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ATI Community Health Proctored Exam 2019 Questions
Question 1 of 5
As a community health nurse covering a cluster of Barangays, your population coverage includes the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: Community health nursing focuses on promoting health and preventing diseases within communities. Step 2: Patients in hospitals are already receiving healthcare services, so they are not the primary focus of community health nursing. Step 3: Excluding patients in hospitals from the population coverage allows the nurse to focus on preventive care for the community. Step 4: Choices A, B, and C include populations that can benefit from community health nursing interventions, but they are not the primary target population. Summary: Option D is correct because it aligns with the primary goal of community health nursing to promote health and prevent diseases within the community by excluding those who are already receiving healthcare services in hospitals. Options A, B, and C include additional populations that may benefit from nursing interventions but are not the primary focus.
Question 2 of 5
Joseph, a 45-year-old community resident of Baranggay 22-A, suddenly had 2 bouts of soft to almost watery stools after having lunch. While observing his condition at home to decide whether to refer him for medical treatment, you recommended that he boil a decoction of 10-15 leaves of what medicinal plant for 15 minutes on low heat?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Bayabas. Step-by-step rationale: 1. Bayabas (guava) has antimicrobial properties that can help in treating diarrhea. 2. Boiling a decoction of bayabas leaves can help alleviate Joseph's symptoms due to its astringent properties. 3. The astringent properties of bayabas can help firm up loose stools. 4. Bayabas is commonly used in traditional medicine for gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. Summary of other choices: B: Pancit pacitan - Not commonly used for treating diarrhea. C: Sambong - More commonly used for urinary tract infections, not diarrhea. D: Lagundi - More commonly used for respiratory issues, not gastrointestinal problems.
Question 3 of 5
While on a hiking trip, a Girl Scout unit rested on Mt. Makiling when scout Jaymee, 14 years old, complained of a sudden, moderately bearable toothache. In their first-aid kit, they discovered they had no mefenamic acid but luckily stumbled upon a home that uses alternative pain-relieving medicinal plants. Which plant would be helpful for the toothache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Bawang (garlic). Garlic has natural antibacterial properties that can help alleviate toothache caused by bacterial infection. When chewed or applied topically, garlic can reduce inflammation and pain. It is a common home remedy for toothaches. Summary of other choices: B: Lagundi - Lagundi is known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, but it is more commonly used for respiratory issues, not toothaches. C: Sambong - Sambong is primarily used for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, not typically for toothache relief. D: Tsaang gubat - Tsaang gubat is a medicinal plant used for stomach and digestive issues, not specifically for toothaches.
Question 4 of 5
What can be an equally effective medicinal alternative to relieve muscle and joint pains that is non-costly, especially in far-flung communities and provinces, apart from the muscle pain-relieving drug advertised by Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines market?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: Yerba Buena is a traditional medicinal herb commonly used in the Philippines to relieve muscle and joint pains. Step 2: Yerba Buena is easily accessible and can be grown in home gardens, making it a non-costly alternative. Step 3: Unlike the muscle pain-relieving drug advertised by Manny Pacquiao, Yerba Buena is a natural remedy with minimal side effects. Step 4: Sambong, Lagundi, and Akapulko are also traditional herbs, but they are more commonly used for other health conditions, not specifically for muscle and joint pains. Summary: Yerba Buena is the correct choice as it is a readily available and cost-effective alternative for muscle and joint pain relief, while the other choices are not as suitable for this specific purpose.
Question 5 of 5
In the Philippines, Community Health Nursing (CHN) involves health care provisions for individuals, families, population groups, and communities. During community health work, various health care strategies are utilized. The legal basis for incorporating traditional, non-traditional, alternative, or complementary health care strategies may be found in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Traditional and Alternative Health Care Law. This law specifically addresses the integration of traditional, non-traditional, alternative, or complementary health care strategies into the healthcare system. This legal basis allows for the incorporation of diverse health care practices to cater to the cultural beliefs and preferences of the Filipino population. A: PhilHealth Act primarily focuses on health insurance and financial assistance, not on the integration of traditional health care strategies. C: Philippine Nursing Act regulates the nursing profession and does not specifically address the integration of traditional health care practices. D: Philippine Medical Act governs medical practice standards and does not directly relate to the incorporation of traditional or alternative health care strategies.