Phase 2 Post Test (CHN 1)
Phase 2 Post Test (CHN 1)
Phase 2 Post Test (CHN 1)
SITUATION 1: Mang Digong came to your health center and is complaining of chest and back pain.
1. The specimen used for specific test for tuberculosis is best taken.
a. Anytime b. Early morning
c. Height of fever d. After meals
2. This treatment plan must be followed by the patient for a minimum of six months, divided as:
a. 3 months intensive & 3 months maintenance phase
b. 4 months intensive & 2 months maintenance phase
c. 2 months intensive & 4 months maintenance phase
d. 1 months intensive & 5 months maintenance phase
3. What is the side effects of ethambutol, an anti-TB drug used in combination with Rifampicin, Isoniazid and pyrazinamide:
a. Peripheral neuritis b. Otoxicity
c. Orange- colored urine d. Optic neuritis
4. Which one of these anti TB drugs are not indicated to children with primary complex TB:
a. Rifampicin b. INH
c. Ethambutol d. PZA
5. Treatment for paucibacillary type of leprosy would include which of the following?
a. Rifampicin, dapsone & clofazimine for 24-36 months b. Rifampicin & dapsone for 6-9months
c. Rifampicin, ofloxacin, minocycline once a month d. Rifampicin & clofazimine for 1 year
Situation 2: Alternative or traditional remedies are safe, effective and economic alternative drugs for the treatment of common
ailments. As a public health nurse, you are aware of the herbal medications and other alternative remedies accepted and being
promoted by the DOH.
11. A Chinese remedy that involves massaging and application of pressure on strategic areas of the body to relieve ailment.
a. Acupuncture b. Acupressure
c. Reiki d. Biofeedback
12. Mr. Chan, a chinoy who has heart diseases, asked the nurse about possible benefits of acupressure on him. The correct
response of the nurse would be:
a. Acupressure is not an advisable alternative treatment for him
b. He should have it 2-3 times a week at least once a day to be effective
Situation 3: Jeseca is applying as regional training nurse. She holds a master degree in public health. However her experience is be
validated:
26. The required experience for regional training nurse is six years, three of which should be one of the following?
a. Research work and publication b. Staff nursing in a medical center
29. You want to serve the people in your municipality as a Public Health Nurse. You should be aware that you need to have
which of the following qualifications?
a. BSN graduate
b. Registered Nurse in the Philippines
c. With at least 1 year experience as professional nurse
d. With units in master of public Health or MAN
SITUATION 4: A 2 year old boy is brought to the health center because he felt hot for 2 days. There is malaria
risk. He does not have general danger signs. He does not have cough or difficult breathing or diarrhea. When the
health worker assessed the child’s fever, he found out that the child has runny nose.
48. Classify:
a. Very severe febrile disease b. Fever: no malaria
c. Fever: malaria unlikely d. Malaria
49. Management:
a. First dose of antibiotic , prevent low blood sugar, give paracetamol, refer urgently
b. Give paracetamol, advise mother when to return, follow up in 2 days
c. Refer urgently
d. Give antibiotics and follow up in 2 days
50. Boykulit ,18 months old, weight 10 lbs. his temperature is 38.9 degrees centigrade. The child is coughing
for 5 days. He is brought to the clinic for the first time by mother. The health center nurse checked data
for general danger signs and classified him under “pink” of the IMCI color coded triad. Which of the
following assessment finding made the nurse such classification?
Situation 5: Nurse Karen is a new BSN graduate and has just passed her licensure Examination for Nurses in the
Philippines. She has likewise been hired as a new Community Health Nurse in one of the Rural health Units in
their city.
80. In community health nursing, which of the following is our unit of service?
a. The community b. The family
c. The individual members of the barangay d. The extended members of the
family
81. The theoretical basis of community health nursing practice are theories and principles of
a. Community development b. Public health and research
c. Nursing and public health d. Nursing and health sciences
82. Which of the following best explains the concept of the people empowerment?
a. People are the recipients of health services b. People are partners in health
c. People are health beneficiaries d. The people themselves are
health resources
83. A key component of health promotions is that people in a community are able to:
a. Access private health insurance to cover their medical expenses
b. Recognizing their health needs and help develop strategies to improve their own health care
c. Stop activities such as smoking or alcohol consumption that are harmful to health
d. None of the above
84. As a PHN, what is your primary function or responsibility?
a. Reporting of cases as mandated by law b. Creating a comprehensive community diagnosis
c. Assisting the doctor in his daily tasks d. Instigating healthy lifestyle through effective
health teaching
85. Community health workers health influence the health of communities through which of the following
functions?
a. Legislating health behavior
b. Recording health status of individuals in a similar geographic region
c. Influencing health behavior and engaging in health promotion
d. Encouraging self-care & self determination
Situation 7: Public Health is defined by the who as the art of applying science in the context of politics so as to reduce inequalities
in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number.
97. WHO further consider this as the core of element of government attempts to improve and promote health and welfare of
their citizens.