Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following practices is part of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)?

• A. Promoting the use of infant formula
• B. Encouraging skin-to-skin contact after birth
• C. Separating mother and baby after delivery
• D. Scheduling feedings at fixed intervals

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is encouraging skin-to-skin contact after birth. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) aims to promote breastfeeding and bonding by encouraging practices such as immediate skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, rooming-in, and supporting exclusive breastfeeding. These practices have been shown to have numerous benefits for both the mother and the baby in terms of bonding, breastfeeding success, and overall health outcomes.

2. What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

• A. 3 months
• B. 6 months
• C. 9 months
• D. 12 months

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. This means that infants should be fed only breast milk (no other liquids or solids) during this period to ensure optimal growth, development, and health benefits.

3. Which statistic can provide the most accurate reflection of the health status of a community?

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

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Swaroop’s index is a valuable statistic that reflects the health status of a community by indicating the proportion of deaths aged 50 years and above. A higher Swaroop’s index signifies a greater proportion of individuals who lived at least 50 years before passing away. This metric provides insight into the overall health and longevity of a population, making it a more accurate reflection of community health compared to other mortality rates.

4. What is the primary purpose of administering Vitamin K to newborns?

• A. To prevent infection
• B. To promote growth
• C. To prevent bleeding disorders
• D. To enhance immune function

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Vitamin K is administered to newborns primarily to prevent bleeding disorders. Newborns have low levels of Vitamin K at birth, which can lead to a condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). Administering Vitamin K helps prevent this potentially life-threatening bleeding disorder.

5. In a municipality with a population of about 20,000, estimate the number of 1-4 year old children who should be given Retinol capsules 200,000 every 6 months.

• A. 1,500
• B. 1,800
• C. 2,000
• D. 2,300

Correct answer: D

Rationale: To estimate the number of 1-4 year old children in a population, you can multiply the total population by the percentage of children in that age group. In this case, using the Philippine population composition as reference, which is about 11.5% for 1-4 year olds, the calculation would be 20,000 x 0.115 = 2,300 children.

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