which of the following is a natality rate

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ATI Community Health Proctored Exam 2019 Quizlet

1. Which of the following is a natality rate?

A. Crude birth rate
B. Neonatal mortality rate
C. Infant mortality rate
D. General fertility rate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Crude birth rate. Natality refers to birth, making the crude birth rate a measure of the number of live births in a given population over a specific period of time. It is an essential indicator in demography and public health to understand population dynamics.

2. Which of the following is an example of a preventive measure in public health?

A. Chemotherapy
B. Vaccination
C. Radiation therapy
D. Surgical intervention

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Vaccination is a preventive measure used in public health to protect against infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to develop immunity without causing the disease. It helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases within communities and is a cost-effective way to reduce the burden of illnesses.

3. RA 1054 is also known as the Occupational Health Act. Besides the number of employees, what other factor must be considered in determining the occupational health privileges to which the workers will be entitled?

A. Type of occupation: agriculture, commercial, industrial
B. Location of the workplace in relation to health facilities
C. Classification of the business enterprise based on net profit
D. Sex and age composition of employees

Correct answer: B

Rationale: According to R.A. 1054, the key factor to consider, apart from the number of employees, is the location of the workplace concerning health facilities. Specifically, an occupational nurse must be employed when there are 30 to 100 employees, and the workplace is more than 1 km away from the nearest health center. This ensures timely access to health services for employees in case of emergencies or health needs.

4. Which is a characteristic of person-to-person propagated epidemics?

A. There are more cases of the disease than expected
B. The disease must necessarily be transmitted through a vector
C. The spread of the disease can be attributed to a common vehicle
D. There is a gradual build-up of cases before the epidemic becomes easily noticeable

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In person-to-person propagated epidemics, there is typically a gradual build-up of cases before the epidemic becomes easily noticeable. This slow onset allows for the disease to spread from one individual to another, leading to a progressive increase in cases over time.

5. What law created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care?

A. RA 8483
B. RA 4823
C. RA 2483
D. RA 3482

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A - RA 8483. R.A. 8483, also known as AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE (PITAHC), was signed into law on December 9, 1997. This law aims to accelerate the development of traditional and alternative health care in the Philippines by providing for a Traditional and Alternative Health Care Development Fund and addressing other related purposes.