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HEALTH CARE NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
1.
Filipino nurses are very religious people, there is a deep faith in God that is reflected in
the expression of “bahala na”
(it is up to God or leave it to God”.) Which cultural attitude still exist at present the” bahala”
system.
A.
Incorrectly equated with an expression of fatalism and a passive acceptance of or resignation
to fate.
B.
May also apply to acceptance of illness or malady.
C.
Operates psychologically to elevate one’s courage and conviction to persist in the face
of adversity and improve
D.
All of the above
ANSWER:
RATIO: All options are accurate.
2.
An American nurse tries to speak with a Korean client who cannot understand the
English language. To effectively
communicate to a client with a different language, which of the following should the
nurse implement? A. Have an interpreter to translate.
B. Speak slowly.
C. Speak loudly and closely to the client.
D. Speak to the client and
family together. ANSWER:
RATIO: To effectively communicate with the foreign client, have an interpreter to translate. This
will help get accurate information.
3.
A nurse is caring for a Chinese client who is hospitalized due to pneumonia. Based on
their culture, which of the
following is believed to be the cause of the illness?
A.
An illness is cast by an enemy.
B.
An illness is a result of punishment
for sins. C. An illness may be attributed
to overexertion.
D. An illness may be given by someone who did not
want it. ANSWER:
RATIO: Chinese believes that the cause of illness may be attributed to overexertion.
4.
Which of the following food items would be appropriate for a Seventh Day Adventist to
be followed?
A.
Shrimp and mussels.
B.
Beef and pork.
C.
Tuna
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HEALTH CARE NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH

ANSWERS

1. Filipino nurses are very religious people, there is a deep faith in God that is reflected in

the expression of “bahala na”

(it is up to God or leave it to God”.) Which cultural attitude still exist at present the” bahala”

system.

A. Incorrectly equated with an expression of fatalism and a passive acceptance of or resignation

to fate.

B. May also apply to acceptance of illness or malady.

C. Operates psychologically to elevate one’s courage and conviction to persist in the face

of adversity and improve

D. All of the above

ANSWER:

RATIO: All options are accurate.

2. An American nurse tries to speak with a Korean client who cannot understand the

English language. To effectively

communicate to a client with a different language, which of the following should the

nurse implement? A. Have an interpreter to translate.

B. Speak slowly.

C. Speak loudly and closely to the client.

D. Speak to the client and

family together. ANSWER:

RATIO: To effectively communicate with the foreign client, have an interpreter to translate. This

will help get accurate information.

3. A nurse is caring for a Chinese client who is hospitalized due to pneumonia. Based on

their culture, which of the

following is believed to be the cause of the illness?

A. An illness is cast by an enemy.

B. An illness is a result of punishment

for sins. C. An illness may be attributed

to overexertion.

D. An illness may be given by someone who did not

want it. ANSWER:

RATIO: Chinese believes that the cause of illness may be attributed to overexertion.

4. Which of the following food items would be appropriate for a Seventh Day Adventist to

be followed?

A. Shrimp and mussels.

B. Beef and pork.

C. Tuna

and

salmon.

D. Cheese and milk.

ANSWER:

RATIO: The Seventh-day Adventist diet promotes a wide variety of whole plant foods, including

fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains. If eggs, meat, or dairy products are

incorporated, they should be low-fat versions and consumed in moderation

5. When assessing a patient from a different culture, what is the most important area to consider?

A. Religious beliefs

B. Language spoken

C. Health Practices

D. Social

Organizations

ANSWER:

RATIO: Religious belief is one of the important components that must be considered as to

assess a client. A certain religion has a certain culture that influences health care practices.

6. Identification of health risk in the community is a step-in formulating community

health diagnosis. Which of the

following methods should be done by the public nurse to best facilitate the

identification of health risk threatening this

community?

A. Review vital statistics available

B. Study health center records and reports

C. Assess community health resources and industries available

D. Familiarize with prevalent lifestyle of the people within the

community ANSWER:

RATIO: To identify the health risk in the community, it is best to review and study past records,

what are the most prominent causes of hospitalization in the community.

7. You are the new public health nurse. To obtain 100% population count of the community,

you should need to do a:

A. One to one

interview B.

Survey

C. Sampling of the population

D. Census

ANSWER:

RATIO: To obtain the population count of the community, the new nurse must conduct a

census to obtain the number of household..

8. In order to raise people’s awareness on cancer prevention, the following danger signs

of cancer need to be disseminated.

A. Unexplained anemia and weight loss

B. All these groups

C. Community

D. All of these

ANSWER:

RATIO: PHN’s focus on the community as the unit of care. The nurses responsibility is the

community as a whole.

3. The focus of the PHNs’ activities is:

A. Primary prevention

B. Curative

C. Rehabilitative

D. All of these

ANSWER:

RATIO: The PHN’s activities focus on primary prevention. This has emphasized giving

strategies to promote optimal health and prevent disease.

4. Which of the following does not describe an urban community?

A. Highly dense in population

B. People are well-knit and having high degree of group feeling

C. Complex international relationship

D. Non-agricultural

occupation ANSWER:

RATIO: People in urban community are not well-knit and having a high degree of group feeling

instead this option is for rural community.

5. What health sector aims to achieve the health system goals of better health outcomes in

the Philippines?

A. Philippine Health

Insurance B.

Universal Health Care

C. Home health Care

D. Department of Labor

and Employment ANSWER:

RATIO: Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), is the

“provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible,

efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by

an informed and empowered public”.

6. In this year, the Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156) created Sanitary

Divisions. A.

B.

C.

2 D.

ANSWER:

RATIO: In the year 1912, The Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156) created Sanitary Divisions. The

President of the Sanitary Division took charge of two of three municipalities. Where there no

physicians available, male nurses were assigned to perform the duties of the President,

Sanitary Division.

7. These schools were primarily intended to train on-Christian women and prepare them

to render service among their

people.

A. Philippine General Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital

B. Cardinal Santos Medical Center and the Medical City

C. University of Santo Tomas and Manila Doctor’s Hospital

D. Zamboanga General Hospital School of Nursing and Baguio

General Hospital ANSWER:

RATIO: In 1923, two government schools of nursing were established, Zamboanga

General Hospital School of Nursing and the Baguio General Hospital in Northern

Luzon.

8. In what year did the Section of Public health Nursing was converted into Section of

Nursing due to pressing need for

guidance not only in public nursing services but also in hospital nursing and

nursing education? A. 1930

B. 1940

C. 1942

D. 1944

ANSWER:

RATIO: By 1930, the Section of Public Health Nursing was converted into Section of Nursing.

The Section of Nursing was transferred from the Office of General Services to the Division of

Administration. The office covered the supervision and guidance of nurses in the provincial

hospital and two government schools of nursing.

9. In what year did the office of Health Education and Personnel Training were

established with Dr. Trinidad Gomez as

Chief.

A.

B. 1953

C. 1955

D. 1962

ANSWER:

RATIO: In 1953, the Office of Health Education and Personnel Training were established with

Dr. Trinidad Gomez as Chief and by then the Congress approved the R.A No. 1082.

10. In what year did the Philippine Health Services

was abolished? A.

B.

D. Reaction to the heart

disease ANSWER:

RATIO: Economic variables may affect a client’s level of health by increasing the risk

for disease and influencing how or at what point the client enters the health care

system.

4. In the Health Belief Model, nurse Chiara recognizes that the focus is placed on the:

A. Functioning of the individual in all dimensions

B. Relation of perceptions and compliance

with therapy C. Relation of perceptions and

compliance with therapy

D. Multidimensional nature of clients and their interaction with the

environment ANSWER:

RATIO: In relation to the Health Belief Model, the main goal is it focuses on the relation

between a person's beliefs and health behaviors. By focusing on the client's perceptions of

health, the nurse is better able to understand and predict how a client will comply with health

care therapies.

5. Which of the following is the most basic type of health promotion activity? (Select all

that apply).

A. A billboard promoting abstinence to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and

unplanned pregnancies

B. A wellness assessment program

C. An environment control program about pesticide uses

D. A nurse who models healthy lifestyle behaviors

E. A school of nursing that holds a

blood pressure fair ANSWER:

RATIO: Options A and E are correct. Examples are billboards, newspapers, brochures, books,

etc. that help in raising awareness and knowledge of individuals and communities about

healthy behaviors.

6. Nurse Marco is providing health education about injury and poisoning prevention

to a group of young mothers at a

health fair. What type of prevention is the nurse

conducting? A. Primary prevention

B. Secondary prevention

C. Tertiary prevention

D. Limited

prevention

ANSWER:

RATIO: Primary is generalized health promotion and specific protection against diseases or

specific accidents targeted to a specific group.

7. Pender’s health promotion model would benefit which of the following clients?

(Select all that apply) B. A 49-year-old client who exercises four times a week

C. A 35-year-old who has yearly breast exams and other routine health screenings

D. An overweight 27-year-old who engages in

risky behaviors ANSWER:

RATIO: The overweight 29-year-old is not engages in health promotion activity

8. Client Clint reports that he believes he will "never lick the habit" of smoking because he has

tried before and failed. Using the Transtheoretical model (TTM), what stage of health

behavior is

the client functioning in?

A. Preparation

stage B.

Contemplatio

n stage

C. Termination stage

D. Action stage

ANSWER:

RATIO: Precontemplation stage in this stage, the patient's behavior doesn’t change for about 6

months, the client tends to avoid talking, thinking, reading, about his risky behavior.

9. Honey, a public health nurse compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of

the city. Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?

A. Assuranc

e B.

Assessment

C. Prevention

D. Policy

development

ANSWER:

RATIO: Assessment is the first phase of the core function of public health. Assessment is done

to resolve and make a concrete plan based on the issue. Also it is based on the available data

and information that will help guide and resolve issues.

10. Nurse Glynnis performs activities to meet the primary goals of public health. Which of

the following is nurse Glynnis most likely to complete?

A. Ensuring that a newly diagnosed 40-year-old hypertensive man takes his medication

B. Finding home care for a 70-year-old client recuperating from a

hip replacement C. Conducting an infant car seat safety check

D. Contacting a local hospice to admit a terminally ill 60-

year- old woman ANSWER:

RATIO: Conducting an infant car seat safety check, a basic public health safety that most likely

nurse Glynnis can complete.

any radiation or chemical liquids, dust, mists, or fumes?" The nurse is conducting an: a. Environmental advocacy activity b. Environmental compliance activity c. Environmental health assessment d. Environmental risk communication ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse is conducting an environmental health assessment which includes asking questions about the exposure from the environment.

  1. Which public health nursing actions may be most helpful to the community's long- term health? a. Careful assessment, diagnosis, planning, and giving care to individual patients and their families b. Dialogue with community members concerning what health issues are of importance in that community c. Focusing on family health through school-based neighborhood clinics d. Helping the community create political change through organization, use of media, legislative lobbying, and mass demonstrations ANSWER: RATIO: Helping the community create political change through organization, use of media, legislative lobbying, and mass demonstrations
  2. Which is an example of the public-school nurse’s health care provider functions? A. Requesting for BCG from the RHU for school entrant immunization B. Conducting random classroom inspection during a measles epidemic C. Taking remedial action on an accident hazard in the school playground D. Observing places in the school where pupils spend their free time ANSWER: RATIO: Example of public-school nurse’s health care provider function is to conduct a random classroom inspection during a measles epidemic.
  3. Heidi, a public health nurse is the supervisor of rural health midwives. Which of the following is a supervisory function of the public health nurse? A. Referring cases or patients to the midwife B. Providing technical guidance to the midwife C. Providing nursing care to cases referred by the midwife D. Formulating and implementing training programs for midwives ANSWER: RATIO: The public health nurse helps in providing technical guidance to the midwife which is responsible in handling the community when the nurse is not around.
  4. One of the participants in a hilot training class asked you to whom she should refer a patient in labor who develops a complication. You will answer, to the a. Public Health Nurse b. Rural Health Midwife c. Municipal Health Officer

d. Any of these health professionals ANSWER: RATIO: A public health nurse and rural health midwife can provide care during normal childbirth. A physician should attend to a woman with a complication during labor. Multiple Choice

**1. Ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by the principles of conduct that are written as the: A. Philippine Regulation Commission B. Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 C. Standards of care from experts in the practice field D. Good Samaritan laws for civil guidelines ANSWER: RATIO: Stated under the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 are the ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting.

  1. The distribution of nurses to areas of “most need” in the time of a nursing shortage is an example of: A. Utilitarianism theory B. Deontological theory C. Justice D. Beneficence ANSWER: RATIO:. The principle of justice could be described as the moral obligation to act on the basis of fair adjudication between competing claims. As such, it is linked to fairness, entitlement and equality. In health care ethics, this can be subdivided into three categories: fair distribution of scarce resources (distributive justice), respect for people’s rights (rights-based justice) and respect for morally acceptable laws (legal justice) (Gillon, 1994)
  2. When signing a form as a witness, nurse signature shows that the client: A. Is fully informed and is aware of all consequences. B. Was awake and fully alert and not medicated with narcotics. C. Was free to sign without pressure D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse signature shows that the client has signed the form and the witness saw it being done.
  3. Which criterion is needed for someone to give consent to a procedure? A. An appointed guardianship B. Unemancipated minor C. Minimum of 21 years or older D. An advocate for a child ANSWER: RATIO:
  4. Successful ethical discussion depends on people who have a clear sense of personal values. When many people share the same values, it may be possible to identify a philosophy of utilitarianism, with proposes that: A. The value of people is determined solely by leaders in the Unitarian church. B. The decision to perform a liver transplant depends on a measure of the moral life that the client has led so far C. The best way to determine the solution to an ethical dilemma is to refer the case to the attending physician. D. The value of something is determined by its usefulness to society. ANSWER:**

c. Registered nurse caring for the infant d. The foster mother ANSWER: RATIO: .

  1. The foster parents of a child age 6, who will begin school in the facility, ask the nurse for anticipatory guidance. The nurse should explain that a child of this age: a. Rebel against scheduled activities b. Still depends on the parent c. Loves to tattle d. (^) Is highly sensitive to criticism ANSWER: RATIO:
  2. The nurse is discussing negativism with the parents of a 30-month-old child when administering immunization. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior? a. Reprimand the child and give a 15-minute “time out” b. Maintain a permissive attitude for this behavior c. Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior d. Assert authority over the child through limit setting ANSWER: RATIO: .
  3. A victim of domestic violence states, “If I were better, I would not have been beaten.” Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing? a. Fear b. Helplessne s s c. Self- blame d. Rejection ANSWER: RATIO: .
  4. The nurse is at the community center speaking with retired people. To which comment by one of the retirees during a discussion about the benefits for senior citizen would the nurse give a supportive comment to reinforce correct information? a. I usually bring my senior citizen ID wherever I will go b. No need to ask doctors’ prescription if I will buy my medicines. c. I was given discount for doctors’ professional fee d. (^) I registered my name as a member of senior citizen. ANSWER: RATIO:
  5. The community health nurse is assigned to care for administering

vaccination. Which of the following should the nurse give the priority in giving vaccination? a. The client who came first. b. The adult client together with mother c. The client with age of 60 years old d. The mother who brought her lactating child with her. ANSWER: RATIO:

  1. Nurse Meredith is observing 8-year-old Anna during a community visit. Which of the following findings would lead the nurse to suspect that Anna is a victim of sexual abuse? a. The child is fearful of the caregiver and other adults. b. The child has a lack of peer relationships. c. The child has self-injurious behavior. d. (^) The child has an interest in things of a sexual nature.^ ANSWER: RATIO:
  2. Sheila tells the community nurse that her boyfriend has been abusive and she is afraid of him. but she doesn't want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply. a. Help Sheila to develop a plan to ensure safety including phone numbers for emergency help. b. Help Sheila to get her boyfriend into an appropriate treatment program. c. Communicate acceptance. avoiding any implication that Sheila is at fault for not leaving. d. Help Sheila to explore available options. including shelters and legal protection. ANSWER: RATIO
  3. What is R.A. 9994? a. Anti-Terror Law b. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010 c. Magna Carta for Health Care Workers d. Providing Mandatory Basic Immunization ANSWER: RATIO:
  4. As the government cares for the health of Senior Citizens, what are the entitlement of benefits given to them? a. Purchase of medicines b. 20% discount c. Diagnostic and laboratory fees in private hospitals d. All of the above ANSWER: RATIO: Multiple Choice

year- old B. Between 17-65 years old C. All of the above D None of the above ANSWER: RATIO:.

  1. One of the donors asked, when I donate blood am I at risk of acquiring blood- borne diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C? What is the nurse best answer? A. True B. False C. Maybe D. None of the above ANSWER: RATIO: Before donating blood the patient is screened for disease, if the patient has a disease that could be transmitted through blood he/she won’t be allowed to donate.
  2. The amount of blood collected at one time is: A. 250 ml. B. 450 ml. C. 1liter D. 6 liters ANSWER: RATIO
  3. After the bloodletting, the client asked the laboratory staff how often regularly can he donate blood? The staff response: A. Once a year B. Every 2 years C. Every 4 months D. Every 6 months ANSWER: RATIO:
  4. The nurse instruct the client before giving blood patient should: A. Eat her/his normal meal or snack B. Drinks lots of fluids C. Not drink, not eat D. Consider A and B ANSWER: RATIO: Multiple Choice
  5. In order to solicit cooperation /assistance of the community in the environmental sanitation program, which of the following needs to be done first?

a. Create public awareness on the environmental sanitation problems b. Form working groups or committees c. Solicit the help of the municipal and barangay officials d. (^) Involve community members in the sanitation program ANSWER: RATIO: .

  1. The RHU team consist of the following except: a. Community health workers b. Public health nurse c. Health axillary volunteer d. Respiratory therapist ANSWER: RATIO: .
  2. Tertiary Care by the home health nurse is directed towards children with: a. Problem in mobility b. Minor problems c. Short-term needs d. Clinically apparent disease ANSWER: RATIO: Tertiary Care by the home health nurse is directed towards children with problems in mobility.
  3. Nurse Nicolas is scheduled for Pap smear. She has a strong family history for cervical cancer. This is an example of? a. Secondary prevention b. Primary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Health screening ANSWER: RATIO: Secondary prevention includes treatment, diagnosis, medical services and surgery.
  4. Which of the following is the new Mission of the DOH? a. Promote healthy lifestyle b. Ensure accessibility and quality of health care c. Equitable and people- centered health system d. Improve general’s health status of the people ANSWER: RATIO: .
  5. The new vision of the DOH is: a. Health for all Filipinos by 2012 b. Leader, staunch, advocate and model in promoting health for all in the Philippines c. Guarantee equitable and quality health for all Filipinos
  1. A method wherein the superficial soft parts of the body are rubbed, stroked, kneaded, or tapped for remedial, aesthetic, hygienic, or limited therapeutic purposes a. Massage b. Chiropractic c. Acupuncture d. Acupressure ANSWER: RATIO:
  2. The Department of Health adopts measures to augment basic services and facilities assigned to LGU’s. Which of the following are priority areas for the provision of assistance by the DOH? a. Areas where studies/researches on health are conducted b. Selected areas in the city c. Areas recommended by government /local officials d. Less developed and deserving local government units. ANSWER: RATIO: .
  3. Which of the following assistance is/are far given by the DOH to the LGU? a. Provide health information statistics and other necessary data b. All of these forms of assistance c. Ensure that public have access to higher and more advanced facilities d. (^) Monitor and evaluate local health projects, programs and services ANSWER: RATIO:
  4. Primary health care as a strategy in the delivery of healthcare services is best characterized by: a. Essential health services accessible and acceptable to the community b. Partnership between and among the health workers c. Provision of health services at the district level d. Top-down decision making ANSWER: RATIO: .
  5. The following are strategies of primary health care, EXCEPT: a. Reorientation and reorganization of the health care systems with the establishment of functional support mechanism in support of the mandate of devolution under the local government code of 1991. b. Effective preparation and enabling process for health action at all levels. c. Mobilization of the people to know their communities and identifying their basic health needs with the end in view of providing appropriate solutions leading to self-reliance and self-determination. d. None of the

above. ANSWER: RATIO:

  1. The devolution of health services to the local government unit was mandated by: a. R.A 7160 b. Executive Order 51 c. R.A. 7305 d. R.A. 7164 ANSWER: RATIO:
  2. What care strategy has the Department of Health used for accessibility of health? a. Deregulation of health services b. Regionalization of health services c. opening barangay wellness clinics d. Primary Health Care ANSWER: RATIO:
  3. Which of the following herbal can be recommended for scabies? a. kakawati fresh leaves b. kaymito leaves c. kabuyao leaves d. lagundi leaves ANSWER: RATIO: .
  4. Which of the following alternative care can be recommended for alleviating pain by applying pressure on the body surfaces? a. Acupunct u re b. Acupressure c. Aromatherapy d. Pranic Healing ANSWER: RATIO:
  5. Should you teach a member of the household on the use of niyog-niyugan, what possible disease condition could be remedied? a. parasitism b. none of these c. fever d. Constipation