Nursing Education and Leaders in the Philippines

Questions and Answers

What role does a nurse educator primarily play in a clinical or educational setting?

Performing administrative duties

Conducting patient treatments

Teaching theoretical knowledge and clinical skills (correct)

Managing healthcare policies

At which level of nursing does decision-making become based on client needs?

New Nurse

Competent (correct)

Advanced Beginner

Proficient

Which level of nursing typically involves making decisions based on theory and rules?

Proficient

Advanced Beginner (correct)

Nurse Entrepreneur

Competent

What characteristic defines the Proficient level of nursing practice?

Decision making based on prioritization (ABCs) Signup and view all the answers

Which role involves managing health-related behaviors and typically requires an advanced degree?

Nurse Entrepreneur Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'halal' refer to in relation to food for Islamic patients?

Allowed sea animals Signup and view all the answers

Which act created the Board of Nursing (BON) in the Philippines?

Act 2808-1919 Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the period of intuitive nursing?

Nursing practices were based on tradition Signup and view all the answers

What is the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) intended for?

Permitting use of unapproved drugs during emergencies Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly identifies an ingredient in the oral antiviral COVID drug Paxlovid?

Nirmatrelvir 300 mg Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'haram' imply in food classifications for Islamic patients?

Prohibited food Signup and view all the answers

When was the first Philippine nursing law enacted?

1919 Signup and view all the answers

What specific groups of people are targeted by the services mentioned for nursing care?

Individuals of any color, creed, or status Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?

Dantrolene sodium Signup and view all the answers

Which method of temperature taking is considered the most accessible and convenient?

Oral Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant contraindication for taking an oral temperature?

Nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect associated with muscle spasms in malignant hyperthermia?

Increased friction generating heat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for taking an oral temperature?

Stable angina Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a remittent fever?

Rapid fluctuations in fever that never return to normal Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for TENSILON?

Atropine sulfate Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can cause a constant high fever of 40-41C for more than 5 days?

Lobar pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What indicates shock in a patient experiencing anaphylaxis from a bee sting?

Blood level below 4 L Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of a relapsing fever?

Temperature fluctuates from normal to fever every 2-3 days Signup and view all the answers

What complication is associated with aspirin use in viral infections?

Reye's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

In the context of myasthenia gravis, what does a cholinergic crisis indicate?

Overmedication Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the processes involved in heat loss?

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

What year was the University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established?

1946 Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing leader was the first to receive a master's degree abroad?

Cesaria Tan Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is NOT mentioned as a requirement for nursing science?

Emotional Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as a pioneer in school health nursing education?

Rosa Militar Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the commitments of nursing as mentioned in the content?

Promoting individual and family health goals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nursing schools was established in 1947?

Manila Central University Signup and view all the answers

What advocacy did Loreto Tupaz champion in relation to the nursing board exam?

Holding the board exam outside of Manila Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is NOT a focus area of nursing outlined in the content?

Leadership Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Colleges of Nursing in the Philippines

University of Santo Tomas College of Nursing established in 1946; emphasizes dexterity, communication, and cognitive skills.
Manila Central University College of Nursing founded in 1947; shares a similar educational focus on skill development.

Nursing Leaders in the Philippines

Anastacia Giron Tupas: Prominent figure in Philippine Nursing Association.
Cesaria Tan: First Filipino nurse to obtain a master's degree abroad.
Rosa Militar: Key pioneer in school health nursing education.
Loreto Tupaz: Advocate for holding nursing board exams outside Manila.
Dean Julita Sotejo: Notable female nurse leader in the Philippines.

Concepts of Caring in Nursing

Committed to promoting health across individual, family, community, and national levels.
Personalized care extended to all individuals, regardless of background or economic status.

Dietary Considerations in Nursing

Special attention to dietary restrictions for patients of different cultures (e.g., halal for Muslim patients).
Haram (forbidden) items include land animals, while halal (allowed) items are restricted to sea creatures.

Evolution of Nursing Legislation

Act 2808 (1919): First true nursing law in the Philippines, leading to the establishment of the Board of Nursing in 1920.
Republic Act 877 (1953): Marks the first formal nursing law in the Philippines.

Periods of Nursing Development

Prehistoric intuitive nursing focused on basic care among primitive tribes.
Five stages in nursing competence:
- Novice: New graduates follow rules.
- Advanced Beginner: Developing skills with theoretical decision-making.
- Competent: Focused on client needs.
- Proficient: Prioritizes decision-making.
- Expert: Mastery of nursing skills and knowledge.

Fever Variability in Patients

Remittent fever: Fluctuates within 24 hours without returning to normal.
Constant fever: High temperature maintained for over 5 days, indicative of severe infections.
Relapsing fever: Recurring temperature spikes every few days, common in conditions like dengue.

Myasthenia Gravis Crisis

Cholinergic crisis indicates overmedication; myasthenic crisis results from undermedication.

Emergency Care for Bee Stings

Use of epinephrine pen to manage anaphylactic shock.

Important Pharmaceutical Information

TENSILON is utilized for diagnosis; a fast-acting drug with a short duration of effect, has atropine sulfate as an antidote.
Aspirin is contraindicated in patients with viral infections due to risk of Reye’s syndrome.

Processes Involved in Heat Loss

Conduction: Heat loss through direct contact, affected by muscle spasms during anesthesia.
Antidote for muscle spasm-related heat increases: Dantrolene Sodium.

Temperature Measurement Methods

Oral temperature: Most accessible; specific contraindications exist including coughing, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Accurate rectal temperature measurement: Insert 0.5-1.5 inches into the rectum using a water-based lubricant, contraindicated for hemorrhoid stages and diarrhea.

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Explore the key colleges of nursing in the Philippines and the influential nursing leaders who have shaped the profession. This quiz covers important figures, educational institutions, and the core concepts of caring in nursing. Test your knowledge on the dietary considerations and the evolving roles within the nursing field.