Nursing Elites

1. What is given to a child with measles?

• A. Tetanus toxoid
• B. Vitamin A
• C. Vitamin D
• D. Vitamin E

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Children with measles are given vitamin A to prevent complications, such as blindness. Vitamin A supplementation is crucial in reducing the severity and risk of complications associated with measles, particularly in populations with vitamin A deficiency.

2. What is the primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation?

• A. Delineate the etiology of the epidemic
• B. Encourage cooperation and support of the community
• C. Identify groups at risk of contracting the disease
• D. Identify the geographical locations of disease cases in the community

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to delineate the etiology of the epidemic, which involves identifying the cause or origin of the disease outbreak. This process helps in understanding how the disease spreads, its risk factors, and developing strategies for control and prevention.

3. Which of the following individuals should be considered as special targets for family planning?

• A. Individuals with two or more children
• B. Individuals with medical conditions such as anemia
• C. Individuals younger than 20 years or older than 35 years
• D. Individuals who have had a delivery within the past 15 months

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Individuals who have had a delivery within the past 15 months should be considered special targets for family planning because the ideal birth spacing is at least two years. By waiting two years (15 months post-delivery + 9 months of pregnancy), the individual can give their body enough time to recover and reduce potential health risks associated with closely spaced pregnancies.

4. In the census of the Philippines in 1995, there were about 35,299,000 males and about 34,968,000 females. What is the sex ratio?

• A. 99.06:100
• B. 100.94:100
• C. 50.23%
• D. 49.76%

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sex ratio is calculated as the number of males for every 100 females in the population. To find the sex ratio, divide the number of males by the number of females and multiply by 100. In this case, (35,299,000 / 34,968,000) * 100 ≈ 100.94:100. Therefore, the correct answer is B, indicating that there were approximately 100.94 males for every 100 females in the Philippines in 1995.

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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