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1. In calculating the crude death rate of your municipality, with a total population of about 18,000 last year, there were 94 deaths. Among the deceased, 20 died due to heart diseases, and 32 were aged 50 years or older. What is the crude death rate?

• A. 4.1/1000
• B. 5.2/1000
• C. 6.3/1000
• D. 7.3/1000

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To calculate the crude death rate, divide the total number of deaths (94) by the total population (18,000) and then multiply by 1,000. This gives a crude death rate of 5.2 deaths per 1,000 population.

2. Which nutrient is known to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken by pregnant women?

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Vitamin D
• C. Folic acid
• D. Iron

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Folic acid, a B vitamin, is essential for the development of the neural tube in the early stages of pregnancy. Adequate intake of folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects in the baby. It is recommended that women of childbearing age consume folic acid daily to support a healthy pregnancy.

3. In the Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS) in the Philippines, the monthly field health service activity report is a form used in which component of the FHSIS?

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

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Tally report.' A tally report is completed monthly or quarterly by the Rural Health Unit (RHU) personnel and then sent to the Provincial Health Office for further processing and analysis.

4. Which biological used in Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is stored in the freezer?

• A. DPT
• B. OPV
• C. Hepatitis B vaccine
• D. Measles vaccine

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is OPV. Oral Polio Vaccine should be stored in the freezer to maintain its potency. Vaccines like DPT, Hepatitis B vaccine, and Measles vaccine are typically stored in the refrigerator to ensure their efficacy.

5. Which nutrient is most critical for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy?

• A. Iron
• B. Calcium
• C. Folic acid
• D. Vitamin D

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Folic acid is the most critical nutrient for preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. Neural tube defects are serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. Adequate intake of folic acid before and during early pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of these defects. Iron, calcium, and vitamin D are important nutrients during pregnancy for other reasons, such as supporting the increased demands on the body for blood production, bone health, and calcium absorption, respectively.

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