Community_Health_Nursing_Responsibilities_Answers.pdf

Community Health Nursing Responsibilities Answers 1. Which year were the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly? A. 2015 B. 2010 C. 2023 D. 2020 Answer: 2015 (A) The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted on September 15, 2015. 2. What is...

Community Health Nursing Responsibilities Answers 1. Which year were the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations General Assembly? A. 2015 B. 2010 C. 2023 D. 2020 Answer: 2015 (A) The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted on September 15, 2015. 2. What is one of the aims of the Millennium Development Goals? A. Increase agricultural exports B. Achieve Universal Primary Education C. Improve technological infrastructure D. Enhance military defenses Answer: Achieve Universal Primary Education (B) The Millennium Development Goals include achieving Universal Primary Education as a key objective. 3. Who initiated public health services during the Spanish Regime? A. Ms. Perlita Clark B. Bro. Juan Clemente C. Dr. Rosario Pastor D. Ms. Carmen del Rosario Answer: Bro. Juan Clemente (B) Bro. Juan Clemente is credited with initiating public health services with a dispensary in 1577. 4. What was established under Act No. 309 during the American Regime? A. Health Education Curriculum B. Public Health Research Institute C. Provincial and municipal Boards of Health D. The Bureau of Health Answer: Provincial and municipal Boards of Health (C) Act No. 309 established provincial and municipal Boards of Health. 5. Which year saw the creation of the Philippine Board of Health? A. 1905 B. 1898 C. 1915 D. 1901 Answer: 1901 (D) The Philippine Board of Health was created in 1901. 6. Who was the first Filipino Nurse Supervisor in public health nursing? A. Dr. Rosario Pastor B. Ms. Carmen del Rosario C. Bro. Juan Clemente D. Ms. Perlita Clark Answer: Ms. Carmen del Rosario (B) Ms. Carmen del Rosario became the first Filipino Nurse Supervisor with a team of public health nurses. 7. What was a significant outcome of the budget constraints during 1916–1918 in public health? A. Reduction of public health initiatives B. Increase in funding for public health C. Expansion of nursing roles D. Abolition of the Office of District Nursing Answer: Abolition of the Office of District Nursing (D) The Office of District Nursing was abolished in 1918 due to budget constraints. 8. What notable action occurred in public health nursing in 1912? A. The first nursing school was established B. Public health offices were closed C. Nurses were assigned to medical schools D. Nurses were sent for maternity care Answer: Nurses were sent for maternity care (D) In 1912, four nurses were sent to Cebu to care for mothers and babies. 9. What is the estimated percentage of the world's population affected by malnutrition? A. 60% B. 15% C. 29% D. 45% Answer: 29% (C) Malnutrition affects around 29% of the world's population, with significant impacts, especially among children. 10. Which of the following is recognized as a significant health threat due to climate change? A. Sexually transmitted infections B. Food safety C. Environmental pollution D. Cardiovascular diseases Answer: Environmental pollution (C) Environmental pollution is exacerbated by climate change, posing significant risks to human health and ecosystems. 11. Which disease is recorded as the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines in 2022? A. Cerebrovascular diseases B. Hypertensive diseases C. Diabetes mellitus D. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases Answer: Diabetes mellitus (C) In 2022, deaths due to diabetes mellitus accounted for 39,193 cases, making it the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines. 12. What is the leading cause of death globally? A. Respiratory diseases B. Infectious diseases C. Cancer D. Diabetes Answer: Cancer (C) Cancer is globally recognized as a leading cause of death, highlighting its impact on public health. 13. What percentage of the deaths in the Philippines in 2022 were attributed to hypertensive diseases? A. 2.2% B. 4.5% C. 5.7% D. 6.3% Answer: 5.7% (C) Hypertensive diseases accounted for 5.7% of deaths in the Philippines, making it the fifth leading cause. 14. How does limited access to healthy foods contribute to malnutrition? A. It leads to higher food prices. B. It increases awareness of healthy diets. C. It contributes to unbalanced diets. D. It encourages more physical activity. Answer: It contributes to unbalanced diets. (C) Limited access to healthy foods contributes to malnutrition by leading to unbalanced diets and inadequate nutrition. 15. In which year is the population of the Philippines estimated to be 117,337,368? A. 2021 B. 2023 C. 2022 D. 2020 Answer: 2023 (B) The estimated population of the Philippines at mid-year is 117,337,368, projected for 2023. 16. Which health concern is not listed as a significant challenge in sexual and reproductive health rights? A. Inadequate comprehensive sexuality education B. Obesity C. Infertility D. Unsafe abortion Answer: Obesity (B) Obesity is not listed among the significant challenges in sexual and reproductive health rights. 17. What is the main role of the Department of Health in the Philippines? A. To regulate private health facilities exclusively B. To provide technical assistance to local government units C. To directly manage all health services across the country D. To fund all health care services in the Philippines Answer: To provide technical assistance to local government units (B) The Department of Health provides guidance and technical assistance to local government units through community health centers. 18. What percentage of national health expenditures goes to private sectors in the Philippines? A. 50% B. 60% C. 30% D. 70% Answer: 60% (B) Sixty percent of the national health expenditures in the Philippines is allocated to the private sector. 19. Which body aims for universal health coverage of all Filipino citizens? A. Local Government Units B. Private Health Facilities C. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) D. Department of Health Answer: Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) (C) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, created by the National Health Insurance Act, aims for universal health coverage. 20. What is one of the major roles of the Department of Health as per Executive Order 102? A. Funding local hospitals B. Leader in health C. Managing private health services D. Providing primary health care directly Answer: Leader in health (B) One of the major roles of the Department of Health is to act as a leader in health policies and initiatives. 21. What is the vision of the Philippine Department of Health for 2040? A. To make Filipinos among the healthiest in Asia B. To achieve universal health access for all C. To eliminate all infectious diseases D. To be among the healthiest in Southeast Asia Answer: To make Filipinos among the healthiest in Asia (A) The vision states that Filipinos should be among the healthiest in Asia by 2040. 22. Which statement accurately describes the composition of the private health sector's workforce? A. It is solely made up of nonprofit organizations B. It is responsible for managing all public hospitals C. It employs 70% of health professionals D. It employs less than 50% of health professionals Answer: It employs 70% of health professionals (C) Seventy percent of health professionals in the Philippines are employed by the private sector. 23. What are the primary sources of financing for health services in the Philippines? A. Government, private sources, and social health insurances B. Foreign aid and government funding C. Government and charity organizations D. Tax revenue only Answer: Government, private sources, and social health insurances (A) The primary sources of financing for health services include government, private sources, and social health insurances. 24. What is the main responsibility of provincial governments in the Philippine healthcare system? A. Oversee community health workers training B. Responsible for provincial and district hospitals C. To provide primary care facilities D. To manage private hospitals Answer: Responsible for provincial and district hospitals (B) Provincial governments are specifically responsible for the management of provincial and district hospitals. 25. What role does a case manager play in health care services? A. They promote understanding of health issues. B. They conduct research relevant to community health. C. They teach health principles to community members. D. They assist clients in making decisions about appropriate health care services. Answer: They assist clients in making decisions about appropriate health care services. (D) A case manager specifically focuses on assisting clients in decision- making regarding their health care. 26. What is one of the responsibilities of Community Health Nursing (CHN)? A. Provide quality nursing services. B. Perform industrial inspections. C. Conduct medical surgeries. D. Manage corporate health plans. Answer: Provide quality nursing services. (A) Providing quality nursing services is a central responsibility of Community Health Nursing. 27. Which of the following best describes the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)? A. A global health organization that advocates for public health initiatives. B. A private organization providing financial support to health programs. C. A non-governmental organization focused on animal health. D. A global health organization focused solely on research. Answer: A global health organization that advocates for public health initiatives. (A) The WHO is a global organization promoting health and addressing health issues worldwide. 28. Which Millennium Development Goal focuses on equality among genders? A. Environmental sustainability B. Poverty reduction C. Combating discrimination against women D. Disease eradication Answer: Combating discrimination against women (C) Addressing discrimination against women is part of the Millennium Development Goals aimed at ensuring equality. 29. In which city is the headquarters of the World Health Organization located? A. New York City, USA B. Tokyo, Japan C. London, England D. Geneva, Switzerland Answer: Geneva, Switzerland (D) The World Health Organization has its headquarters stationed in Geneva, Switzerland. 30. What is one function of a health educator or trainer within the community health structure? A. Manage financial resources for health programs. B. Identify training needs of health professionals. C. Conduct surgical procedures. D. Formulate health plans for patients. Answer: Identify training needs of health professionals. (B) Identifying training needs for health workers is a key responsibility of health educators or trainers. 31. Which of the following is NOT considered a role of a community organizer? A. Implementing health programs B. Enhancing community participation C. Motivating community members D. Conducting surgical procedures Answer: Conducting surgical procedures (D) Conducting surgical procedures is not a role performed by community organizers, who focus on community mobilization. 32. What main purpose do country offices of the WHO serve? A. To provide entertainment for children B. To conduct private health surveys C. To assist in implementing health programs and policies D. To manage financial investments in health Answer: To assist in implementing health programs and policies (C) Country offices of the WHO are primarily established to implement health programs and facilitate policy development. 33. What is the primary focus of the Rural Health Unit (RHU)? A. Emergency medical services B. Specialized surgical procedures C. Preventive and promotive health services D. Inpatient hospital care Answer: Preventive and promotive health services (C) RHU focuses on preventive and promotive health services, not emergency or specialized medical care. 34. How many people is one Rural Health Unit (RHU) designed to serve? A. 10,000 B. 50,000 C. 30,000 D. 20,000 Answer: 20,000 (D) One RHU serves a population of 20,000 according to the established guidelines. 35. What is a role of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) in the municipality? A. Administering vaccinations exclusively B. Preparing quarterly and annual health reports C. Providing surgical interventions D. Serving as the community's primary care physician Answer: Preparing quarterly and annual health reports (B) One of the roles of the PHN is to prepare the Field Health Service Information System reports for submission to the Provincial Health Office. 36. What does the Barangay Health Station function as? A. The first contact health care facility B. A labor and delivery unit C. An outpatient care center D. A major hospital facility Answer: The first contact health care facility (A) The Barangay Health Station serves as the first contact health care facility for basic health services. 37. What is the ratio of Public Health Nurses (PHN) to the population? A. 1 PHN to 15,000 people B. 1 PHN to 10,000 people C. 1 PHN to 20,000 people D. 1 PHN to 5,000 people Answer: 1 PHN to 10,000 people (B) The established ratio is 1 Public Health Nurse for every 10,000 people in the population. 38. Who is responsible for heading the health services at the municipality level? A. Barangay Captain B. Field Health Nurse C. Municipal Health Officer D. Rural Health Worker Answer: Municipal Health Officer (C) The Municipal Health Officer (MHO) is responsible for heading the health services at the municipality level. 39. Which role among the following is NOT a function of the Municipal Health Officer (MHO)? A. Medico-Legal officer of the Municipality B. Prepare annual reports for the PHO C. Community physician D. Administrator of RHU Answer: Prepare annual reports for the PHO (B) Preparing annual reports for the Provincial Health Office is specifically a function associated with the Public Health Nurse, not the MHO. 40. What type of health services do Rural Health Units (RHUs) primarily provide? A. Curative health services B. Palliative care services C. Preventive and promotive health services D. Home health care services Answer: Preventive and promotive health services (C) Rural Health Units focus specifically on preventive and promotive health services rather than curative or palliative care.