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1 | Page RECALLS 5 EXAMINATION NURSING PRACTICE I COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING NOV 2025 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination Review GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. This test questionnaire contains 100 test questions 2. Shade only one (1) box for each question on your answer sheets. Two or more boxes shaded will invalid your answer. 3. AVOID ERASURES. 4. Detach one (1) answer sheet from the bottom of your Examinee ID/Answer Sheet Set. 5. Write the subject title “NURSING PRACTICE III” on the box provided SITUATION: Nurse Samantha encountered numerous complaints of pink eye in her assigned barangay. Using her knowledge as a nurse, she conducted health teachings to prevent the further spread of the infection. 1. Bacterial conjunctivitis is transmitted through: A. Prolonged contact with infected skin B. Contact with the discharge from the conjunctivae of infected persons C. Mechanical transmission with vectors such as bugs D. All of the above 2. Which of the following should Nurse Samantha teach to the parents of children suffering from conjunctivitis? A. Avoid going outside if infected B. Practice good handwashing C. Maintain personal hygiene D. All of the above 3. One of the mothers asked Nurse Samantha if her child could attend classes. As a prudent nurse, she would reply: A. Your child may attend her classes since conjunctivitis is not easily transmitted. B. It is best to stay at home and wait for the physician's approval. C. Your child may freely attend her classes as long as she stays away from her classmates. D. No, it would be irresponsible of you to let her attend school with this condition. 4. Which of the following would be least effective in treating Viral Conjunctivitis? A. Applying a warm compress to reduce discomfort B. Use antibiotic eyedrops C. Avoid sharing towels with anyone D. None of the above 5. Which of the following conditions often accompanies Viral Conjunctivitis? A. Diarrhea B. Common Cold C. UTI D. Scabies Mental Health Act Situation: Nurse John was assigned to care for the family of Aling Lourdes 6. The Mental Health Act of the Philippines is established for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of integrated mental health services. It is otherwise known as: A. RA 7600 B. RA 11223 C. RA 11036 D. RA 9173 7. Mental health has four facets as a public burden. Which of the following is being defined as the burden that currently affects the person? A. Defined burden B. Hidden burden C. Future burden D. Undefined burden 8. Which facet of public burden refers to the burden relating to the impact of mental health problems on the person other than the individual directly affected? A. Defined burden B. Hidden burden C. Future burden D. Undefined burden 9. Which facet of public burden is defined as stigma and violation of human rights? A. Defined burden B. Hidden burden C. Future burden D. Undefined burden 10. This is a facet of public burden that refers to the burden in the future resulting from the aging of the population, increasing social problems, and unrest inherited from the existing burden. A. Defined burden B. Hidden burden C. Future burden D. Undefined burden DENGUE SITUATION: With the onset of the rainy season, Nurse Lena partnered with the community leaders to be on the lookout for rising Dengue Fever cases. 11. Which of the following is the causative agent of Dengue Fever? A. Vector B. Bacteria C. Fomite D. Virus 12. Which diagnostic test can be used to diagnose Dengue Fever? A. Mantoux Test B. Tourniquet Test C. ELISA D. Widal Test 13. Which of the following statement/s correctly describes Dengue Fever? I. A positive Rumpell-Leede Test is a confirmatory sign of dengue. II. There are five strains of dengue – one person can contract dengue up to five times if the infection is caused by another strain. III. It is transmitted by a bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. IV. It is deadly, but it is highly preventable. A. I, II, III, IV B. I, III C. III only * NLE * NCLEX * CGFNS * HAAD * PROMETRICS * DHA * MIDWIFERY * LET * RAD TECH * CRIMINOLOGY * DENTISTRY * PHARMACY *
2 | Page D. IV only 14. In providing care for a patient with dengue, which of the following is inappropriate? A. Tell the patient to avoid dark colored foods. B. Administer NSAIDs to relieve fever and headache. C. Encourage the patient to increase water intake. D. None of the above 15. The DOH launched its Deng-Get Out campaign against the increasing incidence of dengue. Which of the following is not a part of the campaign? A. Search and Destroy B. Say NO to fogging C. Seek early consultation D. Self-protection SDG Situation: The Sustainable Development Goal was adopted by all United Nations countries in 2015. It provides a shared blueprint of 17 goals, which are an urgent call for action by all countries. 16. The agenda is to achieve the 17 SDGs by the year? A. 2025 B. 2030 C. 2035 D. 2020 17. Which goal directly affects nursing in terms of health? A. SDG 2 B. SDG 3 C. SDG 4 D. SDG 6 18. Which goal ensures the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation? A. SDG 2 B. SDG 3 C. SDG 4 D. SDG 6 19. Which goal aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls? A. SDG 2 B. SDG 3 C. SDG 5 D. SDG 6 20. Which goal ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all at all ages? A. SDG 2 B. SDG 3 C. SDG 4 D. SDG 6 FHSIS SITUATION: The Field Health Services and Information System (FHSIS) is the recording and reporting system in public health care in the Philippines. 21. All are objectives of FHSIS except: A. Data Summary B. Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs C. Minimize the recording and reporting burden D. The mechanism through which data is routinely transmitted from one facility to another 22. It is the fundamental block of FHSIS: A. Target Client List B. Individual Treatment Record C. Tally Sheet D. Output Reports 23. The FHSIS/M-1 or the Weekly Report of Notifiable Diseases is the responsibility of? A. BHS/ BHC/ RHU/ MHC B. DH/ CH C. STD Clinic D. AOTA 24. One of the purposes of the target client list is to facilitate the monitoring and supervision of services. Which of the following is not a part of the Target Client List? A. Population under the Expanded Program on Immunization B. Post-Partum Care C. TB Cases D. Diarrhea Cases 25. The following are the purposes of the Target Client List except: A. Provide a clinic-level database that can be accessed for future studies. B. Report services delivered C. Plan and carry out patient care and service delivery D. Serve as a fundamental block of FHSIS Vaccines SITUATION: Community Nurse Noureen was assigned to a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA). With her knowledge, she performs her duties and responsibilities in giving vaccines. 26. Few principles are being followed to ensure that vaccines are properly cared for and utilized. Which of the following is not? A. Cold chain equipment should be handled carefully to maintain the potency of vaccines. B. Vaccines are properly stored at the right temperature. C. The FIFO principle is used in order to ensure that all vaccines are being utilized before the expiry date. D. The temperature of the freezer should be maintained at -15 to -25 degrees Celsius. 27. One of the responsibilities of Nurse Noureen is to monitor the temperature of the vaccines. How often should she do it? A. Every morning at the start of the shift B. Twice a day C. Before the end of the shift D. Twice a week 28. This is also known as the ¨Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011¨ A. RA 9173 B. RA 10152 C. RA 11223 D. RA 11036 29. Nurse Noureen prepared a DPT vaccine for the client. As a knowledgeable nurse, she knows that one of the three components of the vaccine is likely to induce an allergic reaction. Which of the following is correct? A. Weakened Toxin for Diphtheria B. Killed Bacteria for Pertussis C. Weakened Toxin for Tetanus Toxoid D. There are equal risk for the three 30. Nurse Noureen carefully checked the proper storage for the vaccines. Which of the following is incorrectly placed when found in the body of the refrigerator? A. MMR B. DPT C. BCG D. TT School Nursing 31. How frequently should Nurse Emil conduct health examinations for the students of Nyerpuk Elementary School? A. Once a week B. Twice a month C. Once a year D. Twice a year 32. What is the primary role of Nurse Emil as a school nurse? A. Ensure that teachers are following health protocols as ordered by the DOH. B. Conduct weekly health inspections in order to fulfill his responsibilities. C. Support student learning and ensure that health needs are not hampering their education. D. Create health advocacies that will help the students and the faculty. 33. All of the following are the duties and responsibilities of Nurse Emil, except: A. Home Visit B. Health Advocacy C. Referral and Follow-up of pupils and personnel D. Health Reforms
4 | Page A. The evolution of lesions progresses through four stages. B. People with multiple sexual partners are at higher risk of acquiring MPOX. C. Administering systemic antibiotics as a prophylactic measure for all patients is approved. D. During pregnancy or birth, the virus may be passed to the baby. PHC SITUATION: Primary Health Care was declared during the First International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma Ata, USSR on September 6-12, 1978 by WHO. The following questions are related to PHC. 53. All of the following are true about PHC except: A. WHO defines PHC as essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community by means acceptable to them through their full participation. B. The concept of PHC is characterized by partnership and empowerment of the people. C. The goal of PHC was "Health in the Hands of the People by 2020." D. It is a strategy, which focuses responsibility for health on the individual, his family and the community. 54. After the first international conference on PHC was held, late President Marcos adopted it in the Philippines. This was signed in his: A. LOI 949 B. EO 51 C. PD 856 D. PD 825 55. There are three levels of health care and referral system. Which of the following belongs to the secondary level of health care? A. Barangay Health Unit B. Rural Health Unit C. Provincial Hospital D. District Hospital 56. This level of care is described as the entry point and the contact between the community and other levels of health facility. A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Community 57. Out patient departments of Provincial Hospitals is categorised as: A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Community 58. There are 4 Cornerstones in PHC. Which one does not belong? A. Active Community Participation B. Intra and Inter-Sectoral Linkages C. Use of Appropriate Technology D. Health Education COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PROCESS SITUATION: Community health purposes and goals are realized through the application of a series of steps that lead to desired results. As a CH Nurse, Ally applies the nursing process. 59. Health Assessment is the first step to the Nursing Process. How should Nurse Ally classify Mrs. San Juan’s repeated miscarriages? A. Health Deficit B. Health Need C. Health Threat D. Stress Point 60. Documentation is an important function of the public health nurse. Which of the following is not true about documentation? A. They are not considered as legal records. B. They provide data for research and education. C. This provides data which is needed to plan the client's care and ensure its continuity D. Serves as an important communication tool for various team members 61. There are three classic frameworks used in evaluating care and services. Which of those describes the changes in the client's health status that result from nursing intervention? A. Structural Elements B. Process Elements C. Outcome Elements D. NOTA 62. What element does the budget belong to? A. Structural Elements B. Process Elements C. Outcome Elements D. NOTA HOME VISIT SITUATION: Nurse Eron decides to do a home visit to provide nursing care to a postpartum mother who just gave birth to a healthy baby girl. 63. Nurse Eron knows that in home visit, the first step is to: A. Record all important data B. Greet the patient C. State the purpose of the visit D. Make appointment for return visit 64. Which of the following is not considered in determining the frequency of a home visit? A. Policy of specific agency B. Acceptance of the family to the services rendered C. Physical needs of the individual and family D. Avalability of the healthcare worker 65. All of the following are purposes of home visit, except: A. Give health teachings regarding the prevention and control of diseases B. Make use of the inter-referral system and to promote the utilization of community service. C. Establish a relationship between the health agencies and the public for the promotion of health. D. Planning and delivery of care should involve the individual and family. 66. It is a tool by which the nurse, during her visit will enable her to perform a nursing procedure. A. Public Health Bag B. Bag Technique C. Both A and B D. NOTA EPIDEMIOLOGY & VITAL STATISTICS SITUATION: As an Epidemiologist, Nurse Cheska’s role involves studying the distribution of disease and search for health determinants. 67. Environment is one element in the Epidemiologic Triad. What component of the environment does geophysical conditions of climate belong to? A. Physical B. Biological C. Socio-economical D. NOTA 68. Schistosomiasis is endemic in some provinces like Leyte and Samar. Which of the following correctly defines endemic occurrence? A. Intermittent occurrence of a few isolated and unrelated cases in a given locality. B. Continuous occurrence throughout a period of time, of the usual number of cases in a given locality. C. Unusually large number of cases in a relatively short period of time. D. Simultaneous occurrence of epidemic of the same disease in several countries 69. This statistic measures the pregnancy wastage. A. Neonatal Death Rate B. Fetal Death Rate C. Crude Death Rate D. Infant Mortality Rate