NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS UNIVERSITY

Marist Avenue, General Santos City

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Pre-Quiz 3
Second Semester, SY 2023-2024
Catalogue No. NCA 2 Class Schedule Thu 3:30-6:30pm
Course Title Nursing Competency Appraisal 2 Date 2023.2.29
Subject Matter Expert Reca Rose E. Tuban,MAN, MIB Room MO 319
General Instructions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Answer the given items by
providing the necessary information asked for.

1. Which of the following is the definition of Health?

A. A state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing not merely the
absence of disease.
B. a science and art of preventing disease and prolonging life.
C. dedicated to the common attainment of the highest level of physical, mental and
social wellbeing.
D. A learned process of wellbeing with the ultimate goal of wellness, as individual
and in collaboration with others.

2. Which of the following best describes a community?

A. It is a field of public health that focuses on studying, protecting, or improving
health within the community.
B. It focusses on people within a geographical location or involved in a specific
activity.
C. A collection of people who share something in common and interact with one
another, who may exhibit a commitment with one another and may share a
geographic boundary.
D. A state of well-being in which the person is able to use purposeful, adaptive
responses and processes physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and
socially.

3. What is the legal basis for Primary Health Care approach in the Philippines?
A. Alma Ata Declaration on PHC
B. Letter of Instruction No. 949
C. Presidential Decree No. 147
D. Presidential Decree 996

4. Which is a mark of success in Primary Health Care?

A. The people utilize health services according to their needs
B. Health workers are able to provide efficient and acceptable services
C. The people are able to attain the highest level of health through their own efforts
D. Barangay officials participate actively in health-related activities
5. Which of the following is a key strategy to obtain the mission of Primary Health
Care?
A. Linkages with health organizations
B. Partnership with people
C. Requesting donations from NGO’s
D. Electing good people in government

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6. Which of the following is the mission of the Department of Health?
A. Health for all Filipinos
B. Guarantee equitable, sustainable and quality health for all Filipinos, especially the
poor, and to lead the quest for excellence in health
C. Improve the general health status of the population
D. Health in the hands of the Filipino people by the year 2020

7. In which step are plans formulated for solving community problems?

A. Mobilization
B. Follow-up/extension
C. Community organization
D. Core group formation

8. Which of the following core principles in community organizing states that

community organizing should be directed towards changing current undesirable
condition?
A. Community Organizing is process oriented.
B. Community Organizing is developmental.
C. Community Organizing is participative.
D. Community Organizing is democratic.

9. Which of the following core principles in community organizing states that the
participation of the community is the entire process of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation should be ensured?
A. Community Organizing is process oriented.
B. Community Organizing is developmental.
C. Community Organizing is participative.
D. Community Organizing is democratic.

10. Which of the following core principles in community organizing states that the
basic premise of any community organizing endeavor is that the people are the
means and ends of development and community empowerment is the process and
the outcome?
A. Community Organizing is process oriented.
B. Community Organizing is developmental.
C. Community Organizing is people-centered
D. Community Organizing is democratic.

11. Which of the following manifest a people-centered community?

A. The process of critical inquiry is informed by and responds to the experiences
and needs of the marginalized sectors.
B. Allowing the community to internalize and embrace the process requires time.
C. Enable to empower the disadvantaged population.
D. All of the choices are correct.

12. Which of the following should nurse would do to encourage community

participation?
A. Invite people from civic organizations
B. Encourage sponsorship programs
C. Refer to the doctor for prescriptions
D. Listen when people relate their problems
13. What factor contributes to the effectiveness of care to your clients as a Rural
Unit nurse?
A. Interpersonal relationship with barangay officials
B. Expertise in health education
C. Knowledge of the objectives of health programs
D. Respect the customs, beliefs and values of clients

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14. Yanna works as a Community Health Nurse with Mira. Which of these is Mina’s
regular responsibility?
A. Provides nursing care to the community
B. Communicates to the health team
C. Coordinates with municipal Health Officer
D. Establishes rapport with clients

15. Emma, the rural health midwife, works under the Public Health Nurse's
supervisor. Which of the following categories of medical care belongs to Emma?
A. Reporting of disease incidence
B. Coordinating with clients
C. Basic maternal childcare.
D. Monitoring use of equipment

16. Which medical services are offered by the Rural Health Unit?
A. Safe motherhood
B. Post hospitalization
C. Home care
D. All types
17. As a new PHN who has been told to organize Barangay San Isidro, which of the
following is your initial step in organizing the community for initial action?
A. Study the Barangay Health Statistics Record
B. Make a courtesy call to the Barangay Captain
C. Meet with the Barangay captain to make plans
D. Make a courtesy call to the Municipal Mayor
18. Which of the following is the most essential feature to look for in a place to start
community organizing?
A. Be already adopted by another organization
B. Be able to finance the projects
C. Have problems and needs assistance
D. Have people with expertise to be developed as leaders

19. Which of these places should the nurse dwell when she is getting to know the
people?
A. A simple house in the border of Barangay San Isidro
B. A simple house with fencing and gate located in the center of San Isidro
C. A modest dwelling place where people will not hesitate to enter
D. A modest dwelling place where people will not hesitate to enter located in the
center of the community

20. In the Organizational phase, you have to pick a leader for the group. Which of
these people will you pick?
A. Miguel Zobel, 50 years old, Rich and Famous
B. Rustom, 27 years old, Actor
C. Mang Ambo, 70, Willing to work for the desired change
D. Ricky, 30 years old, Influential and Willing to work for the desired change

21. Which steps in COPAR trains indigenous and informal leaders?

A. Groundwork
B. Mobilization
C. Core Group formation
D. Integration

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22. This phase entails the formation of more formal structure and the inclusion of
more formal procedure of planning, implementing, and evaluating community-wise
activities.
A. Pre entry Phase
B. Entry Phase
C. Organization-building Phase
D. Sustenance and Strengthening Phase

23. It is at this phase where the organized leaders or groups are being given training
(formal, informal, OJT) to develop their style in managing their own
concerns/programs.
A. Pre entry Phase
B. Entry Phase
C. Organization-building Phase
D. Sustenance and Strengthening Phase
E. Phase Out
24. At this phase, the different committee setup in the other phase are already
expected to be functioning by way of planning, implementing and evaluating their
own programs, with the overall guidance from the community-wide organization.
A. Pre entry Phase
B. Entry Phase
C. Organization-building Phase
D. Sustenance and Strengthening Phase
E. Phase Out

25. Which step in community organizing involves training of potential leaders in the
community?
A. Integration
B. Community organization
C. Community study
D. Core group formation

26. Which of the following describes a person who carries the microorganism but
does not show any disease-related signs or symptoms?
A. Contact
B. Infected
C. Suspect
D. Carrier

27. How many months after Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is the most
hazardous time for the development of clinical disease?
A. 4-5 months
B. 2-3 months
C. 6-12 months
D. 12-18 month

28. Tuberculosis is a primary disease caused by Tubercle bacilli. Which mode of

transmission is extremely contagious?
A. Ingestion of food
B. Airborne
C. Animal handling
D. Skin contact

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29. Which anti-TB medications are part of the treatment plan for a patient with
Category I TB who is in the continuation phase?
A. Isoniazid and Rifampicin
B. Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol
C. Ethambutol and Streptomycin
D. Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, Isoniazid and Rifampicin

30. A client with TB who is taking drugs to treat TB calls the nurse because their
urine is turning a different color. The client said that his urine went orange-red.
The nurse told the client that the client's urine turning reddish-orange is a side
effect of which anti-TB drug?
A. Isoniazid
B. Rifampicin
C. Pyrazinamide
D. Ethambutol

31. Prevention of TB includes which of the following measures?

A. BCG vaccination newborn
B. Public education about TB and its mode of transmission, methods of control
and early diagnosis.
C. Availability and accessibility of medical, laboratory and x-ray facilities for
examination.
D. All of the choices are correct

32. Pertussis is becoming communicable during which stage of illness?

A. Catarrhal stage
B. Paroxysmal stage
C. Convalescence
D. All of these

33. The mother of a baby with whooping cough should be told the following,
except:
A. Provide abdominal support
B. Feed the child during an attack
C. Allow the child to rest
D. Special attention to diet is needed when the child vomits after
cough paroxysms

34. The child has less bleeding and a high fever when they first arrive at the
hospital. Which of the following describes the child's DHF?
A. Mild
B. Moderate
C. Severe
D. No DHF

35. DHF clinical manifestations fall into three distinct stages. Which of the
following is the least probable to be observed when the stage is toxic?
A. Severe abdominal pain
B. Hematemesis
C. High fever
D. Unstable BP

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36. Rumpel Leads Test for DHF is positive when?
A. 10-15 petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed
B. No petechiae are present
C. 15-20 petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed
D. 20 or more petechiae per 2.5 cm square or 1 inch square are observed

37. In the Philippines, which condition is the most frequent cause of death
associated with Schistosomiasis?
A. Liver cancer
B. Liver cirrhosis
C. Bladder cancer
D. Intestinal perforation

38. What is the most effective way of controlling schistosomiasis in an endemic

area?
A. Use of molluscicides
B. Building of foot bridges
C. Proper use of sanitary toilets
D. Use of protective footwear, such as rubber boots

39. Which of the following is the best drug for Schistosomiasis because it kills
every microorganism that can spread the disease?
A. Metrifonate
B. Oxamniquine
C. Diethylcarbamazine Citrate
D. Praziquantel

40. Schistosoama japonicum

is the etiologic agent of which communicable disease?
A. Schistosomiasis
B. Epidemic Parotitis
C. Diphtheria
D. Filariasis

41. Acute and highly contagious measles is characterized by cough,

conjunctivitis, coryza, and fever as prodromal symptoms. The age of Lina is
fifteen months. Her maternal immunity was only effective for six months. She
presented before you today with spots appearing on her buccal mucosa. What do
you call this spot?
A. scab
B. pustule
C. Koplik
D. Papule

42. What is the other name of measles?

A. Hansen
B. Rubeola
C. Varicella
D. Rubella

43. The measles vaccine has the potential to be administered concurrently with
other immunizing agents. What combined measles vaccine should infants
receive beginning at 15 months?
A. BCG
B. OPV
C. Hepa B
D. MMR

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 44. Which of the following statement is true of measles?
A. It is an acute paramyxovirus infection
B. It is highly contagious
C. The prodrome period lasts for about two weeks
D. The rash usually begins behind the ears and neck
E. Serum antibodies appear on the third day of the incubation period
A. A, B, C, D,E, F
B. A, B, D, E
C. A, C ,E, F
D. B, D, E

45. Which of the following complications of measles should be watched?

A. Meningitis
B. Pneumonia
C. Otitis media
D. Laryngitis

46. In community health nursing it is important to take into account the family health
data coupled with an equally important need to perform ocular inspection of the
area as activities which are powerful element of:
A.Assessment
B.Evaluation
C.Planning
D.Implementation

47. The initial step in the Planning process in order to engage in any nursing project
or activities at the community level involves:
A.Evaluation of data
B.Monitoring
C.Goal-setting
D.Provision of data

48. Which of the following is the first step that community nurse must do when
conducting a home visit?
A.Place PHN bag in convenient place before doing bag technique
B.Greet client or household member and introduce yourself
C.Explain purpose of visit
D.Look into detailed aspects of the household

49. When the nurse assesses the perception of the family to a health problem, the
nurse is prioritizing health problem according to its:
A.Preventive potential
B.Nature
C.Salience
D.Modifiability

50. As a public health nurse, what is your primary function or responsibility?

A.Health promotion
B.Health restoration
C.Prevention of illness
D.Prevention of complication

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