ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin may cause neural tube defects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Folic Acid. Folic acid is essential for neural tube development in the fetus. Inadequate intake can lead to neural tube defects like spina bifida. Niacin (A), Riboflavin (B), and Thiamine (D) are important vitamins but do not specifically prevent neural tube defects. Niacin is important for energy production, Riboflavin for metabolism, and Thiamine for nerve function.
Question 2 of 5
You explain to a breastfeeding mother that breastmilk is sufficient for all of the baby's nutrient needs only up to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B (6 months) because exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of a baby's life. Breastmilk provides all the essential nutrients a baby needs during this time, including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Introducing solid foods before 6 months can increase the risk of infections and allergies. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because breastmilk alone is not sufficient beyond 6 months, and complementary foods are needed to meet the baby's increasing nutrient requirements as they grow.
Question 3 of 5
Which biological used in EPI is stored in the freezer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hepatitis B vaccine. Hepatitis B vaccine is stored in the freezer to maintain its stability and efficacy. Freezing temperatures help prevent degradation of the vaccine components. Other choices, A (DPT), B (Tetanus toxoid), and C (Measles vaccine) are typically stored in the refrigerator, not the freezer, as they remain stable at higher temperatures. Storing these vaccines in the freezer could potentially damage their potency and effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
In immunity school entrants with BCG, you not obliged to secure parental consent. This is because of which legal document?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: PD 996. This legal document, specifically Presidential Decree (PD) 996, grants exemption from securing parental consent for BCG vaccination in immunity school entrants. PD 996 is a specific regulation that addresses this particular situation, making it the appropriate legal basis. Summary: - B: RA 7864 does not specifically address the exemption for parental consent in BCG vaccination for immunity school entrants. - C: Presidential Proclamation No. 6 and D: Presidential Proclamation No. 46 are not directly related to the issue of parental consent for BCG vaccination in immunity school entrants.
Question 5 of 5
A 4 week old baby was brought to the health center for his first immunization. Which can be given to him?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: OPV1. At 4 weeks old, the baby can receive the oral polio vaccine (OPV1) as part of the routine immunization schedule. OPV1 helps protect against polio, a highly infectious viral disease. DPT1 (choice A) is usually given at 6 weeks, Infant BCG (choice C) is given at birth, and Hepatitis B Vaccine (choice D) is given within the first 24 hours of life. Therefore, OPV1 is the appropriate choice for a 4-week-old baby.