ATI RN
Community and Public Health Nursing Evidence for Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
Scotch tape swab is done to check for which intestinal parasite?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Pinworm. Scotch tape swab is used to check for the presence of pinworm eggs around the anal area. The sticky side of the tape picks up the eggs which can then be examined under a microscope. Ascaris, Hookworm, and Schistosoma do not typically involve the detection of eggs using this method, making them incorrect choices.
Question 2 of 5
Diagnosis of leprosy is highly dependent on recognition of symptoms. Which of the following is an early sign of leprosy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Thickened painful nerves. Early sign of leprosy includes thickened painful nerves due to inflammation and damage to the peripheral nerves caused by the bacteria. This is known as leprosy's hallmark symptom, which is crucial for diagnosis. Macular lesions (A) and sinking of the nose bridge (D) are more commonly associated with other skin conditions or nasal deformities, not specific to leprosy. Inability to close eyelids (B) is a late sign of leprosy known as lagophthalmos, occurring after nerve damage has progressed significantly.
Question 3 of 5
In the Philippines, which condition is the most frequent cause of death associated by schistosomiasis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Liver cirrhosis. Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic worms that infect the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring, which can progress to cirrhosis. This chronic liver damage is the most common cause of death associated with schistosomiasis in the Philippines. A: Liver cancer may develop as a complication of cirrhosis caused by schistosomiasis, but it is not the most frequent cause of death associated with the disease. C: Bladder cancer is associated with chronic infection of the urinary tract caused by schistosomiasis, but it is not the most common cause of death. D: Intestinal perforation can occur in severe cases of intestinal schistosomiasis, but it is not the most frequent cause of death compared to liver cirrhosis.
Question 4 of 5
When residents obtain water from an artesian well in the neighborhood, the level of this approved type of water facility is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: II. Artesian wells are classified as type II water facilities, which are groundwater sources that are protected from surface contamination. This classification is based on the level of protection and vulnerability of the water source. Type I facilities are surface water sources, while type III and IV facilities have varying degrees of protection and vulnerability. Therefore, when residents obtain water from an artesian well, it falls under type II classification due to its groundwater source and protection from surface contamination.
Question 5 of 5
Which biological used in EPI should not be stored in the freezer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: OPV. Oral Polio Vaccine should not be stored in the freezer because freezing temperatures can damage the live attenuated virus in the vaccine, reducing its effectiveness. Other choices, such as DPT, Measles vaccine, and MMR, are typically stored in the refrigerator, as freezing can lead to loss of potency in these vaccines as well. It is crucial to follow proper storage guidelines to maintain the efficacy of vaccines and ensure optimal protection against diseases.