COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING

SITUATION: Public Health Nursing refers to the practice of nursing in local/national health departments.

1. The community health nurse assumes different roles while working with clients. As an educator assisting the client
and family with nutritional needs, the nurse should:
a. Tell the client the best foods to buy
b. Purchase foods at the lowest cost for the client
c. Ask the client and family what they think they should eat
d. Provide information on food sources and stores with reasonable pricing
ANSWER: C

2. Public health systems are operating within a context of ongoing changes. Which of the following exerts a number of
pressures on the public health system?
a. Shifts in demographic and epidemiological trends in diseases. c. New technologies
b. Health reforms d. All of the above
ANSWER: D

3. In response to changing health care system, the global community, represented by UN General Assembly, decided
to adopt a common vision exemplified by the Millennium Development Goal that includes:
1. Achieve universal primary education 5. Combat HIV
2. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 6. Improve maternal health
3. Reduce child mortality 7. Develop global partnership
4. Promote gender equality 8. Ensure environmental sustainability
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 b. 5, 6, 7, 8 c. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 d. All of the above
ANSWER: D

4. Which of the following situation correctly demonstrates the practice of community health nursing?
a. A nurse supervising the support group of obese adolescents in Barangay Thaba
b. A nurse doing a home visit to change a client’s wound dressing
c. A clinic nurse counseling a couple about family planning
d. All of the above
ANSWER: D

5. When teaching a group of nursing students in preparation for their duty in the Barangay Health Center, the Clinical
Instructor should put an emphasis to the focus of community health nursing, which is:
a. Identification and assessment of health problem c. The treatment of health problems
b. Illness end of the wellness – illness continuum d. Preventing health problems and promoting optimum health
ANSWER: D

6. “Community health nursing is the service rendered by a professional nurse with communities, groups, families
individuals at home, clinic schools, health centers and in places of work for the promotion of health, prevention of
illness, care of the sick at home and rehabilitation.” This definition of CHN came from:
a. World Health Organization b. Dr. C.E. Winslow c. Dr. Margaret Shetland d. Ruth B. Freeman
ANSWER: D

7. Public Health Nursing according to the World Health Organization is a/an:

a. Assessment of client’s health needs c. Team work- based social & natural science
b. Achievement of human potentials d. Special field in nursing that includes social assistance
ANSWER: D

8. Nurse Hannah is providing health services based on the DOH’s mission. Which is not part of the DOH’s mission?
a. To provide sustainable health for all Filipinos
b. To establish performance standards for health care system in the country
c. To guarantee quality health for all Filipinos
d. To provide health for the poor Filipinos only
ANSWER: D

9. To efficiently function as a public health nurse, Nurse Isabel should:

a. Practice CHN that will benefit an individual first before the community
b. Be a specialist in a particular field of nursing
c. Utilize the nursing process
d. Provide essential health service for free
ANSWER: C
10. The public health nurse cares for a bedridden client in the community and applies sandbags against the sole of the
feet of the client. The intervention is an example of which of the following levels of care?
a. Primary care b. Secondary care c. Tertiary care d. Psychological care
ANSWER: C
11. Public health nurses are focus on rendering primary care. Which of the following nursing interventions are considered
primary care?
1. Conducting mothers’ class on how to bathe newborns
2. Conducting group classes on Lamaze technique to couples
3. Conducting group classes to diabetic patients
4. Doing adolescent reproductive health counseling
5. Doing health education classes on how to stop smoking
a. 1, 2, 4 and 5 b. 1, 2, 3 and 5 c. 2, 3, 4 and 5 d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: A
12. Miannie is a newly hired public health nurse. She is oriented regarding the primary purpose of clients’ care. Which
of the following applies the principle of primary care?
a. Screening patients for tuberculosis
b. Provision of direct nursing care to patients in the ward
c. Counseling newly married couples on appropriate family planning methods
d. Teaching diabetic patients how to self – inject insulin
ANSWER: C

13. Public health nurses should be guided by the public health core elements in an attempt to improve and promote
the health and welfare of their citizens. The following are the core business of public health except:
a. Injury prevention b. Health education c. Disease control d. Health protection
ANSWER: B

14. A client has a history of a gastrointestinal (GI) disease with eight hospitalizations over the past 21-year period. He
eats a well-balanced diet that keeps his GI symptoms suppressed. Which level of prevention corresponds to his
dietary management?
a. Primary prevention b. Secondary preventionc. Tertiary prevention d. Health promotion
ANSWER: C

15. A client with chronic renal failure receives peritoneal dialysis in his home. He is emotionally upset because of the
expenses of his therapy. Which of the following statements from his public health nurse reflects client advocacy in
response to the client’s concern?
a. “This peritoneal dialysis is less expensive than hemodialysis in the hospital.”
b. “Have you considered a renal transplant?”
c. “You must feel awful about this situation, but this is the best course of treatment for you.”
d. “Let’s call the regional dialysis center and explore options for reducing the cost of your home dialysis.”
ANSWER: D

16. The law that provides the decentralization of the entire government, hence, the health care delivery system:
a. Republic Act 7160 b. Republic Act 7610 c. Republic Act 7164 d. Republic Act 7614
ANSWER: A
17. Devolution of health services transferred power & authority to the local government units for self – reliance. Who
among the following appoints nursing personnel in the municipalities?
a. Municipal mayor b. City Representative c. City Health Officer d. SK chairman
ANSWER: A

18. It is defined by the WHO as essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the
community by means acceptable to them:
a. COPAR b. Primary Health Care c. FOURmula One for Health d. Mandate of Devolution
ANSWER: B

19. In the conceptual framework of Primary Health Care in the Philippine Health Care Delivery System, its goal is
embodied in which of the following statement of objective?
a. Quality health for all Filipinos especially the poor
b. Community-based, accessible, acceptable and cost-effective health care services
c. Providing free health care services to all Filipinos by 2020
d. Health for all Filipinos and Health in the hands of the People by the year 2020
ANSWER: D

20. Under the restructured health care delivery system, Rural Sanitary Inspector is classified as:
a. Frontliners b. Grassroot health workers c. Barangay Health Workers d. Intermediate level health workers
ANSWER: D
21. The following are the elements or components of primary health care, except:
a. Provision of Essential Drugs c. Health education
b. Active community participation d. Environmental sanitation
ANSWER: B

22. A public health nurse which involves the whole community in managing and solving their problems is using which
approach?
a. Community Motivation b. Primary health care c. Community nursing process d. Community diagnosis
ANSWER: B
23. In Public health nursing, the modern concept of health refers to optimum level of functioning (OLOF). The
community program wish to address problems under socioeconomic factors: This includes:
a. People empowerment b. Rural noise, pollutionc. Culture, habits d. Employment, education
ANSWER: D

24. Nurse Hannah is a newly hired public health nurse. She will be deployed to the nearest Barangay Health Station
in her hometown. Which statement about BHS is incorrect?
a. It is located beyond 3-5 kilometer-radius from the main health center.
b. It serves a catchments area of 5000 populations more or less.
c. It is staffed by rural health midwife whose services are available 24 hours a day.
d. None of the above
ANSWER: D

25. RHU composes of different personnel who has own duties and responsibilities. Who among the member of the
health team is administratively in-charge of RHU?
a. Rural health physician b. PHN c. RHM d. Municipal health officer
ANSWER: A

26. Part of PHN’s responsibility is to prepare and submit adequate, accurate and complete reports and records. To
whom will the PHN submit or report the community’s health status?
a. Rural health physician b. DOH c. RHM d. Municipal health officer
ANSWER: D

27. FHSIS aims to provide summary of data on health services delivery and selected programs accomplished
indicators of the barangay, municipality, and district, provincial, regional and national levels. Which of the following is
the fundamental block or foundation of FHSIS?
a. Output reports b. Reporting forms c. Target client list d. Treatment record
ANSWER: D

28. These constitute the only mechanism through which data are routinely transmitted from one facility to another:
a. Output reports b. Reporting forms c. Target client list d. Treatment record
ANSWER: B

29. In FHSIS, it is defined as any DOH health care facility that renders or delivers public-care related services to
targeted beneficiaries:
a. RHU b. FHSIS unit c. Reporting unit d. BHC
ANSWER: C

30. Community assessments are important for the nurse to understand and respond to the needs of the population. In
assessing the structure of the community, the nurse will focus on:
a. Collecting demographic data on age distribution
b. Visiting neighborhood schools to review health records
c. Interviewing clients to determine the cultural make-up of the subgroups
d. Observing locations where services, such as water sanitation, are provided
ANSWER: D

31. Nurse Ilaya plans to involve Mang Tibo together with his other family members on the implementation of the care
plan. The main reason why Nurse Ilaya, public health nurse, involves the client and the family in the care provided is:
a. To delegate caring responsibility to the client and family
b. To maximize health human resources
c. To motivate them to assume responsibility for their care
d. To alleviate public nurses from further responsibilities
ANSWER: C

32. Which evaluation process includes conformity with accepted community and public health standards of practice,
advancement of nursing skills through continued field experience and continuing education?
a. Evaluation based on professional practice c. Evaluation based on information gathered
b. Evaluation of structure d. Quality assurance evaluation
ANSWER: A

33. Which of the following statements best describe the characteristic of community development?
a. Community development is concerned with a particular group of people in the community
b. Community development is an ad hoc program
c. Community development program is based on the consensus of the of the community
d. Community development is mostly concerned with the agricultural aspect of the community
ANSWER: C

34. Conducting a preliminary social investigation (PSI) about the different barangays is part of which phase of the
COPAR process?
a. Pre-entry phase c. Community study/Diagnosis phase
b. Entry phase d. Community organization and Capability building phase
ANSWER: A

35. In the pre-entry phase, this is the activity of gathering data or information about the potential site for program:
a. Self-awareness leadership training c. Participatory Action Research (PAR)
b. Preliminary social investigation d. Community assembly
ANSWER: B
36. Nurse Daniel plans to organize an activity to determine the acceptability of the program to the community. This
can be done thru:
a. Preliminary social investigation (PSI) c. Community assembly
b. Baseline study d. Spot mapping
ANSWER: C

37. Criteria for selecting potential site for the program would include:
a. Health services are inaccessible c. The area must have relative peace and order
b. Community is in poor health status d. All of the above
ANSWER: D

38. Integration is the process of establishing rapport with the people in the community, to facilitate integration
suggested activity would include:
a. Conversing with the people in corner stores c. Allowing them to treat you as a visitor
b. Participating in mahjong session d. Doing clinic visits
ANSWER: A
39. This is the process of establishing rapport with the people in a continuing effort to imbibe community life by living
and the undergoing the same experiences, sharing their hopes, aspirations, and hardships towards building mutual
trust and cooperation:
a. Participatory Action Research (PAR) b. Social investigation c. Spot Mapping d. Integration
ANSWER: C

40. Activities during social investigation provide an opportunity to:

a. Identify potential leader b. Facilitate integration c. A and B d. None of the above
ANSWER: A

41. It occurs when there is a gap between actual and achievable health status:
a. Heath deficit b. Health threat c. Foreseeable crisis d. Health crisis
ANSWER: A

42. The presence of pile of garbage and poor sanitation is an example of a:

a. Heath deficit b. Health threat c. Foreseeable crisis d. Stress point
ANSWER: B

43. Mr. Tubol came to the health center clinic for DOTS. His condition falls under which category?
a. Heath deficit b. Health threat c. Foreseeable crisis d. Stress point
ANSWER: A

44. These are conditions that promote disease or injury and prevent people from realizing their health potential:
a. Heath deficit b. Health threat c. Foreseeable crisis d. Stress point
ANSWER: B

45. The nurse in the planning phase of the nursing process, should be able to establish which of the following in order
to proceed for developing an operational plan?
a. Rapport to the community people c. Permission from higher authority
b. Statistical records d. Setting up Priorities
ANSWER: D

46. In response to the need to maintain communication among health care workers, nurses are expected to comply to
this activity in the fulfillment of this objective and to ensure care continuity. This activity is:
a. Reporting b. Documentation c. Endorsement d. Orientation
ANSWER: B

47. It is a professional face-to-face interaction made by a nurse to the patient or family in the community in order to
provide the necessary nursing care and health related activities:
a. Clinic visit b. Home visit c. Initial interview d. Community organizing
ANSWER: B

48. Nurse Daniel is preparing for the day’s home visitation. Which of the following statements regarding home visit is
inaccurate?
a. It should have a purpose or objective
b. Planning of continuing care should involve the individual and the family
c. It should make use of all available information about the patient and family.
d. Physical assessment should begin with the sickest member of the family before the fit members

49. When performing home visit, the nurse must always bring with her the public health bag to carry-out nursing
care. The following statements are some important points to consider when using the public health bag. Which is
incorrect?
a. The bag and its contents should be well protected from contact with any article in the client’s home
b. The arrangement and contents of the bag should be the one most convenient to the user
c. Place the bag on a table lined with clean paper, clean side out and the folded part touching the table
d. The articles in the patient’s home are clean and the sterile bag and its contents are dirty and contaminated

50. To maintain the cleanliness of the public health bag and its contents, which of the following must be observed by
the nurse?
a. Wash hands before and after providing nursing care to the family members
b. Place the bag on a table lined with clean paper, clean side in and the folded part touching the table
c. Remove the apron folding it away from the person, the soiled side out and the clean side in and place it in the bag.
d. All of the above
ANSWER: A

51. Which of the following is the backbone of disease prevention?

a. Demography b. Vital Statistics c. Epidemiology d. Health teaching
ANSWER: C

52. This refers to the occurrence of an unusually large number of cases in a given period of time:
a. Endemic b. Epidemic c. Pandemic d. Sporadic
ANSWER: B

53. Palawan until today is known as a Malaria zone, this is type of pattern of disease occurrence is known as:
a. Epidemic b. Pandemic c. Endemic d. Sporadic
ANSWER: C
54. In case of epidemic, which factor is affected when the client’s complete blood test shows increasing number of
pathologic microorganisms which predispose the client to a disease?
a. Agent factor b. Host factor c. Environmental factor d. Reservoir factor
ANSWER: A

55. Those numbers that is required in the planning, administration and evaluation of health programs refers to which
of the following?
a. Statistics b. Vital statistic c. Descriptive statistic d. Health statistic
ANSWER: D

56. The total number of people in a given community counted at common periodic intervals including information like
size of population, age composition, sex distribution, and birth registration refers to:
a. Family treatment record b. Population statistic c. Mortality statistic d. Morbidity statistic
ANSWER: B

57. To measure the natural growth or increase in the population through births, Nurse Mian should use which method?
a. Fertility rate b. Crude birth rate c. General fertility rate d. Population rate
ANSWER: B

58. Barangay Maligaya has 1000 registered births last 2010 and the average population of the community in a
midyear was 15, 000. What is the natural growth of the community?
a. 67 b. 77 c. 150 d. 667
ANSWER: A

59. Barangay Maybunga has 5,000 registered live births in the last year and it was recorded that death of infants due
different causes was 2200. What is the infant mortality rate in barangay Maybunga?
a. 536 b. 435 c. 440 d. 400
ANSWER: C

60. An increase in Swaroop’s index indicates:

a. Poor maternal and infant healthn status c. Better maternal health programs
b. Better health status d. Increased death rate of 50 years old and above
ANSWER: B

61. Which of the following refers to the number of new cases of a disease in a population over a period of time?
a. Prevalence rate b. Incidence rate c. Morbidity rate d. Attack rate
ANSWER: B

62. A pregnant client comes to the health center for a prenatal check up. Nurse Hannah would use which record:
a. Pink card b. Prenatal record c. Mother’s book d. Home based mother’s record
ANSWER: D

63. The nurse should emphasize, during health teaching, to a client planning to get pregnant the importance of
adequate prenatal care. First prenatal check-up should be done:
a. As early as possible after the missed period c. During the first trimester
b. Anytime between the first and second trimester d. During the third trimester
ANSWER: A

64. Nurse Isabel will include in her counseling the importance of Tetanus vaccination to a pregnant woman. Which of
the following dose of Tetanus Toxoid vaccination will render pregnant women 3 years protection from tetanus?
a. TT1 b. TT2 c. TT3 d. TT4
ANSWER: B

65. Nurse Hannah is attending a patient preparing to deliver at her home. Nurse Hannah should observe the 3 “C’s” in
home deliveries. Which is not included?
a. Clean conscience b. Clean hands c. Clean surface d. Clean cutting and care of the cord
ANSWER: B

66. To check the baby’s temperature, the nurse will use which route?
a. Axilla b. Rectal c. Mouth d. Tympanic
ANSWER: A

67. After completing the home delivery, the nurse should:

a. Ask the parents what to do with the placenta c. Ask the parents to bury it near the banana tree
b. Sell the placenta to be used for skin products d. Donate it in a nursing school to be studied
ANSWER: A

68. Nurse Isay is visiting a postpartum client. Part of her teaching will include the importance of breastfeeding. The 3
“E’s” of breastfeeding are:
a. Early as possible, exclusive for 12 months, extended up to 2 years.
b. As early as possible, exclusive for 4-6 months, extended up to 2 years.
c. Effective FP method, encourage breastfeeding, as early as possible.
d. Enthusiastically promoting breastfeeding, eat or drink differently, establishment of breastfeeding support.
ANSWER: B

69. The nurse provides teaching to breast feeding mothers about diet and nutritional needs during lactation period.
Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further additional teaching?
a. “I need to increase my intake of vitamin D.” c. “I need to get an extra 500 calories per day.”
b. “I should drink at least five glasses of fluid daily.” d. “I need to make sure I have enough calcium in my diet.”
ANSWER: B

70. A breast feeding primiparous client asks Nurse Chamito during home visit how breast milk differs from cow’s milk.
She respond correctly by saying that breast milk is higher in:
a. Fat b. Iron c. Sodium d. Calcium
ANSWER: A

71. Nurse Daniel encourages a mother who delivered a healthy looking infant 24 hours ago to have her infant
screened for inheritable disorder. Which law requires a newborn to undergo screening of inheritable disorder?
a. RA 9288 b. RA 9822 c. RA 7610 d. RA 6170
ANSWER: A

72. Mrs. Del Valle, a first time mother, asked the nurse why newborn screening is important. She tells the nurse that
they do not have hereditary conditions in the family that her baby might inherit. The best response of the nurse is:
a. It is mandatory by law and she cannot be discharged if her baby is not screened.
b. Most babies with disorders that can be detected by newborn screening look normal at birth
c. If her history reveals that she has no hereditary conditions in the family then her baby may not undergo newborn
screening
d. It is free so she has to take advantage of it
ANSWER: B

73. A client asks Nurse Nimfa about the disorders screened in the Newborn Screening Package. Which is not included?
a. Phenylketonuria c. Congenital hypothyroidism
b. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia d. Erythroblastosis fetalis
ANSWER: D

74. Aling Turla has a carinderia near the University Belt area. She strictly complies with the city government’s food
sanitation program. According to the food sanitation program, all cooked foods should only be left at room
temperature for how long?
a. Not more that 2 hours b. Not more than 3 hours c. Not more that 4 hoursd. Not more that 8 hours
ANSWER: A

75. To ensure food safety food are stored under right storage temperature. Which of the following storage
temperature bests ensure food safety?
a. 5 degrees centigrade in cold condition up to 30 degrees centigrade in hot condition
b. 5 degrees centigrade in cold condition up to 60 degrees centigrade in hot condition
c. 15 degrees centigrade in cold condition up to 60 degrees centigrade in hot condition
d. 10 degrees centigrade in cold condition up to 50 degrees centigrade in hot condition
ANSWER: B

76. The approved types of toilet facilities may need/not need water depending on the available space. Which of the
following type of toilets does not need any water supply?
a. Flush toilet b. Aqua privies c. Water sealed d. Pit latrines
ANSWER: D

77. As the community health nurse, what would you advise to the family regarding the use of pit latrines?
a. Cover b. Flush c. Use newspapers d. Put soil
ANSWER: A

78. This type of water facility can cater to serve 15 to 25 household around it. This refers to what level of water
supply facility?
a. Level I b. Level II c. Level III d. Level IV
ANSWER: A

79. What law mandates the Clean Air Act?

a. RA 9003 b. PD 856 c. RA 9275 d. RA 8749
ANSWER: D

80. What does waste management include?

a. Sewerage system b. Rehabilitation of rivers c. Sewage d. Hospital waste
ANSWER: D

81. Environmental sanitation is a health problem. Which law mandates the protection of the environment?
a. RA 9211 b. PD 825 c. PD 1181 d. PD 856
ANSWER: D

82. Contaminated water supply is source of communicable diseases. Which condition is caused by old worn pipes?
a. Intestinal pain b. Droplet infection c. Diarrheal infection d. Nausea and vomiting
ANSWER: C

83. The nurse must be aware of government policies regarding water supply. What is a point source water supply?
a. Level 1 b. Level 2 c. Level 3 d. Level 4
ANSWER: A

84. Which of the following is unapproved water facility?

a. Open dug wells b. Developed spring c. Waterworks d. Communal faucets
ANSWER: A
85. The barangay Masalimuot is constructing a well site to be used as water source for drinking. Prior to construction,
the community should acquire approval from:
a. Secretary of Health b. Barangay Captain c. Mayor’s office d. Public Health Nurse
ANSWER: A

86. The rights in food safety are the following, except:

a. Right source b. Right preparation c. Right cooking d. Right food
ANSWER: D

87. Which of the following is a rule in food safety?

a. “First in, First out expiry” c. “Clean and safe sources”
b. “When in doubt, throw it out” d. “Tapat mo, linis mo”
ANSWER: B

88. A child is said to be “Fully Immunized Child” when a child receives:

a. One dose of BCG, 3 doses of OPV, 3 doses of DPT, 2 doses of HB and one dose of measles before a child’s first birthday
b. One dose of BCG, 3 doses of OPV, 3 doses of DPT, 3 doses of HB and one dose of measles before a child’s first birthday.
c. One dose of BCG, 4 doses of OPV, 3 doses of DPT, 2 doses of HB and one dose of MMR before a child’s first birthday
d. One dose of BCG, 3 doses of OPV, 3 doses of DPT, 3 doses of HB and one dose of measles before five years old.
ANSWER: B

89. The Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is formulated by virtue of:

a. LOI 949 b. RA 6675 c. PPD 996 d. EO 51
ANSWER: C

90. To ensure potency and avoid spoilage, temperature monitoring is done:

a. Twice a day; Early in the morning and at noon
b. Early in the morning before giving the vaccines
c. Twice in a day; Early in the morning and in the afternoon after going home
d. Every week; preferably every Wednesday
ANSWER: C

91. Nurse Sarah concludes that the attendees understand her teaching when they answer which of the following when
she asks for the minimum age require in administering the first dose of OPV?
a. Upon birth or anytime after birth of the infant c. When the infant is 9 months old
b. When the infant is 6 months old d. When the infant is 6 weeks old
ANSWER: D

92. The DOH has approved ten herbal medicines. Sambong is used for which of the following symptoms?
a. Diarrhea b. Edema c. Cough d. Hypertension
ANSWER: B

93. There are guidelines when using herbal preparations, which one is not included?
a. Use clay pot in preparing the herbal medicine and cover it while boiling
b. Use the part of plant being advocated
c. Follow accurate dose of suggested preparation
d. Avoid the use of insecticides as it may leave poison on plants.
ANSWER: A

94. Which of the following is not true about the use of bayabas?
a. It is used for washing the wounds. c. It has antiseptic effect.
b. It can be used as a gargle to relieve toothache. d. It can be used also for stomachache.
ANSWER: D

95. What would be the best action if signs and symptoms were not relieved after 2 or 3 doses of herbal medication?
a. Consult the nurse for further assessment.
b. Continue the dose up to 5 doses since it is the manimum intake for herbal medicine to take effect.
c. No action is required because herbal medicine has delayed effect.
d. Consult the doctor.
ANSWER: D

96. Nurse Hannah is conducting a seminar regarding oral health. She counsels mother with children between ages 12
to 71 months-old to subject their child to have follow-up dental check up after the first visit every:
a. 2 months b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 12 months
ANSWER: C

97. What type of preventive interventions is upheld when a nurse encourages everyone to maintain basic personal
measure such as oral prophylaxis, gum massage and the use of mouthwashes?
a. Oral examination b. Oral hygiene c. Pit and fissure sealant program d. Fluoride Utilization program
ANSWER: B

98. A client comes to the dental clinic for restoration of her teeth. The dentist advises her to have permanent filling.
The client asks the nurse about the treatment, she correctly replies:
a. “It is a treatment of deep seated tooth decay with zinc oxide and eugenol”
b. “It is a deep scaling and root planning of affected tooth or teeth for pregnant mothers”
c. “This is manual cleaning of dental cavities using hand instruments and filling the cavities with fluoride”
d. “It is a restoration of savable teeth with amalgam, composite or glass filling materials”
ANSWER: D

99. School nursing, which is a subspecialty of community health nursing, engages in activities which are focused on:
a. Health education in schools c. Health education and services in schools
b. Health services in schools d. Health education and services in schools and occupational settings
ANSWER: C

100. The main goal of an occupational health nurse is:

a. To prevent job related accidents c. To promote and maintain optimal well-being and health of the workers
b. To prevent illness d. To establish policies to promote the health of the workers
ANSWER: C