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1
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What has influenced Public Health Nursing practice?

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Changing global and local health trends

Public Health Nursing practice has evolved in response to various health imperatives and challenges over time.

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What significant report acknowledged the contribution of the nursing workforce?

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WHO report

The report highlighted the role of nursing in achieving health outcomes, particularly in relation to the Millennium Development Goals.

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What government agency is mandated to protect and promote people’s health in the Philippines?

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Department of Health

The Department of Health is also the largest employer of health workers, including public health nurses.

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When did nurses in the Philippines start to be referred to as Public Health Nurses?

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As far back as the 1900s

Historical accounts indicate that the title ‘Public Health Nurses’ was already in use in the early 20th century.

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What is the strategic positioning of Public Health Nurses in light of changing health situations?

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To make a difference in health outcomes

Public Health Nurses are positioned to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities.

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What are some pressures on the public health system?

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  1. Shifts in demographic and epidemiological trends
  2. New technologies for health care
  3. Emerging environmental hazards
  4. Health reforms

These pressures are impacting how public health systems operate and respond to health needs.

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What common vision did the global community adopt in September 2000?

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Poverty reduction and sustainable development

This vision was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in response to global health trends.

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Fill in the blank: Public Health Nursing in the Philippines evolved alongside the _______.

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Department of Health

This evolution reflects the development of health systems and nursing practices in the country.

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What are the fundamental values of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

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Freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, health, respect for nature, and shared responsibility

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List the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

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  • Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
  • Achieve universal primary education
  • Promote gender equality and empower women
  • Reduce child mortality
  • Improve maternal health
  • Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
  • Ensure environmental sustainability
  • Develop a global partnership for development
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11
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Which Millennium Development Goals are health-related?

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All except for goals 2 and 3

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12
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What is essential to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals?

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Health

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13
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Why is health a major contributor to the overarching goal of poverty reduction?

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What is required to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?

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Participation of all members of society from both developing and developed countries

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By what year was the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals prioritized?

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2015

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16
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What issues has the Philippines experienced in its health status over the past 50 years?

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Considerable improvements followed by recent decline in reducing infant and maternal mortality rates

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What is meant by ‘epidemiologic shift’?

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The country is contending with both communicable diseases and non-communicable, chronic lifestyle-related diseases

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What is the ‘triple whammy’ threatening the Philippines?

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Epidemiologic shift, emergence of plague-like infectious diseases such as SARS and Avian Flu

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What needs to be strengthened to respond adequately to health threats in the Philippines?

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Public health infrastructure including public health nurses

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What is the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA)?

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A program implemented through FOURmula ONE and operationalized in the National Objectives for Health 2005 to 2010

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What does the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) aim to achieve?

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More cost-effective health care services

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What do the initiatives under HSRA align with?

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Millennium Development Goals and the Medium-Term Development Plan of the country

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23
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What is necessary for public health nurses to understand public health nursing in the Philippines?

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Certain key concepts that serve as a point of reference

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How does the World Health Organization define health?

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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What are the determinants of health?

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Factors that affect health, including:
* Income and social status
* Education
* Physical environment
* Employment and working conditions
* Social support networks
* Culture
* Genetics
* Personal behavior and coping skills
* Health services
* Gender

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True or False: A person’s state of health can be solely attributed to their own actions.

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False

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27
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Fill in the blank: Higher _______ and social status are linked to better health.

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[income]

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28
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What is the link between education and health?

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Low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress, and lower self confidence.

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29
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What physical environmental factors contribute to good health?

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Safe water and clean air, healthy workplaces, safe houses, communities, and roads.

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How do employment and working conditions affect health?

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People in employment are healthier, particularly those with more control over their working conditions.

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What role do social support networks play in health?

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Greater support from families, friends, and communities is linked to better health.

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32
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Fill in the blank: Customs and traditions, and the beliefs of the family and community affect _______.

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[health]

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33
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What is the impact of genetics on health?

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Inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness, and the likelihood of developing certain illnesses.

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34
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How do personal behavior and coping skills influence health?

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Balanced eating, keeping active, smoking, drinking, and how we deal with life’s stresses and challenges all affect health.

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What influence do health services have on health?

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Access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influence health.

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36
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True or False: Men and women suffer from the same types of diseases at the same ages.

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False

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What are the key components of public health?

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Sanitation of the environment, control of communicable diseases, education in personal hygiene, organization of medical and nursing services, development of social machinery for adequate living standards

These components enable citizens to realize their birthright of health and longevity.

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38
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What does the political aspect of public health include?

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Safety, oppression, people empowerment

These factors influence public health policies and practices.

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What socio-economic factors are critical in public health?

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Employment, education, housing

These elements contribute to overall health and well-being.

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What environmental factors affect public health?

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Air, food, water, waste, urban/rural settings, noise, radiation, pollution

Environmental health is essential for maintaining community health.

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Who are the target populations in public health?

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Individuals, family groups, communities, populations

Public health initiatives aim to improve health at all these levels.

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What behavioral factors are considered in public health?

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Culture, habits, mores, ethnic customs

Understanding behavior is crucial for effective health interventions.

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What aspects of heredity are relevant to public health?

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Genetic endowment, defects, strengths, risks, familial, ethnic, racial

Heredity can significantly impact health outcomes.

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What are the types of health care delivery systems?

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Promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative

Different systems address various health needs across populations.

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What was the essence of public health defined by Winslow?

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The art of applying science in the context of politics to reduce inequalities in health

This definition emphasizes the role of government in public health.

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According to WHO, what is public health?

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The art of applying science in the context of politics to reduce inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number

This definition highlights the importance of equity in health services.

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47
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What percentage was noted in the context of public health?

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73%

This figure may refer to a specific finding in public health studies.

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What is the core business of public health?

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  • Disease control
  • Injury prevention
  • Health protection
  • Healthy public policy
  • Promotion of health and equitable health gain

These components address various health determinants and focus on improving overall public health outcomes.

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What are the essential public health functions?

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  • Health situation monitoring and analysis
  • Epidemiological surveillance/disease prevention and control
  • Development of policies and planning in public health
  • Strategic management of health systems and services for population health gain
  • Regulation and enforcement to protect public health
  • Human resources development and planning in public health
  • Health promotion, social participation and empowerment
  • Ensuring the quality of personal and population-based health services
  • Research, development and implementation of innovative public health solutions

These functions are necessary for effective public health delivery and must be supported by a coordinated public health system.

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True or False: Governments must implement and finance all essential public health functions themselves.

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False

Governments need to ensure these functions are provided but can delegate implementation to other organizations.

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51
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Fill in the blank: Public health nursing is defined as a _______ that combines the skills of nursing, public health, and some phases of social assistance.

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[special field of nursing]

This definition emphasizes the integration of various disciplines to promote health effectively.

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What approach is emphasized for managing public health functions?

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Intersectoral action for health

This approach highlights the importance of collaboration among different public health partners.

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What is the role of flexible, competent state institutions in public health?

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To oversee cost-effective initiatives

The capacity of states must be reinforced to effectively manage public health functions.

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54
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What does the term ‘epidemiological surveillance’ refer to in public health?

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Monitoring and controlling disease spread

This function is crucial for early detection and prevention of outbreaks.

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What is the significance of health promotion in public health nursing?

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Encourages social participation and empowerment

Health promotion is essential for fostering community engagement and improving health outcomes.

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What is the definition of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines?

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The application of nursing skills in public health functions and social assistance to promote health and prevent diseases.

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How are public health nursing and community health nursing viewed in the Philippines?

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They are often used interchangeably.

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Who is Ruth B. Freeman?

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An author who provided a famous definition of community health nursing.

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What does Ruth B. Freeman’s definition of community health nursing encompass?

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Service rendered by a professional nurse with communities, groups, families, individuals at various locations for health promotion, illness prevention, sick care, and rehabilitation.

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What is a key difference between community health nursing and public health nursing?

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Community health nursing is broader, encompassing nursing practice in various community services and roles.

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What historical titles have been used to describe nursing in community settings?

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  • District nursing
  • Health nursing
  • Visiting nursing
  • Public health nursing
  • Community health nursing
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Who coined the term public health nursing?

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Lillian Wald.

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What was the original intent of public health nursing as described by Lillian Wald?

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To denote a service available to all people.

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What association did the term public health nursing develop over time?

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It became associated with government agencies and care for poor people.

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What is the significance of the phrase community health nursing?

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It emerged to reaffirm the commitment to health for the entire community, not just the poor.

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66
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Fill in the blank: Public health nursing is focused on the _______.

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[health of the entire public/community]

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67
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What organization defined the Standards of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines in 2005?

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National League of Philippine Government Nurses

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68
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What is the primary distinction between public health nursing and community health nursing according to the 2005 standards?

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Setting of work as dictated by funding

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69
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Who is the employer of public health nurses in the Philippines?

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The government at national and local health agencies

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70
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What is the official position title given to nurses working in public health agencies by the Civil Service Commission?

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Public Health Nurse

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Define Public Health Nurses (PHNs) in the context of the Philippines.

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Nurses in local/national health departments or public schools, regardless of their official title

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What does Public Health Nursing refer to?

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The practice of nursing in national and local government health departments and public schools

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73
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What year was the Department of Health first established in the Philippines?

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1898

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74
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What was the original name of the Department of Health when it was established?

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Department of Public Works, Education and Hygiene

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What significant act was enacted in 1912 that created Sanitary Divisions?

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The Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156)

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What role did male nurses perform in the Sanitary Divisions created by the Fajardo Act?

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Duties of the President, Sanitary Division where no physicians were available

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In 1912, which health facility sent nurses to Cebu to care for mothers and their babies?

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Philippine General Hospital

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Fill in the blank: Public Health Nursing is community health nursing practiced in the _______.

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[public sector]

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What significant event in public health nursing occurred in 1914 in Tacloban, Leyte?

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School nursing was rendered by a nurse employed by the Bureau of Health

This marked the beginning of organized school nursing in the Philippines.

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What was created by Reorganization Act No. 2462 in 1914?

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The Office of General Inspection and the Office of District Nursing

These offices were established to address the increasing demand for public health nursing.

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81
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Who headed the Office of District Nursing in 1914?

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Dr. Rosario Pastor

Dr. Pastor was both a physician and a nurse.

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Which two Filipino nurses were employed for Maternal and Child Health in Manila in 1914?

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Mrs. Casilang Eustaquio and Mrs. Matilde Azurin

They worked under the supervision of an American nurse, Mrs. G. D. Schudder.

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What was the composition of the staff under Miss Perlita Clark in 1916-1918?

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One American nurse supervisor, one American dietitian, 36 Filipino nurses, one nurse, and one dietitian

This staff was engaged in public health nursing work across various provinces.

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What happened to Miss Clark’s office in 1918?

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It was abolished due to lack of funds

This reflects the financial challenges faced in maintaining public health services.

85
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Who was appointed as the first Filipino nurse supervisor under the Bureau of Health in 1919?

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Miss Carmen del Rosario

She succeeded Miss Mabel Dabbs and oversaw a staff of 84 public health nurses.

86
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What was established in 1923 to train non-Christian women for nursing?

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Two government Schools of Nursing

These were the Zamboanga General Hospital School of Nursing and Baguio General Hospital.

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What was the purpose of the government Schools of Nursing established in the Philippines?

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To train non-Christian women to render service among their people

This initiative aimed to expand nursing services to underserved communities.

88
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Fill in the blank: Miss Carmen Leogardo resigned on _______.

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July 1, 1926

This date marks a change in leadership within the public health nursing framework.

89
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What was established in place of the Office of District Nursing in the Philippines?

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The Section of Public Health Nursing

This change occurred under the Philippine Health Service.

90
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Who acted as consultant to the Director of Health on nursing matters in the Philippines?

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Mrs. Genara de Guzman

Her role was significant in the early development of public health nursing.

91
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What year did the first convention of nurses take place in the Philippines?

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1928

This convention was followed by yearly conventions until World War II.

92
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What was initiated as a prerequisite for appointment in 1928?

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Pre-service training

This marked an important step in the professionalization of nursing.

93
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In 1930, what was the Section of Public Health Nursing converted into?

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Section of Nursing

This change addressed the need for guidance in various nursing services.

94
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What Act transferred the Division of Maternal and Child Health to the Bureau of Health?

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Reorganization Act No. 4007

This act played a key role in the restructuring of health services.

95
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Who was appointed as Assistant Chief Nurse of the Section of Nursing in the Bureau of Health?

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Mrs. Soledad A. Buenate

She previously served as the Assistant Superintendent of Nurses.

96
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Who became the first City Health Officer of Manila in 1941?

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Dr. Mariano Icasiano

His appointment was significant for public health in Manila.

97
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What happened on December 8, 1941, regarding public health nurses in Manila?

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They were assigned to devastated areas to attend to the sick and wounded

This was during the outbreak of World War II.

98
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What type of personnel was transferred to the new department in 1941?

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Activities and personnel including six public health members

This transfer was part of the reorganization during the war.

99
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In 1942, where did a group of public health nurses, physicians, and administrators go to assist sick prisoners?

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Internment camp in Capas, Tarlac

They helped prisoners of war released by the Japanese army.

100
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Fill in the blank: The first City Health Officer of Manila was _______.

A

Dr. Mariano Icasiano

101
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True or False: The Office of Nursing was organized in 1941.

A

True

It was led by Mrs. Vicenta C. Ponce as Chief Nurse.

102
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What significant event affected public health nursing in Manila in 1941?

A

World War II outbreak

Public health nurses were deployed to provide care in war-torn areas.

103
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What happened to thirty-one nurses during World War II?

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They were taken prisoners of war by the Japanese army and confined at the Bilibid Prison in Manila

104
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Who acted as the guarantor for the release of the thirty-one nurses?

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Dr. Eusebio Aguilar, the then Director of the Bureau of Health

105
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What did many public health nurses do during World War II?

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Joined the guerillas or went to hide in the mountains

106
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How many public health nurses and supervisors were recorded in February 1946?

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308 public health nurses and 38 supervisors

107
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What was the number of public health nurses before the war?

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556 public health nurses and 38 supervisors

108
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Who recommended the creation of a Nursing Office in the Department of Health in 1946?

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Mrs. Genera M. de Guzman

109
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What did Executive Order No. 94 accomplish on October 7, 1947?

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Reorganized government offices and created the Division of Nursing under the Office of the Secretary of Health

110
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When was the Division of Nursing implemented?

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December 16, 1947

111
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Who was appointed as Chief of the Division of Nursing?

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Mrs. Genara de Guzman

112
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Who were the three Assistants appointed under the Division of Nursing?

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  • Miss Annie Sand for Nursing Education
  • Mrs. Magdalena C. Valenzuela for Public Health Nursing
  • Mrs. Patrocinio J. Montellano for Staff Education
113
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What was the purpose of placing the Nursing Division directly under the Secretary of Health?

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To make nursing services available to different bureaus and units to help carry out health programs

114
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Who was appointed Chief of the Section of Nursing Supervision at the Bureau of Health?

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Mrs. Soledad Buenafe

115
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Who was the Assistant Chief of the Section of Nursing Supervision?

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Miss Marcela Gabatin

116
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What was the newly created Section of Puericulture Center of the Bureau of Hospitals?

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A section with Mrs. Teresa Malgapo as Chief

117
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When was the first training center of the Bureau of Health organized?

118
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Where was the first training center housed?

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At the Tabon Health Center located in a marginalized part of the city

119
Q

What was the original name of the Tabon Health Center after it was renamed?

A

Doña Marta Health Center

120
Q

Who was the Center Physician at the first training center?

A

Dr. Trinidad A. Gomez

121
Q

Who served as Nurse Supervisor at the training center?

A

Miss Marcela Gabatin

122
Q

Name two Nurse Instructors at the first training center.

A
  • Miss Constancia Tuazon
  • Mrs. Bugarin
  • Miss Ramos
123
Q

What role did Miss Zenaida Y. Panlilio have at the training center?

A

National Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Health

124
Q

What type of training was provided at the training center?

A

Pre-service and in-service training in public health/public health nursing

125
Q

Who was assigned to the training center for public health training?

A

Physicians and nurses undergoing training as well as nursing students on affiliation

126
Q

What was established in 1927 under the Office of General Inspection, Philippine Health Service?

A

The Section of Public Health Nursing was established

This replaced the Office of District Nursing and involved Mrs. Genara de Guzman as a consultant.

127
Q

What significant event for nurses took place in 1928?

A

The first convention of nurses was held

This was followed by yearly conventions until World War II.

128
Q

What change occurred in 1930 regarding the Section of Public Health Nursing?

A

It was converted into the Section of Nursing

This was due to the need for guidance in public nursing services, hospital nursing, and nursing education.

129
Q

What was the purpose of the Section of Nursing established in 1930?

A

To provide supervision and guidance for nurses in provincial hospitals and government schools of nursing

This section was transferred to the Division of Administration.

130
Q

What did Reorganization Act No. 4007 accomplish in 1933?

A

Transferred the Division of Maternal and Child Health to the Bureau of Health

Mrs. Soledad A. Buenate was appointed as Assistant Chief Nurse of the Section of Nursing.

131
Q

Who became the first City Health Officer of Manila in 1941?

A

Dr. Mariano Icasiano

This occurred alongside the organization of an Office of Nursing.

132
Q

Who were the Chief Nurse and Assistant Chief Nurse in the Office of Nursing established in 1941?

A

Mrs. Vicenta C. Ponce as Chief Nurse and Mrs. Rosario A. Ordiz as Assistant Chief Nurse

They held these positions until their retirement.

133
Q

What happened on December 8, 1941?

A

World War II broke out and public health nurses were assigned to devastated areas

They attended to the sick and the wounded.

134
Q

What was the role of public health nurses in 1942 during the war?

A

They assisted sick prisoners of war released by the Japanese army

This involved a group going to the internment camp in Capas, Tarlac.

135
Q

Fill in the blank: The first convention of nurses was held in _______.

136
Q

True or False: The Office of District Nursing was retained after 1927.

A

False

It was abolished and replaced by the Section of Public Health Nursing.

137
Q

What event occurred in July 1942 regarding public health nurses in the Philippines?

A

Thirty-one nurses were released from Bilibid Prison by Dr. Eusebio Aguilar.

138
Q

What did many public health nurses do during World War II?

A

Joined guerillas or went to hide in the mountains.

139
Q

How many public health nurses were recorded by the Bureau of Health in February 1946?

A

308 public health nurses and 38 supervisors.

140
Q

What was the number of public health nurses before World War II?

A

556 public health nurses and 38 supervisors.

141
Q

Who recommended the creation of a Nursing Office in the Department of Health in 1946?

A

Mrs. Genera M. de Guzman.

142
Q

What was established by Executive Order No. 94 on October 7, 1947?

A

The Division of Nursing under the Office of the Secretary of Health.

143
Q

Who was appointed as Chief of the Division of Nursing in 1947?

A

Mrs. Genara de Guzman.

144
Q

Who were the three assistants appointed under the Chief of the Division of Nursing?

A
  • Miss Annie Sand for Nursing Education
  • Mrs. Magdalena C. Valenzuela for Public Health Nursing
  • Mrs. Patrocinio J. Montellano for Staff Education.
145
Q

What section took over the functions of the former Section of Nursing at the Bureau of Health?

A

Section of Nursing Supervision.

146
Q

Who was appointed Chief of the Section of Nursing Supervision?

A

Mrs. Soledad Buenafe.

147
Q

What was the name of the first training center organized by the Bureau of Health in 1948?

A

Doña Marta Health Center.

148
Q

Who was the Center Physician at the first training center?

A

Dr. Trinidad A. Gomez.

149
Q

Fill in the blank: The original training staff included Miss Marcela Gabatin as Nurse _______.

A

Supervisor.

150
Q

Who were the Nurse Instructors at the first training center?

A
  • Miss Constancia Tuazon
  • Mrs. Bugarin
  • Miss Ramos.
151
Q

What type of training was provided at the Doña Marta Health Center?

A

Pre-service and in-service training in public health/public health nursing.

152
Q

What was the role of Miss Zenaida Y. Panlilio at the training center?

A

National Public Health Nurse, Bureau of Health.

153
Q

What was established by the Department of Health in 1950?

A

The Rural Health Demonstration and Training Center (RHDTC)

Established through the initiative of Dr. Hilario Lara, Dean of the Institute of Hygiene, now College of Public Health, University of the Philippines.

154
Q

Who was the Chief of the RHDTC?

A

Dr. Amansia S. Mangay (Mrs. Andres Angara)

A Doctor of Public Health graduate from Harvard.

155
Q

What was the purpose of the RHDTC?

A

Used as a laboratory for field experiences of students in various health-related fields

Included medicine, nursing, health education, nutrition, and social work.

156
Q

Who were the first Supervising Training Nurse and Nurse Instructors at RHDTC?

A

Miss Marta Obaña, Miss Jean Bactat, Mrs. Mary Velono, and Mrs. Natividad B. Asuque

Training staff were primarily nurses.

157
Q

What was established in 1953 as a forerunner of Health Manpower Development and Training Service?

A

The Office of Health Education and Personnel Training

Led by Dr. Trinidad Gomez.

158
Q

Which law created the first 81 Rural Health Units in the Philippines?

A

Republic Act No. 1082 or the Rural Health Law

Each unit had a physician, a public health nurse, a midwife, a sanitary inspector, and a clerk driver.

159
Q

What transportation was provided to the Rural Health Units by UNICEF?

A

Jeep

Used for transportation of health workers.

160
Q

Who were among the first public health nurses to undergo pre-service training for Rural Health Units?

A

Miss Florida B. Ramos (Mrs. Martinez) and Miss Lydia Amurao (Mrs. Cabigao)

Graduates of Class 1952 of the Philippine General Hospital School of Nursing.

161
Q

What did Republic Act 1891 do in 1957?

A

Amended Sections of R.A. 1082 to strengthen health and dental services in rural areas

Created 8 categories of rural health units based on population.

162
Q

What was the impact of Republic Act 1891 on health worker positions?

A

Increased number of positions for health workers including public health nurses and midwives.

163
Q

What was implemented between 1958-1965 concerning public health nursing?

A

Implementation of Republic Act 977

Abolished certain aspects of public health nursing.

164
Q

Who was appointed as Nursing Program Supervisor in 1967?

A

Mrs. Zenaida Paniilio-Nisce

She served as a consultant on nursing aspects of special diseases.

165
Q

What diseases were addressed in the Bureau of Disease Control under Mrs. Zenaida Paniilio-Nisce?

A
  • TB
  • Leprosy
  • Venereal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Filariasis
  • Mental Health

These diseases were part of the special programs she was involved with.

166
Q

What role did the Nurse Instructors at the Office of Health Education and Personnel Training have?

A

Involved in staff development and training of health workers

Their positions were later reclassified as Department Training Nurses.

167
Q

Who succeeded Miss Annie Sand as Nursing Consultant in November 1971?

A

Mrs. Josefina A. Mendoza

She was the Supervising Nurse Instructor at the time.

168
Q

What significant change occurred in 1974 regarding the Project Management Staff?

A

It was organized as part of Population Loan II of the Philippine Government

Dr. Francisco Aguilar was appointed as Project Manager.

169
Q

Who joined the Project Management Staff in 1974?

A

Mrs. Nelida K. Castillo

She was the Nursing Program Supervisor at the Office of the Secretary of Health.

170
Q

What was the purpose of the restructuring of the health care delivery system in the early 70’s?

A

To redefine the functions of health team members

This was based on findings from WHO-assisted Operations Research conducted in Rizal.

171
Q

What roles were expanded as a result of the restructuring?

A
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Rural Health Midwife

The functions of these roles were redefined and expanded to improve health services.

172
Q

How many midwives were recruited and trained to serve in rural areas?

A

Two thousand midwives

This recruitment was part of the effort to enhance rural health services.

173
Q

What was required of medical and nursing graduates in the Rural Health Practice Program?

A

They had to serve for two months in rural areas before license issuance

This program was in place to ensure health services in rural areas.

174
Q

When was the Rural Health Practice Program stopped?

A

When the number of nursing graduates reached over 12,000 per year

The program aimed to make health services available in rural areas.

175
Q

Who was appointed as Nursing Program Supervisor in 1967?

A

Mrs. Zenaida Paniilio-Nisce

She served as a consultant on nursing aspects of special diseases.

176
Q

What diseases were addressed in the Bureau of Disease Control under Mrs. Zenaida Paniilio-Nisce?

A
  • TB
  • Leprosy
  • Venereal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Filariasis
  • Mental Health

These diseases were part of the special programs she was involved with.

177
Q

What role did the Nurse Instructors at the Office of Health Education and Personnel Training have?

A

Involved in staff development and training of health workers

Their positions were later reclassified as Department Training Nurses.

178
Q

Who succeeded Miss Annie Sand as Nursing Consultant in November 1971?

A

Mrs. Josefina A. Mendoza

She was the Supervising Nurse Instructor at the time.

179
Q

What significant change occurred in 1974 regarding the Project Management Staff?

A

It was organized as part of Population Loan II of the Philippine Government

Dr. Francisco Aguilar was appointed as Project Manager.

180
Q

Who joined the Project Management Staff in 1974?

A

Mrs. Nelida K. Castillo

She was the Nursing Program Supervisor at the Office of the Secretary of Health.

181
Q

What was the purpose of the restructuring of the health care delivery system in the early 70’s?

A

To redefine the functions of health team members

This was based on findings from WHO-assisted Operations Research conducted in Rizal.

182
Q

What roles were expanded as a result of the restructuring?

A
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Rural Health Midwife

The functions of these roles were redefined and expanded to improve health services.

183
Q

How many midwives were recruited and trained to serve in rural areas?

A

Two thousand midwives

This recruitment was part of the effort to enhance rural health services.

184
Q

What was required of medical and nursing graduates in the Rural Health Practice Program?

A

They had to serve for two months in rural areas before license issuance

This program was in place to ensure health services in rural areas.

185
Q

When was the Rural Health Practice Program stopped?

A

When the number of nursing graduates reached over 12,000 per year

The program aimed to make health services available in rural areas.

186
Q

What was recommended by Mrs. Josefina Mendoza during President Ferdinand Marcos’ incumbency?

A

The creation of a Bureau of Nursing

This recommendation was made despite the government’s reorganization efforts.

187
Q

What was the main role of the Nursing Consultant in the Department of Health?

A

To represent nursing in monthly staff meetings and address nursing matters

Communications and problems were referred to the Nursing Consultant.

188
Q

What happened to the position of Nursing Consultant after Mrs. Mendoza retired?

A

It was abolished

Mrs. Zenaida Nisce remained as Nursing Program Supervisor.

189
Q

Which service did Mrs. Zenaida Nisce supervise after the reorganization?

A

Office of the Secretary of Health

She was also made Secretary of the Task Force on Mental Health.

190
Q

Name two nurses who were part of the National Family Planning Service (NFPS).

A
  • Miss Leonora Liwanag
  • Miss Virginia Orais

Other nurses included Mrs. Vilma Paner, Mrs. Sarah Austria, and Mrs. Leticia Daga.

191
Q

What significant change occurred in the Department of Health between 1987 and 1989?

A

Executive Order No. 119 reorganized the Department of Health

This led to the creation of several offices and services.

192
Q

What was the role of Nursing Program Supervisors (Nurse VI) in the Maternal and Child Health Services from 1990 to 1992?

A

They were involved in various health programs

Programs included Expanded Program on Immunization, Control of Diarrheal Diseases, and Control of Acute Respiratory Infections.

193
Q

Who were the first two Nursing Program Supervisors in the Non-communicable Disease Control Service (NCDCS)?

A
  • Mrs. Gloria Temelo
  • Miss Gilda Estipona

They worked with cardiovascular and cancer control programs, respectively.

194
Q

Fill in the blank: The position of Nursing Program Supervisors was increased in the Department of Health during 1990-1992, with three or more appointed in each _______.

195
Q

True or False: The Bureau of Nursing was successfully created during President Ferdinand Marcos’ administration.

A

False

Although it was endorsed, it did not materialize.

196
Q

What was a significant event for nursing in the Philippines in 1986?

A

The reorganization of the Department of Health

This affected the position of Nursing Consultant and other nursing roles.

197
Q

Who took over the public health programs focused on cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and disabilities?

A

Miss Ma. Thelma Bermudez, Miss Frances Prescilla Cuevas, and Mrs. Ma. Theresa Mendoza

198
Q

What diseases were monitored and evaluated by the nurses at the Communicable Disease Control Service?

A

Leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases, rabies, filariasis, and dengue hemorrhagic fever

199
Q

Who was the Nursing Program Supervisor at the Community Health Service?

A

Mrs. Patrocinio Ferrera

200
Q

What was the former name of the Medical Examination Division and Infirmary (MEDI)?

A

Physical Examination Division

201
Q

What position was Mrs. Nelia F. Hizon designated to in January 1999?

A

Nursing Adviser

202
Q

What Executive Order was signed on May 24, 1999, by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada?

A

Executive Order No. 102

203
Q

What was the main goal of the Rationalization Plan developed between 2005-2006?

A

To streamline the bureaucracy

204
Q

Fill in the blank: The three nurses involved in public health programs were focused on the prevention and control of _______.

A

[cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, disabilities]

205
Q

True or False: The Nursing Adviser refers to matters affecting nurses and nursing.

206
Q

List the types of disabilities mentioned in the public health programs.

A
  • Blindness
  • Deafness
  • Osteoporosis
  • Asthma

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