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What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
What is the primary goal of community health nursing?
Which statement best explains what community-based practice means in community health nursing?
Which statement best explains what community-based practice means in community health nursing?
Population-focused nursing practice requires which of the following processes?
Population-focused nursing practice requires which of the following processes?
What additional factor must be considered in determining occupational health privileges according to RA 1054?
What additional factor must be considered in determining occupational health privileges according to RA 1054?
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How many employees must a business firm employ before it is required to hire an occupational health nurse?
How many employees must a business firm employ before it is required to hire an occupational health nurse?
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When applying ergonomic principles, what role is being performed by the occupational health nurse?
When applying ergonomic principles, what role is being performed by the occupational health nurse?
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If a garment factory lacks an occupational nurse, who is responsible for meeting the occupational health needs of the workers?
If a garment factory lacks an occupational nurse, who is responsible for meeting the occupational health needs of the workers?
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Which of the following examples best illustrates the function of the school nurse in public health?
Which of the following examples best illustrates the function of the school nurse in public health?
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In evaluating the implementation of a health program, which aspect focuses on whether the resources were used efficiently?
In evaluating the implementation of a health program, which aspect focuses on whether the resources were used efficiently?
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How many more midwife items will the RHU need?
How many more midwife items will the RHU need?
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As a new B.S.N. graduate seeking a public health nursing position, which institution is the most appropriate to apply to?
As a new B.S.N. graduate seeking a public health nursing position, which institution is the most appropriate to apply to?
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Who must approve the request for additional midwife items needed by the RHU?
Who must approve the request for additional midwife items needed by the RHU?
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What is the primary objective of the devolution of basic services as mandated by RA 7160?
What is the primary objective of the devolution of basic services as mandated by RA 7160?
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Who has the ultimate authority as the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board?
Who has the ultimate authority as the Chairman of the Municipal Health Board?
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Which law requires the reporting of cases of notifiable diseases?
Which law requires the reporting of cases of notifiable diseases?
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At which level of health care facility does a client generally first seek entry into the health care system?
At which level of health care facility does a client generally first seek entry into the health care system?
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What exemplifies the developmental nature of community health nursing as stated by Freeman and Heinrich?
What exemplifies the developmental nature of community health nursing as stated by Freeman and Heinrich?
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Which disease was targeted for eradication in the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 4?
Which disease was targeted for eradication in the Philippines under Presidential Proclamation No. 4?
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Which responsibility is categorized as a supervisory function of the public health nurse over rural health midwives?
Which responsibility is categorized as a supervisory function of the public health nurse over rural health midwives?
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To whom should a hilot training participant refer a patient who is in labor and develops complications?
To whom should a hilot training participant refer a patient who is in labor and develops complications?
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For comparing leading causes of mortality, which type of graph should the public health nurse use?
For comparing leading causes of mortality, which type of graph should the public health nurse use?
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In which phase of community organizing is the training of potential leaders conducted?
In which phase of community organizing is the training of potential leaders conducted?
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What is primarily targeted in the mobilization step of community organizing?
What is primarily targeted in the mobilization step of community organizing?
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During which stage of the epidemic investigation do you compare the current frequency of the disease with the usual frequency in the community?
During which stage of the epidemic investigation do you compare the current frequency of the disease with the usual frequency in the community?
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How is the seasonal increase of Dengue fever towards the end of the rainy season best described?
How is the seasonal increase of Dengue fever towards the end of the rainy season best described?
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What is the most appropriate action to take when informing a client about a sensitive health result?
What is the most appropriate action to take when informing a client about a sensitive health result?
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What is the sex ratio in the Philippines as per the 1995 census data provided?
What is the sex ratio in the Philippines as per the 1995 census data provided?
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Which indicator best reflects success in the implementation of primary health care?
Which indicator best reflects success in the implementation of primary health care?
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What method is most effective for public health nurses to trace potential sources of sexually transmitted infections?
What method is most effective for public health nurses to trace potential sources of sexually transmitted infections?
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Which medical herb is traditionally used for treating fever, headache, and cough?
Which medical herb is traditionally used for treating fever, headache, and cough?
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What is the law that established the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care?
What is the law that established the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care?
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Which disease was the Philippines declared 'free' from by WHO in 1980?
Which disease was the Philippines declared 'free' from by WHO in 1980?
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Which action is considered the most effective control measure for preventing AIDS transmission?
Which action is considered the most effective control measure for preventing AIDS transmission?
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Which opportunistic infection associated with AIDS is known for causing tonsillopharyngitis?
Which opportunistic infection associated with AIDS is known for causing tonsillopharyngitis?
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The occurrence of false negatives in sputum examinations for tuberculosis indicates issues with which characteristic of diagnostic tests?
The occurrence of false negatives in sputum examinations for tuberculosis indicates issues with which characteristic of diagnostic tests?
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Which statement about antiretroviral agents used in the management of AIDS is incorrect?
Which statement about antiretroviral agents used in the management of AIDS is incorrect?
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What is the best advice to give to women in the first trimester of pregnancy during a German measles outbreak to prevent congenital rubella?
What is the best advice to give to women in the first trimester of pregnancy during a German measles outbreak to prevent congenital rubella?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of opportunistic infections in AIDS patients?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of opportunistic infections in AIDS patients?
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Which patient behavior is crucial for reducing the risk of HIV transmission among partners?
Which patient behavior is crucial for reducing the risk of HIV transmission among partners?
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Study Notes
Community Health Nursing
- Primary Goal: Enhance the capacity of individuals, families, and communities to cope with their health needs
- Community-Based Practice: Services are provided in the natural environment of people
- Population-Focused Nursing Practice Requires: Community organizing, nursing process, community diagnosis, and the epidemiologic process
Occupational Health Nursing
- RA 1054 (Occupational Health Act): Requires occupational health privileges based on the number of employees and type of occupation
- Minimum Employees for Occupational Health Nurse: 201 employees
- Ergonomic Principles: Implemented by the occupational nurse as an environment manager role
Healthcare Delivery System
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Levels of Health Facilities:
- Primary: Point of entry for clients
- Secondary: Provide specialized services
- Tertiary: Specialized treatment for complicated cases
- Supervisory Function of Public Health Nurse: Providing technical guidance to rural health midwives
- Referral for Complicated Labor: Public health nurse, rural health midwife, or municipal health officer
Public Health Nurse Roles
- Supervisory Function: Overseeing and guiding rural health midwives
- Reporting Notifiable Diseases: Mandated by RA 3573
Community Organizing
- Goal of Community Organizing: Mobilize people to resolve community health problems
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Steps in Community Organizing:
- Community study
- Core group formation
- Mobilization
- Integration
- Community organization
- Follow-up/extension
- Indicator of Success: People actively participate in solving community health problems
Epidemiology
- Epidemic Occurrence: A significant increase in cases of a disease above the usual frequency
- Notifiable Diseases: Diseases required to be reported to authorities
- World Health Organization (WHO): Declared the Philippines free of poliomyelitis in 1980
Primary Health Care
- Approach: Total approach to community development
- Indicator of Success: Health services are provided based on identified health needs of the people
Traditional and Alternative Health Care
- RA 8423: Created the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
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Key Concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine:
- Yin: Yielding, negative, feminine force
- Yang: Positive, masculine force
HIV/AIDS
- Best Control Measure: Being faithful to a single sexual partner
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Opportunistic Infections: Infections that take advantage of a weakened immune system
- Respiratory candidiasis: Characterized by tonsillitis
- Antiretroviral Agents: Prolong the life of clients with AIDS and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections but do not bring about a cure
- Preventing Congenital Rubella (German Measles): Consult a physician for rubella immunoglobulin
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Explore the essential concepts of Community and Occupational Health Nursing, focusing on the roles and responsibilities within healthcare delivery systems. This quiz covers various nursing practices, including community-based and population-focused approaches, and emphasizes the significance of environmental management and ergonomic principles in occupational health.
