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CHN Sample NLE Questionnaires

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about topics in community health nursing and epidemiology, including identifying indicators of success in community organizing, describing epidemiological study designs, calculating sex ratios from census data, and understanding the purposes and processes of epidemiological investigations. The questions assess understanding of key concepts like intersectoral linkages, functions of epidemiology, and primary goals of community health nursing.

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CHN Sample NLE Questionnaires

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about topics in community health nursing and epidemiology, including identifying indicators of success in community organizing, describing epidemiological study designs, calculating sex ratios from census data, and understanding the purposes and processes of epidemiological investigations. The questions assess understanding of key concepts like intersectoral linkages, functions of epidemiology, and primary goals of community health nursing.

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Jhean Means

NP1
QUESTIONS:
1. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to:
a. Participate in community activities for the solution of a community problem
b. Implement activities for the solution of the community problem
c. Plan activities for the solution of the community problem
d. Identify the health problem as a common concern
ANSWER: A
Rationale: Participation in community activities in resolving a community problem may be in any of the
processes mentioned in the other choices.
2. The public health nurse conducts a study on the factors contributing to the high mortality rate
due to heart disease in the municipality where she works. Which branch of epidemiology does
the nurse practice in this situation?
a. Descriptive
b. Analytical
c. Therapeutic
d. Evaluation
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Analytical epidemiology is the study of factors or determinants affecting the patterns of
occurrence and distribution of disease in a community.
3. In the census of the Philippines in 1995, there were about 35,299,000 males and about 34,968,000
females. What is the sex ratio?
a. 99.06:100
b. 100.94:100
c. 50.23%
d. 49.76%
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Sex ratio is the number of males for every 100 females in the population.
4. The primary purpose of conducting an epidemiologic investigation is to:
a. Delineate the etiology of the epidemic
b. Encourage cooperation and support of the community
c. Identify groups who are at risk of contracting the disease
d. Identify geographical location of cases of the disease in the community
ANSWER: A
Rationale: Delineating the etiology of an epidemic is identifying its source.
5. In the investigation of an epidemic, you compare the present frequency of the disease with the
usual frequency at this time of the year in this community. This is done during which stage of the
investigation?
a. Establishing the epidemic
b. Testing the hypothesis
c. Formulation of the hypothesis
d. Appraisal of facts
ANSWER: A
Rationale: Establishing the epidemic is determining whether there is an epidemic or not. This is done
by comparing the present number of cases with the usual number of cases of the disease at the same
time of the year, as well as establishing the relatedness of the cases of the disease.
6. In which step are plans formulated for solving community problems?
a. Mobilization
b. Community organization
c. Follow-up/extension
d. Core group formation
ANSWER: A
Rationale: Community organization is the step when community assemblies take place. During the
community assembly, the people may opt to formalize the community organization and make plans
for community action to resolve a community health problem.
7. Which of the following is an epidemiologic function of the nurse during an epidemic?
a. Conducting assessment of suspected cases to detect the communicable disease
b. Monitoring the condition of the cases affected by the communicable disease
c. Participating in the investigation to determine the source of the epidemic
d. Teaching the community on preventive measures against the disease
ANSWER: C
Rationale: Epidemiology is the study of patterns of occurrence and distribution of disease in the
community, as well as the factors that affect disease patterns. The purpose of an epidemiologic
investigation is to identify the source of an epidemic, i.e., what brought about the epidemic.

8. Which of the following demonstrates intersectoral linkages?


a. Two-way referral system
b. Team approach
c. Endorsement done by a midwife to another midwife
d. Cooperation between the PHN and public-school teacher
ANSWER: D
Rationale: Intersectoral linkages refer to working relationships between the health sector and other
sectors involved in community development.
9. Which of the following is a function of epidemiology?
a. Identifying the disease condition based on manifestations presented by a client
b. Determining factors that contributed to the occurrence of pneumonia in a 3 year old
c. Determining the efficacy of the antibiotic used in the treatment of the 3-year-old client with
pneumonia
d. Evaluating the effectiveness of the implementation of the Integrated Management of
Childhood Illness
ANSWER: D
Rationale: Epidemiology is used in the assessment of a community or evaluation of interventions in
community health practice.

10. Which is the primary goal of community health nursing?


a. To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health
and prevention of illness
b. To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health
needs
c. To increase the productivity of the people by providing them with services that will increase
their level of health
d. To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing
particularly on mothers and children.
Answer: B
Rationale: To contribute to national development through promotion of family welfare, focusing
particularly on mothers and children.

[SOURCE:http://careerpracticeexams.com/267/examination-145-questions-community-health-
nursing.html]

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