Community Health Nursing Exam (145 Questions)

82. Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin may cause neural tube defects? A. Niacin B. Riboflavin C. Folic Acid D. Thiamine {Ans: C. Folic Acid It is estimated that the incidence of neural tube defects can be reduced drastically if pregnant women have an adequate intake of folic acid.}129. A 3-year old child was brought by his mother to the health center because of fever of 4-day duration. The child had a positive tourniquet test result. In the absence of other signs, which of the most appropriate measure that the PHN may carry out to prevent Dengue shock syndrome? A. Insert an NGT and give fluids per NGT B. Instruct the mother to give the child Oresol C. Start the patient on IV Stat D. Refer the client to the physician for appropriate management {Ans: B. Instruct the mother to give the child Oresol. Since the child does not manifest any other danger sign, maintenance of fluid balance and replacement of fluid loss may be done by giving the client Oresol}33. An indicator of success in community organizing is when people are able to: A. Participate in community activities for the solution of a community