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B. “No, this remedy is not recommended for children below four years old.” C. “Yes, as long as the seeds are from dried and newly opened fruits.” D. “Yes, but crush the seeds and mix them with milk for easier intake.” 24. Nurse Jordan is teaching a group of mothers how to properly prepare and administer Lagundi decoction for their children’s cough. Which of the following statements requires further teaching? A. “I’ll boil the Lagundi leaves in two glasses of water until only one glass remains.” B. B. “I will strain the decoction before giving it to my child.” C. “I will collect the Lagundi leaves while the plant is in bloom to get the best potency.” D. “I will give the same dose of Lagundi decoction to my 3-year-old and my 10-year-old child.” 25. The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has endorsed certain medicinal plants proven to be safe and effective for common illnesses. Which of the following are among the ten (10) herbal medicines approved by the DOH? 1. Niyug-Niyogan (Quisqualis indica) 2. Sambong (Blumea balsamifera) 3. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) 4. Lagundi (Vitex negundo) 5. Tsaang Gubat (Carmona retusa) 6. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) A. 1, 2, 4, and 5 B. 1, 3, 4, and 6 C. 2, 3, 5, and 6 D. 1, 2, 3, and 6 Situation: Nurse Carlo has recently been promoted to a supervising nurse position in a district hospital. As part of his new role, he is expected to demonstrate leadership, ensure continuous staff development, and support the delivery of safe, quality nursing care through evidence-based practices. 26. Which of the following actions best reflects Nurse Carlo’s compliance with RA 9173’s mandate for nurses to engage in lifelong learning and continuing professional development? A. Completing only the required CPD units for license renewal and skipping additional training B. Waiting for hospital management to enroll him in development programs before taking any initiative C. Participating in a local seminar on advanced nursing practices and organizing a learning session to share knowledge with staff D. Delegating all training and education matters to the nursing education office while focusing only on operations 27. Which of the following actions by a registered nurse is most aligned with the responsibilities outlined in Section 28 of RA 9173? A. Delegating health teaching responsibilities to midwives to focus on administrative tasks B. Organizing a community outreach program that includes health education, preventive care, and referral coordination C. Administering intravenous chemotherapy drugs under the guidance of a senior physician, without additional specialized training D. Requiring student nurses to perform procedures independently to help them build confidence early in their training 28. Which of the following best describes a practicing professional nurse according to Section 3 of the IRR of RA 9173? A. A nurse engaged in any activity—regularly or occasionally—that requires nursing knowledge and skills, even if employed in a non-hospital setting B. A nurse who works only in hospitals or community clinics and holds an active PRC ID C. A nurse whose main duty is academic instruction and is not included in the definition of nursing practice D. A person employed under the Department of Health but does not engage in direct patient care, and thus not considered a nursing practitioner 29. Nurse Carlo, after years of professional experience and service as a nurse leader, is now being considered for appointment as a member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing. Which of the following qualifications would most likely justify Nurse Carlo’s eligibility for the appointment, in accordance with RA No. 9173? A. Must have completed at least a doctoral degree in nursing B. Must have worked as a nurse abroad for at least five (5) years C. Must be endorsed by the Department of Health or PRC D. Must have at least 10 years of continuous practice, the last 5 of which must be in the Philippines 30. Which of the following duties best illustrates the regulatory function of the Board of Nursing as outlined in RA No. 9173? A. Issuing memoranda and circulars for all private hospitals nationwide B. Granting funding for new nursing education facilities across regions C. Accrediting continuing professional development providers for nurses D. Conducting hearings and investigations on complaints against nurses for unethical conduct Situation: Nurse Gia has been assigned to a rural health unit (RHU) as part of the public health nursing team. In the course of her community work, she encounters multiple cases of malnutrition among preschool-aged children. As a frontline health worker, she is responsible for assessing nutritional status, implementing intervention programs, educating parents, and referring cases as necessary. She collaborates with barangay nutrition scholars, midwives, and other stakeholders to address protein-energy malnutrition and other community health concerns. 31. During a community nutrition survey, Nurse Gia assesses a 3-year-old child who presents with pitting edema, moon face, flag-sign, and skin changes. Which condition should the nurse most likely suspect? A. Marasmus B. Kwashiorkor C. Iron-deficiency anemia D. Vitamin A deficiency 32. A 2-year-old child diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) without complications is being managed at the community level. Based on national guidelines, which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate in this case? A. Initiate intravenous fluids to correct dehydration and provide immediate antibiotics. B. Refer the child to the nearest tertiary hospital for admission and continuous monitoring. C. Enroll the child in a community-based therapeutic care program using Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). D. Begin a high-protein household diet and advise regular weight monitoring at home. 33. During an outpatient consultation, a nurse evaluates a child diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) who has been receiving ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) for a week. On follow-up, the child is noted to have developed bilateral pedal edema and refuses to eat. What is the most appropriate next step in management? A. Refer the child to Inpatient Therapeutic Care (ITC) for further assessment and management. B. Continue weekly RUTF provision and monitor again in the next follow-up. C. Advise the caregiver to increase the frequency of feeding at home. D. Replace RUTF with high-protein homemade meals to stimulate appetite. 34. Upon admission to Inpatient Therapeutic Care (ITC) for severe acute malnutrition (SAM), which of the following assessments should be prioritized first in a child presenting with bilateral pitting edema and poor appetite? A. Check for hypoglycemia, hypothermia, and signs of shock B. Perform anthropometric measurements to assess malnutrition severity 3 | Page