CHN 100 Practice Questions (COMAPP)
1. A healthy community has several characteristics which serves as a guide in community
development efforts. Which of the following is/are not true about the qualities of a healthy
community?
1. Must be urban 5. Conservation of natural resources
2. Awareness that 'we are community' 6. Setting of disputes through legitimate mechanisms
3. Ability to problem solve 7. Wellness of a high degree among its members
4. Limitation of resources
A. 1 only B. 1, 2, 4 & 6 C.2, 3, 4, 5 D. 1 & 4
2. Dr. C.E Winslow defined "Public Health" as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging
life, promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort. According to him, which of
the following is the goal of Public Health?
A. For people to attain their birthrights of health and longevity
B. For promotion of health and prevention of disease
C. For people to have access to basic health services
D. For people to be organized in their health efforts
3. Which is true about the principles of health promotion?
A. Health promotion focuses on people at risk from specific disease.
B. Health promotion combines diverse but complementary methods or approaches.
C. Health promotion is primarily a medical service.
D. Health promotion aims at effective and concrete public passiveness.
4. Health promotion and preventing health problems are two of the most important activities that a
nurse does in the community. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Chemoprophylaxis against malaria
B. Immunization
C. Oplan Timbang and Feeding Program
D. Physical therapy session
Roles of a Public Health Nurse
5. A community health nurse has several roles and responsibilities that she needs to perform to
provide the best service to the people. Which of the following pertains to a nurse acting as a
manager?
A. Formulation of individual, family, group and community centered care plan.
B. Initiation and participation in community development activities.
C. Training of Barangay Health Workers.
D. Identifies needs, priorities and problems of individuals, families and community.
6. Barbara, a community health nurse in Brgy. Mariano, recently conducted survey and interview to
identify the presence of risk factors and prevalence of endemic diseases in the said area. In this
situation, which of the following roles is the nurse predominantly performing?
A. Health Planner
B. Researcher
C. Health Monitor
D. Community Organizer
7. Nurse Max supports Brgy. Malikot's program on planting herbal plants at the backyard of each
house. In this scenario, which of the following roles is the CHN assuming?
A. Program coordinator
B. Care manager
C. Health planner
D. Advocate
Qualifications of a Public Health Nurse
8. Nurse Millie wants to apply as a Nurse Supervisor in their Provincial Health Office. Which of the
following are on the list of requirements that she should have to be qualified?
1. Master's Degree In Nursing
2. 3-year experience as an Assistant Supervisor
3. Doctorate Degree in Nursing
4. Registered Nurse
5. 5-year experience as PHN
A .2, 4 & 5 B. 1, 4 & 5 C. 1,2, 3 & 4 D. All of the above
Nursing Process
9. Nat, a community health nurse, has started conducting assessment for the Malibag Family. She
has already completed identifying their existing health problems. Which of the following is the next
best action for her to take?
A. Formulate nursing diagnoses based on the data she gathered.
B. Analyze all the data she has collected.
C. Determine if the family recognizes the existence of the problem.
D. Develop a family nursing care plan.
10. The process of community diagnosis consists of collecting, organizing, synthesizing, analyzing
and interpreting health data. What is the first step a community health nurse takes when
conducting a community diagnosis?
A. Defining the Study Population
B. Determining the Objectives
C. Collecting the Data
D. Setting the priority
11. Which among the following determines the health status of the population as well as the factors
that directly or indirectly affect the health condition of the community?
A. Community Diagnosis
B. SWOT Analysis
C. Epidemiological Investigation
D. Vital Statistics
12. After the assessment and data analysis the community health nurse should also determine the
probability of success in enhancing the wellness state and totally eradicating the problem through
intervention. Which criteria in health problem prioritization does this refer to?
A. Nature of the condition
B. Modifiability of the condition
C. Preventive Potential
D. Salience
13. Nurse Royce utilizes a certain scoring system in deciding which among the community problems
identified by their team should be prioritized. He is correct if he says that which of the following is
next to problem modifiability in terms of determining which problem should be initially acted upon?
A. Nature of the problem
B. Magnitude of the problem
C. Preventive Potential
D. Salience
14. Iggy, a 6-year-old child, looks pale and lethargic as observed by the BHWs and nurses on-duty
in the Rural Health Office. He is undernourished and apparently underweight. Her mother is too
busy working for a living to notice his condition. Which of the following is the priority problem in this
condition?
A. Undernourishment as a health threat
B. Parental neglect as a health threat
C. Poverty as a stress point
D. Malnutrition as a health deficit
15. In prioritizing problems/ conditions in terms of their nature, which of the following will score
the highest?
A, Inadequate living space
B. Improper garbage disposal
C. Death in the family
D. Healthy lifestyle – wellness state
16. The patient visits in the Health Center/ Clinic to avail of the services thereto offered by the facility
primarily for consultation on matters that alled them physically. Which of the following statements is
correct about clinic visits?
A. Refer program-based cases to the physician.
B. Make sure client is relaxed and has rested for at least 5 minutes and should not have smoked or
ingested caffeine within 10 minutes before BP measurement.
C. Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope to auscultate the pulse of an obese person.
D. Apply cuff around the upper arm 1-2cm. above the brachial artery.
17. Jess, a community health nurse, needs to do a home visit for the priority families in Brgy. Malusog.
As her colleague, you need to remind her which of the following principles in doing home visits?
A. A home visit must have a purpose or objective.
B. Planning for a home visit should make use of all available information about the patient and his
family through family records.
C. The essential needs of the Individual and his family is the top priority.
D. All of the above
18. While in the community health center, you note various practices among the families you serve.
Which of the following situations will be of concern to you as the nurse?
A. Aling Pat applies Vicks VapoRub to the chest and back of her grandson with colds
B. Mang Berting wears a copper bracelet for his rheumatoid arthritis
C. Aling Lita uses Atis seeds on the hair of her granddaughter to treat lice.
D. Mang Pedro gives his son various herbs everyday
19. Nurse Maki went to conduct a home visit to the Marquez family. Who among the members
should she attend to the last?
A. Mr. Marquez, hypertensive
B. Mrs. Marquez, post-cataract surgery
C. Miki with chickenpox
D. Ara who had a sprain 2 days ago
20. You are following up a client who has cataract. The most Important nursing action to implement
would be to:
A. Advise the client to wear, dark glasses Indoors and outdoors to guard versus sun glare
B. Provide adequate lighting at home at all times.
C. Instruct family not to change furniture arrangement at home
D. Advise the client to have the cataracts removed.
21. While on duty at the community health center, some clients are brought for consultation. Based
on your assessment, the FIRST client to attend would be:
A. Aling Tekya, with Dementia, who wanders in the streets every morning.
B. Mang Miyo, 65-year-old with congestive heart failure and 3+ pitting edema.
C. Aling Lena, 56-year-old, terminal client with weight loss (15 lbs) last month.
D. Mang Ramon, 70-year-old, with Parkinson's Disease and started hallucinating.
22. You are visiting a newly discharged cerebrovascular accident (CVA) client currently confined to a
wheelchair for long periods of time. Your most appropriate PRIORITY Intervention would be to:
A. Ask the client to move his buttocks every two hours to Increase blood circulation to the area.
B. Prevent skin breakdown by putting a pressure relieving cushion in the seat of the wheelchair.
C. Refer to physical therapist to teach client to transfer from bed to wheelchair.
D. Instruct family to feed client high protein diet for better skin integrity.
Vital Statistics, Public Health Surveillance & Census
23. These rates are referred to the total living population. It must be presumed that the total
population was exposed to the risk of occurrence of the event.
A. Rate
B. Ratio
C. Crude Rates
D. Specific Rate
24. Nurse Joy and her colleagues want to identify the general health condition in Sitio Chicago to
reflect the changes in the environment and medical conditions in that area. What is the best index
for them to use?
A. Crude death rate
B. Infant mortality rate
C. Maternal mortality rate
D. Fetal Death Rate
25. Which of the following can be used to determine attainment of longevity?
A. Total number of death under 1 year of age registered in a given calendar year Total number of
registered live births of same calendar year -x 1,000
B. Total number of live births registered in a given calendar year ----------- Estimated population as of
July 1 of same year •--× 1,000
C. Total number of deaths among those 50 years old and over in a given calendar year Total
number of registered deaths of same calendar year × 100
D. Total number of deaths registered in a given calendar year x 1,000 Estimated population of the
same calendar year
26. Infant Mortality Rate is used as the index to measure as the general health condition of the
populations in the community. Which among the following will be used by the nurse as formula to
compute for the IMR?
A. Live Births x 1000 Midyear Pop
B. Deaths under 28 days x 1000 Live Births
C. Fetal Deaths x 1000 Live Births
D. Deaths under 12 months x 1000 Live Births
27. The rate of deaths among those under 28 days of age in a calendar year in relation to the number
of live births in the same year is:
A. infant mortality rate
B. perinatal mortality rate
C. neonatal mortality rate
D. post-neonatal mortality rate
E. all of the above
28. If the prevalence of a disease has been more or less constant for the past ten years (I.e., new
cases have been balanced by cures or deaths of prevalent cases), what would be the effect of a
treatment that prolongs the life of people suffering from the disease?
A. It would increase the prevalence
B. It would decrease the prevalence
C. No effect
D. Effect cannot be predicted from the information given
29. If the prevalence of a disease has been more or less constant for the past ten years (I.e., new
cases have been balanced by cures or deaths of prevalent cases), what would be the effect of a
treatment that prolongs the life of people suffering from the disease?
A. It would increase the prevalence
B. It would decrease the prevalence
C. No effect
D. Effect cannot be predicted from the information given
30. Nurse Matthew Is conducting a study on the longevity of the residents In Brgy. Matino. Which of
the following will best aid Nurse Matthew in his research?
A. Crude Death Rate
B. Case Fatality Rate
C. Mortality Rate
D. Swaroop's Index
Introduction to the Philippine Health Care Delivery System
31. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State.
B. The government is composed of three separate and co-equal branches.
C. Actions taken by heads of agencies are deemed the acts of the President.
D. The Revised Penal Code Is the supreme law of the land. – (should be Constitution)
32. As a registered nurse, it is important for you to be knowledgeable about the structure of the
government in order to fully understand how the health care delivery system works. Which of the
following statements is not true about the Philippine government?
A. Legislative power is vested in the Senate of the Philippines. – (Should be Congress)
B. The President is the Head Executive official and the Commander in-Chief of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines.
C. Local government units are autonomous and are not within the control of the President.
D. The 3 constitutional commissions are: Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections and
Commission on Audit.
33. The DOH holds the over-all technical authority on health in the Philippines. Which of the following
is the agency's vision statement?
A. Health for all Filipinos.
B. Filipinos are among the healthiest people In Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040.
C. To lead the country in the development of a productive, resilient, equitable and people-centered
health system
D. Kalusugang Pangkalahatan
34. WHO defined primary health care as an essential as an universally accessible to individuals and
families in the community by means acceptable to them through their full participation and at a cost
that the community and country can afford at every stage of development. What is the framework
used to meet the goal of primary health care?
A. Organizational strategy
B. Health for all
C. Health in the hands of the people
D. Intra and Inter-sectoral linkages
35. Which of the following is the Universal Health Care Act?
[Link] No. 12233
[Link] No. 11332 - Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Disease
[Link] No. 11223
[Link] No. 12332
Basic Principles
36. The Philippine Health Care Delivery system is composed of two sectors - the public and the
private, the former consists of the national and local government agencies providing health services.
Which of the following is a true statement?
1. The private sector is largely financed through a tax-based budgeting system.
[Link] DOH maintains a provincial health team composed of representatives involved in
communicable disease control.
3. Provincial, district hospitals, and rural health units (RHUs) are under the provincial government
while the health centers and barangay health stations are managed by the city/municipal
government.
4. When a province-wide epidemic occurs, the Provincial Health Officer should be In-charge.
A. 1 & 3 B. 2 & 4 C. All except 3 D. All except 2
37. Brgy. San Martin was divided into several inter-local health zones in accordance to the community
health's team plan to improve the delivery of primary health care. The administration stated that each
district consists of an average of 100,000-500,000 people with clear boundaries and distinct health
facilities and is headed by political leaders. Which of the following commentaries is true based on
this situation?
A. The administration is able to follow the required composition of an ideal inter-local health zone.
B. This is incorrect; the average number of people should be 100,000- 300,000.
C. This is incorrect; political leaders are not included in this system.
D. This is incorrect; there should be no boundaries.
38. Each Inter Local Health Zone has a defined population within a defined geographical area and
compromises a central referral hospital and a number of primary level facilities. According to WHO,
an ideal health district should have up to how many people for its optimum efficiency and
effectiveness?
A.100,000 B. 125,000 C. 250, 000 D. 500, 000
Level of Health Care Facilities
39. District Hospital
A. Primary Level B. Secondary Level C. Tertiary Level D. None of the above
40. Provincial Hospital
A. Primary Level B. Secondary Level C. Tertiary Level D. None of the above
41. Rural Health Unit
A. Primary Level B. Secondary Level C. Tertiary Level D. None of the above
42. Emergency Hospital
A. Primary Level B. Secondary Level C. Tertiary Level D. None of the above
[Link] Medical Center
A. Primary Level B. Secondary Level C. Tertiary Level D. None of the above
Reproductive Health
44. Reproductive Health aims to provide better quality of life among Filipinos. All are priority
elements of the reproductive health, except:
A. Family Planning
B. Violence against Women and Children
C. Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
D. Adolescent Reproductive Health
45. Safe Motherhood Policy was enacted on August 28, 2000. Its main objective is to reduce
maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Under this policy, the following are the targets:
A. All women
B. All women aged 18-40 years old
C. All women of reproductive age and newborns
D. The whole family
46. According to the RH Program, what is the central focus to prevent reproductive tract
infections?
A. Early diagnosis and treatment
B. Nutrition
C. Primary Health Care
D. Family Planning
47. All but one are misconceptions to family planning methods:
A. Some family planning methods causes abortion
B. Using contraceptives will render couples sterile
C. Most family planning has disadvantages, too.
D. Using contraceptive methods will result to loss of sexual desire
48. What is the overall goal of the Family Planning Program?
A. To address the need to help couples and individuals achieve their desired family size within the
context of responsible parenthood
B. To Improve reproductive health
C. To ensure that quality FP services are available
D. To provide universal access to family planning information and services wherever and whenever
these are needed
49. Milo a community health nurse, is teaching Mr. & Mrs, Comer about family planning, in this
situation, Nurse Mil acts as
A. Facilitator B. Decision maker C. Regulator D. Maintenance
50. In Family Planning, couples act as the:
A. Facilitator B. Decision-maker C. Regulator D. Maintenance
51. Aling Marte went to the health center to ask about family planning. When she asked you about
you DMPA, which of the following is a correct response?
A. It is taken orally every day.
B. It is given every 3 months.
C. It contains both estrogen and progesterone.
D. It is a permanent sterilization.
52. Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care is a strategy that entails the establishment of
facilities that provide emergency obstetric care. It serves as the World Health Organization's
response to the growing numbers of death of pregnant women due to life-threatening complications.
Which of the following are interventions cannot be rendered in a BEmONC facility?
A. Administer parenteral antibiotics.
B. Administer parenteral oxytocic drugs.
C. Perform blood transfusion
D. Perform assisted vaginal delivery.
53. Angelina, 5-month pregnant, went to the health center for a regular check-up. She asked the
nurse regarding the recommended frequency of prenatal visits. Which of the following responses
should be expected from the nurse?
A.A minimum of five (5) visits; once on each of the trimesters and twice on the last month
B.A minimum of four (4) visits; once on each of first two trimesters and twice on the last month
C.A minimum of five (5) visits; once on each of the first two trimesters and once every month on the
last trimester
D. Once every month and every week on the last
54. After the 8th month of pregnancy, how frequent should the mother visit the health center for
prenatal checkup?
A. Twice a week B. Once a week C. Every two weeks D. At the end of the month
55. Which of the following is a true statement?
A.A 2-month pregnant woman with xerophthalmia may not be given Vitamin A as treatment.
B. Iron supplementation may only be started during the second semester.
C. Vitamin A supplement is given only once during the post-partum period.
D. Iron supplement should not be given if the mother is lactating.
56. Alyssa, 7-month pregnant, was diagnosed with intestinal parasite infection. Which of the
following statements show the correct guidelines in treating this condition?
A. Give Mebendazole 500mg tablet single dose anytime from 4-9 months of pregnancy if none
was given in the past 6 months.
B. Give Albendazole 400mg tablet single dose anytime from 6-9 months of pregnancy if none was
given in the past 3 months.
C. Give Mebendazole 1000mg tablet single dose anytime during pregnancy if none was given in the
past 6 months.
D. Give Mebendazole 500mg tablet single dose anytime from 4-9 months of pregnancy if none was
given in the past 3 months.
Unang Yakap
57. Nurse Alvin is assisting in a lying-in clinic. Based on the new protocol, which of the following is
the objective during the first few seconds after the child is delivered?
A. To initiate bonding
B. To provide warmth
C. To prevent infection
D. To reduce the risk for anemia
[Link] Marcia, a newly hired public health nurse, was assigned to manage the Brgy. San Lazaro
Health Unit. During her shift, three (3) women in labor were brought to the center and after only a few
hours, all of them delivered healthy babies. She noticed that the midwives and volunteers who were
assisting in the delivery immediately washed the newborns and brought them back to the mothers.
Which statement denotes Nurse Marcia's best response in this situation?
A. Compliment the actions of the health workers and proceed with breastfeeding initiation.
B. Compliment the actions of the health workers and proceed with cord clamping and cutting.
C. Teach the health workers that washing should be done not earlier than six hours post-
delivery.
D. Teach the health workers that next time washing should be done not earlier than three (3) hours
post-delivery.
[Link] has just given birth to her 1st child. She wants to make sure that she is breastfeeding her
correctly. Which of the following signs should she observe?
1. More areola seen below infant's bottom lip than above the top lip.
2. Mouth is wide open.
3. Lower lip turned outwards.
4. Chin should not be touching the breast.
A.1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 4 D. 2 & 3
Immunization
60. This is used to maintain the potency of the vaccine:
A. Target setting
B. Survey and Research
C. Cold Chain System
D. None of the above
61. Which vaccine is most sensitive to heat?
[Link] B. Measles C. DPT D. TT
62. Which vaccines does Nurse Max store in the freezer part of the refrigerator?
[Link] & DPT B. Measles & BCG C. DPT & TT D. OPV & Measles
63. Vaccines can be stored in the transport boxes for how long?
A.6 months B. 3 months C. 1 month D. 5 days
64. Pertussis is a/an:
A. Live attenuated B. Toxoid C. Plasma derivative D. Killed bacteria
65. Which of the following Is incorrect?
A. BCG, 0.5 mL ID [Link], 0.5 mL. IM [Link], 2 drops PO D. Measles, 0.5mL SQ
66. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Do not give BCG to a child born positive with AIDS or HIV
B. DPT is not given to a child who has recurrent convulsions or active neurologic disease
C. Do not give any food 30 minutes after giving OPV
D.A child with diarrhea who is due for an OPV should not receive a dose of OPV
67. Nurse Chuckie was giving his 6-week-old patient a dose of OPV. Unexpectedly, the child spits out
the vaccine, what should be the next action?
A. Ignore the event.
B. Give water to the child.
C. Give another dose.
D. Advise mother to visit after 4 weeks for the next dose.
[Link] Mameng brought her son and niece - Juan, 6-week-old, and Maria, 4-month-old - to the
health center for their routine immunization. Which vaccines should both children receive at this
point?
A. OPV1 for Juan and DPT2 for Maria
[Link] for Juan and OPV2 for Maria
C. OPV2 for Juan and DPT3 for Maria
D. DPT1 for Juan and OPV3 for Maria
69. Mrs. Angeles went to visit the health center to ask about exclusive breastfeeding. Which of the
following foods may be allowed to be given to her three-month-old child?
1. Breastmilk
2. Water
3. Fruits and vegetables
4. Vitamin and mineral supplements
A.1, 2, 3 B. 1, 4 C. 1, 2, 4 D. 1 only
70. Mrs. De Leon, mother of a 10-month-old child, visited the health center to inquire about the
guidelines on complementary feeding. Which is correct about the frequency of the child's
supplementary feeding?
A. If the child is still breastfeeding, the feeding should be five times a day.
B. If the child is not breastfeeding anymore, the feeding should be three times a day.
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A & B
71. The four rights in food safety involve the chain in food processing from the source in the market
until the food reaches the table. One of the four rights is the "Right Storage". Which of the following
is the principal basis of the guidelines regarding food storage?
A. Bacteria easily multiply within 10-60C.
B. Cooked foods should never be left at room temperature.
C. Reheating foods is not recommended.
D. All of these
72. The fast-changing culture of Filipino eating habits, especially the ones in urban areas, has paved
the way for several food-borne infections due to unsanitary food handling. Which of the following is
not true about food sanitation?
A. Always buy pasteurized milk and fruit juices
B. Wash vegetables well if to be eaten raw such as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and carrots
C. Mix raw foods with cooked food
D. Always wash hands and kitchen utensils before and after
73. Which of the following is considered healthy?
A. Eating 1 serving of vegetables every day.
B. Regular physical activity of 30 minutes every day.
C. A body mass index of 25.
D. Eating 2 servings of fruit every week.
74. Body Mass Index (BMI) correlates closely with total body fat in relation to height and weight.
Which of the following is the correct formula for this indicator?
A. Weight in kgs / Height in meters (squared)
B. Weight in kgs X Height in meters
C. Height in inches / Weight in kgs
D. Height in meters X Weight In kgs
75. Based on the food sanitation program, all food handlers must undergo which laboratory exam?
A. Direct fecal smear B. Guiac test C. FECT D. Urinalysis
76. The Food Fortification Act of 2000 provides for the mandatory fortification of staples. The
following are all included in this program, except:
A. Flour B. Cooking oil C. Salt D. Refined sugar
77. Based on the Food Fortification Act of 2000, rice should be fortified with:
A. Iron B. Vitamin A C. Both A and B D. Vitamin C
Herbal Medicines
78. Which herbal medicine best helps control hypertension?
A. Yerba Buena B. Garlic C. Sambong D. Lagundi
79. Akapulko best acts as a/an:
A. Anti-fungal B. Anti-bacterial C. Anti-helminthic D. Anti-viral
Water & Toilet Facilities
80. Mr. Armando has just won as barangay chairman in the recently concluded election in Sitio 123.
One of his programs Is to develop their locale's water supply facilities. To ensure the effectiveness
and efficiency of these water facilities, which of the. following statements should be part of his
plans?
1. Point source facilities should be able to serve around 25-30 households.
2. A-point source facility should be constructed with an outlet and distribution system.
3. Stand-posts should be able to deliver water to an average of 100 households.
4. Level II facilities require one faucet for every 5-10 households.
5. Level III facilities are generally suitable for rural areas where houses are clustered densely.
A. 2, 4, 5 B. 1, 3, 4 C. 2, 3 D. 3 only
81. Lea, a registered nurse, came to visit their vacation house in Lingayen. She needed water to wash
the dishes when she found out that there was no faucet, rather just a stand post located about 15
meters away from the house. Based on her knowledge about community health, she classifies this
kind of water source under which level?
A. Level 1 B. Level 2 C. Level 3 D. Level 4
Sentrong Sigla Movement
82. What is the primary purpose of the Sentrong Sigla Movement?
A. To give awards
B. Serves as a quality assurance program
C. Acts as a center promoting healthy lifestyle
D. To improve relationship between the government and the people
83. All of the following are programs of the SSM except:
[Link]/AIDS Prevention and Control
B. Cancer Control Program
C. Voluntary Blood Donation Program
D. Family Planning Program
84. The highest level of certification In the Sentrong Sigla Movement program:
A. Basic Level SS Certification
B. Specialty Award
C. Award for Excellence
D. Honorary SS Certification
85. Martha rushed her 8-month-old child, Budoy, to the health center. As the nurse on duty, what will
be the initial data that you will obtain from the mother?
A. Child's age
B. Child's level of consciousness
C. Child's previous Illness
D. Chief complaint/Purpose
86. Nurse Lina carefully assessed Art, a 6-month-old child, and concluded that he is abnormally
sleepy and has fast breathing. What is the next best action that she should take?
A. Call the physician
B. Identify the correct management based on the IMCI protocol
C. Classify the child's condition
D. Further interview the mother
[Link] Management of Childhood Illness is a strategy or approach to strengthen the provision
of comprehensive and essential health package to the children. As a community health nurse, you
know that the objective/s of IMCI is/are?
1. To reduce global child mortality and morbidity.
2. To contribute to healthy growth and development.
3. To develop research on common child illnesses.
4. To monitor occurrence of complications from various childhood illnesses.
A. 1 & 2 B. 1 &3 C. 1& 4 D. 1 only
88. You were the CHN on duty when Michelle rushed her 3-month-old daughter to the health center.
Which of the following will immediately prompt you to refer the child to the hospital?
A. The child was found to have cough and fast breathing.
B. When you are able to confirm that the child is unable to breastfeed.
C. The child vomits during assessment.
D. The child is awake and alert.
89. After teaching a mother how to treat her child at home, it is vital that you check how she
understands the instructions. Which of the following questions shows you the best way to check
the mother' understanding?
A. "Do you remember how to mix the ORS?"
B. "Why is it important for you to wash your hands?"
C. "Should you breastfeed your child?"
D. "Will you remember to wash your hands?"
90. Tommy, a 5-month-old child, was rushed to the health center due to high-grade fever that he has
for 3 days now. After talking to the mother, you check for general danger signs that may be present,
but did not find any. What is your next action?
A. Classify the child
B. Assess for the main symptoms
C. Assess for feeding problems
D. Refer urgently to the hospital
91. Donna, a 4-month-old child, was rushed to the health center by her father. Nurse Maxine
assessed her and verified that the child is lethargic. What is the nurse's next best action?
A. This is a general danger sign, complete assessment then urgently refer.
B. This is not a general danger sign continue assessing.
C. This is a general danger sign, assess for difficulty breathing.
D. This Is not a general danger sign but refer for further assessment.
92. The success of community organizing highly depends on the leadership of those tasked with its
implementation and monitoring. It is vital that roles and functions are delineated for each member
of the HRDP Staff. Who among the following personnel is responsible in planning and
implementing staff development as well as in helping plan for the immersion of faculty and
students?
A. Head of the School B. Dean of the College C. Training Coordinator D. Bookkeeper
93. Preliminary investigation is done to gather data about the different barangays for potential site of
COPAR. Which of the following are considered criteria in selecting a barangay?
1. High incidence of communicable diseases
2. Absence of a barangay health station
3. High income opportunities for the residents
4. Served by similar agencies
5. Acceptance of the program
6. Relative peace and order in the area
A.1, 2, 3 & 5 B. 3, 4, 5 & 6 C. 1, 2, 5 & 6 D. All of these
94. A group of community organizers conducted a community assembly in Brgy. Mabigat. As one of
the members of this group, you know that which of the following is the purpose of this activity?
A. To determine the program's acceptability
B. To find out the total number of the population
C. To present the team's plans for the community
D. To identify potential core group leaders
95. Mang Ambo was identified as a potential leader of the community and was invited to attend a
seminar to help him and the other members to discover their potentials, talents, and opportunities
for growth and development of the entire community. As one of the community organizers, you note
that this is part of which phase of COPAR?
A. Pre-Entry B. Entry C. Community Organization D. Community Action
96. Upon selecting the site for their COPAR program, the faculty and students from Mamaw University
started to look for potential leaders. Which of the following are included in the criteria to be
selected?
1. Knowledgeable in doing a research study
2. Respected in the community
3. Belonging to the poor sectors of the society
4. Must be able to communicate
5. Has experience in the COPAR process
A.1, 2 & 4 B. 1, 2 & 5 C. 2, 3, & 5 D. 2, 3 & 4
97. Nurse Thelma and her team were assigned to go around the community and properly number the
houses of each of the families in the community. They also used a certain coding system to identify
each according to the zones. What do you call this activity in COPAR?
A. Spot Map B. Ocular Survey C. Groundwork D. Site selection
98. Nurse Caloy and his team of community organizers have started developing selection criteria
for Community Health Workers. On which phase of COPAR is this activity done?
A. Entry B. Community Diagnosis C. Community Organizing D. Community Action
99. The health care team assigned in Sitio Malumbay decided to conduct Participatory Action
Research in an effort to identify the problems and issues in their community. Which of the
following should be consistent on this activity?
A. The experts should be able to define the community problems or needs neutrally and unbiased.
B. The research is done for the purpose of identifying and meeting individual needs within existing
social systems.
C. The community group undertakes the investigation or research process from data collection
to analysis.
D. The health care team develops the recommendations based on their findings and analysis.
100. Community Organizing is the sequence of steps whereby the members of the community work
together to critically assess and evaluate its condition. Which of the following are its objectives?
1. To make the people aware of social realities towards the development of local initiative, optimal
use of human, technical and material resources people bound by the interest to serve the people
2. To form structures that upholds the people's basic interests as oppressed and deprived sections
of the community and as
3. To initiate responsible actions intended to address holistically the various community health and
social problems
4. To continuously educate the people to let them understand and develop their critical awareness
of the existing conditions.
A.1 & 2 B. 2 & 3 C. 1,2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4