Activity 5: DOH Programs and E-health in the community

A barangay nurse encounters a family whose child missed several immunizations. The parents express hesitance due to misinformation about vaccines. What should the nurse prioritize according to the DOH Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)?

• Refer the child to a pediatrician immediately

• Conduct home immunization without consent

• Provide accurate information addressing vaccine myths and benefits

• Report the case to the local health officer for sanction

During a measles outbreak, the public health nurse implements the “Bakuna sa Barangay” campaign. Which DOH program principle is reflected?

• A. Equity and accessibility of health care

• B. Curative approach to infectious disease

• C. Cost-recovery through community participation

• D. Individualized clinical management

A midwife records an increasing number of underweight children aged 0–5 years in the barangay. What DOH program is most directly involved?

• National Tuberculosis Program

• National Nutrition Program

• Maternal and Child Health Program

• Family Planning Program

A 29-year-old pregnant woman presents for her first prenatal visit. The nurse ensures she receives iron and folate supplements as part of which DOH strategy?

• Micronutrient Supplementation Program

• Safe Motherhood Program

A community nurse identifies poor compliance with tuberculosis medication. Which intervention aligns with the Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS) strategy?

• Remind patients weekly through text messages

• Allow family members to supervise intake

• Observe the patient swallow each dose of medication

• Provide 1-month supply and follow up after completion

A nurse encounters a suspected TB case but the patient refuses sputum testing. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

• Respect autonomy and do nothing

• Coerce the patient to submit samples

• Provide health teaching on TB transmission and benefits of early testing

• Report to barangay captain for legal action

A barangay health worker reports a rise in dengue cases. The nurse initiates the “4S Kontra Dengue” campaign. What does the “4S” stand for?

• Search and Destroy, Seek Early Consultation, Self-Medicate, Spray Daily

• Search and Destroy, Seek Early Consultation, Self-Discipline, Support Fogging

• Search and Destroy, Seek Early Consultation, Self-Protection, Say No to Stagnant Water

• Search and Destroy, Seek Early Consultation, Self-Protection, Support Fogging

A nurse assigned to an island barangay observes frequent cases of diarrhea among children due to unsafe drinking water. Which DOH program should be prioritized?

• Oral Rehydration Therapy Program

• National Tuberculosis Control Program

• Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination Program

• Reproductive Health Act

During a home visit, a nurse notes that an elderly patient has not received an influenza vaccine. Under which DOH initiative does this service fall?

• Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

• Senior Citizens Health Program

• Adult Immunization Program

• Primary Health Care Act

A 15-year-old adolescent seeks confidential reproductive health advice. What should the nurse prioritize under the DOH Adolescent Health and Development Program (AHDP)?

• Require parental consent before counseling

• Provide accurate, age-appropriate reproductive health education

• Refer to a private clinic to ensure confidentiality

• Postpone counseling until the patient reaches legal age