Primary Health Care Nursing | QUIZ Flashcards
The nurse is teaching a community group about the key principles of Primary Health Care (PHC). Which statement by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?
A. “PHC ensures that essential healthcare is accessible to all individuals.”
B. “The community plays an active role in promoting their own health.”
C. “PHC focuses mainly on curative care to treat diseases effectively.”
D. “Inter-sectoral collaboration is essential in PHC implementation.”
Answer: C. “PHC focuses mainly on curative care to treat diseases effectively.”
Rationale: PHC is not limited to curative care; it emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care.
Which of the following best describes the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978?
A. It introduced Universal Health Care (UHC) to ensure financial protection.
B. It established PHC as a strategy to achieve “Health for All.”
C. It mandated local governments to take over primary healthcare services.
D. It developed the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).
Answer: B. It established PHC as a strategy to achieve “Health for All.”
Rationale: The Alma-Ata Declaration (1978) defined PHC as a global strategy to achieve Health for All by emphasizing accessibility, affordability, and community participation in healthcare.
The nurse is evaluating a local Primary Health Care program. Which of the following is a key indicator of a successful PHC implementation?
A. Increased hospital admissions for serious illnesses
B. Greater reliance on expensive medical technologies
C. Improved community participation in health promotion activities
D. Higher mortality rates due to non-communicable diseases
Answer: C. Improved community participation in health promotion activities
Rationale: Active community participation is a cornerstone of PHC, ensuring preventive and promotive health measures rather than just curative interventions.
Which of the following is an example of an inter-sectoral approach in PHC?
A. A hospital purchasing more advanced medical equipment
B. A government project ensuring clean water supply in rural areas
C. A doctor prescribing antibiotics to a patient with pneumonia
D. A nurse providing post-operative care in a tertiary hospital
Answer: B. A government project ensuring clean water supply in rural areas
Rationale: An inter-sectoral approach involves collaboration between health and non-health sectors to address social determinants of health, such as water sanitation, education, and nutrition.
The nurse is educating a patient about the use of herbal medicines in PHC. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates correct understanding?
A. “I should use multiple herbal plants to treat one condition for better results.”
B. “If I experience any side effects, I should stop using the herbal medicine.”
C. “Boiling herbs in metal pots is recommended for maximum effectiveness.”
D. “I can use herbal plants treated with pesticides since they are washed before use.”
Answer: B. “If I experience any side effects, I should stop using the herbal medicine.”
Rationale: Patients should be advised to stop using herbal medicines if adverse reactions occur and seek medical help if symptoms persist.
A patient with kidney stones asks the nurse about herbal medicine options. Which of the following DOH-approved herbs should the nurse recommend?
A. Akapulco
B. Sambong
C. Lagundi
D. Bayabas
Answer: B. Sambong
Rationale: Sambong acts as a diuretic and helps in the dissolution of kidney stones.
Which DOH-approved herbal medicine is best known for its antifungal properties?
A. Akapulco
B. Ampalaya
C. Niyog-niyogan
D. Ulasimang Bato
Answer: A. Akapulco
Rationale: Akapulco is used for treating fungal infections, such as ringworm and athlete’s foot.
A school nurse is teaching students about the benefits of Tsaang-Gubat. Which condition does this herbal plant primarily treat?
A. Hypertension
B. Diarrhea
C. Fever
D. Skin infections
Answer: B. Diarrhea
Rationale: Tsaang-gubat is traditionally used for gastrointestinal issues, particularly diarrhea.
The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who wants to try herbal medicine. Which DOH-approved herbal plant can help lower blood sugar levels?
A. Ampalaya
B. Bawang
C. Yerba Buena
D. Lagundi
Answer: A. Ampalaya
Rationale: Ampalaya (bitter melon) has properties that help manage mild diabetes by reducing blood sugar levels.
A patient with asthma asks about herbal medicine options. Which of the following should the nurse suggest?
A. Akapulco
B. Lagundi
C. Bayabas
D. Niyog-niyogan
Answer: B. Lagundi
Rationale: Lagundi is approved for cough, asthma, and fever.
Which herbal medicine is used for lowering uric acid levels in patients with gout?
A. Ulasimang Bato
B. Bayabas
C. Yerba Buena
D. Sambong
Answer: A. Ulasimang Bato
Rationale: Ulasimang Bato (Pansit-pansitan) is effective for gout and lowering uric acid levels.
A nurse advises a hypertensive patient to take a natural supplement. Which DOH-approved herbal medicine is recommended?
A. Akapulco
B. Bawang
C. Niyog-niyogan
D. Tsaang-Gubat
Answer: B. Bawang
Rationale: Bawang (garlic) helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure
A patient asks about herbal medicine for wound care and antiseptic purposes. Which should the nurse recommend?
A. Yerba Buena
B. Bayabas
C. Sambong
D. Ampalaya
Answer: B. Bayabas
Rationale: Bayabas (guava) has antibacterial and antiseptic properties for wound healing.
A patient wants a natural pain reliever. Which of the following herbal plants is most appropriate?
A. Tsaang-Gubat
B. Yerba Buena
C. Akapulco
D. Ulasimang Bato
Answer: B. Yerba Buena
Rationale: Yerba Buena is a natural pain reliever with anti-inflammatory properties.
A nurse is teaching a community health class about the proper preparation of herbal medicines. Which statement requires further teaching?
A. “It is best to use clay pots for boiling herbal plants.”
B. “I can mix multiple herbal plants to treat one illness faster.”
C. “I should stop using an herbal remedy if side effects occur.”
D. “Only the recommended plant parts should be used.”
Answer: B. “I can mix multiple herbal plants to treat one illness faster.”
Rationale: Only one plant should be used per symptom to properly monitor effects and avoid potential interactions.
