Recalls 5 - NP1 Flashcards
Situation: Juliana, a registered nurse in the Philippines with 10 years of experience, has been promoted to a supervisory role in a large hospital. To excel in her new position, she reviews Republic Act 9173, the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, focusing on qualifications, prohibitions, penalties, and procedures in nursing.
- According to Republic Act 9173, after how many years can the Board re-issue a revoked certificate of registration/professional license, provided that the cause for revocation has been resolved?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
D. 4 years
- According to Republic Act 9173, what penalty may be imposed upon individuals found guilty of violating prohibitions in the practice of nursing?
A. Fine of not less than P20,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 6 months
B. Fine of not less than P50,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 1 year
C. Fine of not less than P100,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 2 years
D. Fine of not less than P200,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 3 years
B. Fine of not less than P50,000.00 and imprisonment of not less than 1 year
- According to Republic Act 9173, what is the passing grade for the licensure examination for nurses in the Philippines?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
B. 75%
- What is the minimum required number of units in management and administration courses at the graduate level for a nurse to qualify for a supervisory position as per RA 9173?
A. 6 units
B. 9 units
C. 12 units
D. 15 units
B. 9 units
- According to RA 9173, what is the minimum number of years of experience required in general nursing service administration for a nurse to qualify for a supervisory or managerial position?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
B. 2 years
- During his assessment, Nurse Kang Tae-moo notes a sudden increase in the number of dengue cases in Barangay Malinis. This type of disease occurrence is best described as:
A. Endemic
B. Epidemic
C. Sporadic
D. Pandemic
B. Epidemic
- Nurse Kang Tae-moo also identifies that dengue cases peak during the rainy season. This type of pattern of occurrence over time is known as:
A. Point source
B. Continuous source
C. Seasonal trend
D. Cyclical trend
C. Seasonal trend
- With regards to the steps in outbreak investigation, which should be followed after preparing for field work?
A. Establish the existence of an outbreak
B. Define and Identify cases
C. Verify Diagnosis
D. Developing Hypotheses
A. Establish the existence of an outbreak
- Which of the following correctly defines the term “sporadic” as it relates to the occurrence of rabies?
A. A simultaneous occurrence of epidemic of the same disease in several countries.
B. An intermittent occurrence of a few isolated and unrelated cases in a given locality.
C. An intermittent occurence of a few isolated and unrelated cases in a given locality.
D. A continuous occurrence throughout a period of time of the usual number of cases in a given locality.
B. An intermittent occurrence of a few isolated and unrelated cases in a given locality.
- What is the role of an epidemiology nurse during an outbreak? Select all that apply.
- Monitor local health personnel conducting disease surveillance
- Implement public health surveillance
- Assist in the conduct of training course in epidemiology
- Responsible for inventory and maintenance of epidemiology and surveillance unit (ESU) equipment
A. 1, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 3
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Situation: Fatmah is a community health nurse working in a rural health unit. She is responsible for implementing various health programs and educating the community on how to prevent health problems. During her daily activities, she encounters different situations that require applying the levels of prevention.
- Which of the following activities is an example of primary prevention in Nurse Fatmah’s work?
A. Rehabilitation for stroke patients
B. Blood pressure screenings
C. Immunization programs
D. Physical therapy sessions
C. Immunization programs
- Nurse Fatmah is informed that a child in the community has been diagnosed with measles. To prevent the spread of the infection to other children, Nurse Fatmah arranges for the child to be isolated at home until they are no longer contagious. Isolation of a child with measles belongs to what level of prevention?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Intermediate
D. Tertiary
A. Primary
- At a local health clinic, Fatmah provides screening services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to sexually active adults. Which activity is an example of secondary prevention?
A. Providing dietary counseling to all community members
B. Conducting annual mammograms
C. Teaching stress management techniques
D. Screening services for STIs
D. Screening services for STIs
- In a rural community, Fatmah, together with her colleagues, conducts Operation Timbang, a program aimed at assessing the nutritional status of children under five years old through regular weighing and monitoring. Operation Timbang is _____ prevention.
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Intermediate
D. Tertiary
B. Secondary
- Nurse Fatmah is providing care for a patient who has recently undergone surgery for advanced-stage lung cancer. She is focused on pain management, symptom control, and improving the patient’s quality of life. Tertiary prevention is needed at which stage of the natural history of disease?
A. Prodromal
B. Pre-pathogenesis
C. Terminal
D. Pathogenesis
C. Terminal
- Lalane, a public health nurse, organizes a support group for residents diagnosed with chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension to promote self-management and enhance their quality of life. What constitutes tertiary prevention in Lalane’s community health initiatives?
A. Health education on lifestyle changes
B. Routine screenings for chronic diseases
C. Support groups for chronic illness patients
D. Immunization drives for children
C. Support groups for chronic illness patients
- In a rural community, Nurse Lalane conducts a community workshop on promoting heart health to residents of all ages. Which of the following represents a primary prevention strategy aimed at reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases?
A. Angioplasty
B. Blood pressure monitoring
C. Health education on diet and exercise
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
C. Health education on diet and exercise
- At a community health fair, Nurse Lalane offers diabetes screenings to residents to identify those at risk of developing the disease. This activity is an example of:
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Quaternary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
- Nurse Lalane provides a rehabilitation program for stroke survivors to help them regain their physical and cognitive abilities. Offering rehabilitation programs for stroke survivors is an example of which level of prevention?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Quaternary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
- In a barangay health center, nurses conduct a health promotion campaign to encourage regular handwashing with soap and water among children to prevent the spread of gastrointestinal infections in the community. Promoting regular handwashing with soap and water among children is an example of which level of prevention in community health nursing in the Philippines?
A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Quaternary prevention
A. Primary prevention
Situation: Nurse Jaehyun is studying for his licensure exam and needs to review the health laws in the Philippines that impact nursing practice. He focuses on understanding the key legislation to ensure he provides care within legal guidelines.
- Which law in the Philippines focuses on integrating traditional and alternative medicine into the primary health care system?
A. RA 7875
B. RA 8423
C. RA 9211
D. RA 11332
B. RA 8423
- Which law in the Philippines governs the regulation and control of tobacco use?
A. RA 9211
B. RA 7394
C. RA 8749
D. RA 9165
A. RA 9211
- Which law in the Philippines mandates the creation of a comprehensive mental health program and aims to improve mental health services nationwide?
A. RA 11036
B. RA 9275
C. RA 11223
D. RA 10173
A. RA 11036
- Which legislation in the Philippines provides for the expansion of health care coverage and the integration of health services to ensure access to quality care for all Filipinos?
A. RA 11036
B. RA 7836
C. RA 11223
D. RA 8551
C. RA 11223