyl fumarate, Teriflunomide, and Fluoroquinolones are not typically used as first-line treatments for progressive MS.

5. Which term refers to trained community health workers or health auxiliary volunteers?

• A. Village health workers
• B. Barangay health workers
• C. All of the above
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Village health workers are individuals who have received training to provide health services within their community. Therefore, the correct term that refers to trained community health workers or health auxiliary volunteers is 'Village health workers.' Barangay health workers may also exist, but the specific term mentioned in the question is 'Village health workers,' making option A the correct choice.

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