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

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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)?

a)

Refer the child to a pediatrician immediately

b)

Conduct home immunization without consent

c)

Provide accurate information addressing vaccine myths and benefits

d)

Report the case to the local health officer for sanction

2.

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

a)

A. Equity and accessibility of health care

b)

B. Curative approach to infectious disease

c)

C. Cost-recovery through community participation

d)

D. Individualized clinical management

3.

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

a)

National Tuberculosis Program

b)

National Nutrition Program

c)

Maternal and Child Health Program

d)

Family Planning Program

4.

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?

a)

Micronutrient Supplementation Program

b)

Safe Motherhood Program

5.

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

a)

Remind patients weekly through text messages

b)

Allow family members to supervise intake

c)

Observe the patient swallow each dose of medication

d)

Provide 1-month supply and follow up after completion

6.

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

a)

Respect autonomy and do nothing

b)

Coerce the patient to submit samples

c)

Provide health teaching on TB transmission and benefits of early testing

d)

Report to barangay captain for legal action

7.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

8.

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?

a)

Oral Rehydration Therapy Program

b)

National Tuberculosis Control Program

c)

Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination Program

d)

Reproductive Health Act

9.

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?

a)

Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

b)

Senior Citizens Health Program

c)

Adult Immunization Program

d)

Primary Health Care Act

10.

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

a)

Require parental consent before counseling

b)

Provide accurate, age-appropriate reproductive health education

c)

Refer to a private clinic to ensure confidentiality

d)

Postpone counseling until the patient reaches legal age

11.

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the health center for deworming. According to DOH guidelines, what is the appropriate frequency of deworming for children aged 1–12 years in endemic areas?

a)

Once a month

b)

Twice a year

c)

Once a year

d)

Every two years

12.

During a blood pressure screening, the nurse identifies multiple clients with elevated readings but without prior diagnosis. Which DOH program should be implemented next?

a)

National Diabetes and Hypertension Program

b)

NCD Risk Factor Surveillance Program

c)

Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Program

d)

PhilHealth Konsulta Program

13.

A public health nurse conducts Operation Timbang Plus (OTP) in a rural barangay. What is the main objective of this DOH initiative?

a)

Identify malnourished preschoolers for feeding

b)

Record all underweight children for PhilHealth coverage

c)

Screen only infants aged 0–12 months for stunting

d)

Gather data for Barangay Nutrition Scholars’ stipend

14.

A 40-year-old man diagnosed with tuberculosis asks why he must complete 6 months of therapy even if he feels well after 2 months. The nurse’s best response should emphasize:

a)

Symptoms may recur due to immune system weakness.

b)

You must complete treatment to ensure cure and prevent drug resistance.

c)

Your medicines are government-supplied, so you must follow protocol.

d)

Incomplete treatment will invalidate your PhilHealth benefits.

15.

The Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR) program strengthens the country’s response to outbreaks. Which is its primary goal?

a)

A. Rapid case detection and coordinated response

b)

B. Weekly reporting of hospital admissions

c)

C. National funding for all notifiable diseases

d)

D. Recruitment of additional barangay health workers

16.

A nurse in a coastal barangay encounters repeated leptospirosis cases after flooding. What DOH preventive action should be prioritized?

a)

Immediate chemoprophylaxis for all residents

b)

Environmental sanitation and rodent control campaign

c)

Relocation of the entire community

d)

Isolation of all confirmed cases

17.

A midwife reports that several pregnant women did not return for their scheduled prenatal visits. According to DOH guidelines, how many minimum antenatal care visits should every pregnant woman complete?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Six

18.

A nurse visits a mother who recently gave birth at home without skilled assistance. What should be the first nursing action under the Safe Motherhood Program?

a)

Report the case to local authorities

b)

Provide immediate postnatal care and counseling

19.

In an area affected by COVID-19, the nurse supervises vaccination efforts. What is the DOH’s strategic approach to ensure equitable access?

a)

Prioritize private hospitals

b)

Follow the national COVID-19 vaccination priority framework

c)

Allow walk-in vaccinations for all residents

d)

Provide vaccines only to symptomatic individuals

20.

During a routine barangay health audit, it was noted that some households lacked toilets. Which DOH program addresses this issue directly?

a)

Environmental Health and Sanitation Program

b)

Urban Poor Health Program

c)

Basic Household Infrastructure Project

d)

Community Development Program

21.

The DOH implements the “Pabasa sa Nutrisyon” project primarily to:

a)

Increase literacy rates among mothers

b)

Promote nutrition education through interactive learning

c)

Replace feeding programs in schools

d)

Encourage agricultural production

22.

The nurse notices a rise in adolescent pregnancy in her area. Which DOH initiative best addresses this issue?

a)

Gender and Development Program

b)

Adolescent Health and Development Program

23.

Under the National Mental Health Program, what is the nurse’s most appropriate community-level role?

a)

Conduct electroconvulsive therapy

b)

Provide psychosocial support and early referral

c)

Prescribe antipsychotic medications

d)

Manage psychiatric cases independently

24.

A nurse monitors a dengue case and reports it to the municipal health office. This action represents which surveillance activity?

a)

Passive surveillance

b)

Active surveillance

c)

Sentinel surveillance

d)

Syndromic surveillance

25.

A child diagnosed with measles in the barangay prompts the nurse to start community case finding. This activity is an example of:

a)

Passive surveillance

b)

Active surveillance

c)

Sentinel surveillance

d)

Mandatory surveillance

26.

A nurse implements the DOH’s PhilHealth Konsulta Package. What is its core purpose?

a)

Encourage tertiary care hospital visits

b)

Provide financial aid for emergency admissions

c)

Promote preventive and primary care access through PhilHealth

d)

Limit coverage to senior citizens

27.

A barangay reports multiple cases of rabies after dog bites. What DOH intervention should be prioritized?

a)

Provide post-exposure prophylaxis to bite victims

b)

Conduct mass deworming of animals

c)

Focus on rabies education only

d)

Restrict pet ownership

28.

During a family visit, a nurse notices that the family burns their waste near the house. Under DOH environmental health standards, what should the nurse emphasize?

a)

Waste segregation and proper disposal methods

b)

Community penalties for open burning

c)

Use of chemical disinfectants before burning

d)

Allow burning if garbage volume is small

29.

The Barangay Nutrition Scholar collects weight and height data for children. What is the main use of this information?

a)

To qualify for government subsidies

b)

To update the Barangay Nutrition Action Plan

c)

To report compliance to PhilHealth

d)

To validate national census data

30.

A nurse collaborates with the barangay captain for a dengue clean-up drive. This reflects which principle of primary health care?

a)

Health technology

b)

Community participation

c)

Equitable resource distribution

d)

Intersectoral collaboration

31.

A community nurse inputs patient data into the Philippine Health Information Exchange (PHIE). She ensures that only authorized personnel can access the data. Which principle is being observed?

a)

Accessibility

b)

Data Minimization

c)

Confidentiality

d)

Transparency

32.

The Rural Health Unit is implementing teleconsultations for geographically isolated communities. The main advantage of this system is:

a)

Replacement of in-person visits

b)

Reduced human interaction

c)

Increased access to healthcare specialists

d)

Avoidance of documentation

33.

During a system downtime, the nurse manually records data and uploads it later into the EMR. This process ensures:

a)

Continuity of care

b)

Data duplication

c)

Violation of patient confidentiality

d)

Data manipulation

34.

A barangay health station uses electronic tablets to record immunizations. Which DOH initiative supports this?

a)

National Telehealth Service Program

b)

eHATID Pilipinas

c)

Kalusugan Pangkalahatan

d)

National Tuberculosis Program

35.

A nurse shares a patient's medical report via email to another facility without encryption. What legal issue may arise?

a)

Data loss

b)

Breach of data privacy

c)

System redundancy

d)

Unauthorized duplication

36.

An RHU implements a new electronic health record (EHR) system. Which step should be prioritized first?

a)

Staff training and capacity-building

b)

Data entry by interns

c)

Hardware acquisition

d)

Daily report printing

37.

A nurse observes that an EHR system automatically flags incomplete vaccination schedules. This feature is called:

a)

Predictive analytics

b)

Decision support system

c)

Data backup

d)

Encryption

38.

The barangay nurse uploads COVID-19 data daily through DOH DataCollect. What is its main purpose?

a)

To share patient names publicly

b)

To provide real-time monitoring of health trends

c)

To increase the nurse’s workload

d)

To replace clinical documentation

39.

An RHU nurse forgets to log out of her workstation, allowing others to view patient records. This violates:

a)

Patient confidentiality

b)

Infection control

c)

Medication administration

d)

Proper documentation

40.

A new program integrates birth and immunization data for all infants. This supports which DOH initiative?

a)

Expanded Program on Immunization

b)

National Safe Motherhood Program

c)

Philippine Health Information Exchange

d)

Family Planning Program

41.

A nurse reports inaccurate data found in the EHR. Her action best demonstrates:

a)

System error correction

b)

Data integrity maintenance

c)

Confidentiality breach

d)

Unauthorized editing

42.

To secure sensitive data in eHealth systems, passwords should be changed every:

a)

12 months

b)

6 months

c)

3 months

d)

2 years

43.

The use of PhilHealth Konsulta Portal allows:

a)

Anonymous registration

b)

Digital tracking of member consultations

c)

Bypassing laboratory tests

d)

Cashless telecommunication

44.

When a nurse uses a secured health app for patient follow-ups, she must ensure the app complies with:

a)

Cybercrime Prevention Act

b)

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)

c)

Freedom of Information Act

d)

National ID Law

45.

The EHR system used by the LGU automatically syncs with national databases via the DOH CHITS platform. This promotes:

a)

Redundancy

b)

Interoperability

c)

Data overload

d)

Encryption bypass

46.

A nurse observes that the internet connection in the barangay health station is unstable, delaying data uploads. The best nursing action is to:

a)

Stop documentation

b)

Use offline data entry and upload later

c)

Wait until the next day

d)

Delete previous entries

47.

A municipal nurse trains midwives on how to use digital dashboards for health indicators. This demonstrates:

a)

Task delegation

b)

Capacity building

c)

Program outsourcing

d)

Data restriction

48.

A patient requests access to his electronic records. The nurse should:

a)

Deny access immediately

b)

Provide access following authorization protocols

c)

Share all internal reports

d)

Delete the data for privacy

49.

A barangay with limited resources uses SMS-based reporting for disease surveillance. This demonstrates:

a)

Digital inequity

b)

Adaptive eHealth strategy

c)

Poor data practice

d)

Illegal data use

50.

A nurse accesses the EHR of a patient who is not under her care. This is considered:

a)

Data verification

b)

Unauthorized access

c)

Record validation

d)

Ethical data handling

51.

A health worker reports a possible data breach to her supervisor. This exemplifies:

a)

Professional negligence

b)

Ethical accountability

c)

Data manipulation

d)

Administrative bypass

52.

An LGU nurse submits weekly disease reports using the DOH surveillance app. The main objective of this task is:

a)

Ensure accountability

b)

Provide trend analysis for decision-making

c)

Reduce clinical workload

d)

Maintain paperless documentation

53.

A nurse forgets to back up EHR data before a system update. The result could be:

a)

Data redundancy

b)

Data loss

c)

Data encryption

d)

Data verification

54.

When data from multiple RHUs are integrated for analysis, it enhances:

a)

Data duplication

b)

Public health intelligence

c)

Data fragmentation

d)

Information overload

55.

The Barangay Captain requests aggregated, anonymized health data for planning. The nurse should:

a)

Share detailed patient records

b)

Provide anonymized summary reports only

c)

Refuse any data release

d)

Share files via social media

56.

A nurse designs a local E-Registry for pregnant women. This directly supports which program?

a)

Family Planning

b)

Safe Motherhood Program

c)

EPI

d)

Nutrition Program

57.

A midwife encodes data from prenatal visits directly into a tablet connected to Wi-Fi. This process exemplifies:

a)

Mobile health (mHealth) practice

b)

Passive surveillance

58.

An RHU health information officer ensures data encryption during transfer. This process protects:

a)

Data integrity

b)

Data confidentiality

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

59.

A nurse conducting online health teaching via video conference uses patient first names only. This action ensures:

a)

Confidentiality

b)

Transparency

c)

Accessibility

d)

Accountability

60.

In E-Health systems, using audit trails serves to:

a)

Record user access and activities

b)

Encrypt stored data

c)

Limit password creation

d)

Increase system speed

61.

A nurse in a GIDA barangay conducts house-to-house TB screening using sputum collection kits distributed by the DOH. What component of the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP) does this demonstrate?

a)

A. Case holding

b)

B. Case finding

c)

C. Case referral

d)

D. Case isolation

62.

A barangay nurse administers BCG vaccine to a 1-month-old infant. What is the rationale for this immunization?

a)

To prevent upper respiratory infection

b)

To prevent pulmonary tuberculosis

c)

To increase growth and appetite

d)

To boost maternal antibody levels

63.

A health worker ensures all pregnant women have at least four prenatal visits. This action supports which DOH program?

a)

Women’s Health and Safe Motherhood Program

b)

Family Planning Program

c)

Nutrition Program

d)

National Immunization Program

64.

A community health nurse observes that most under-five children in her area are underweight. Her immediate intervention should be:

a)

Conduct BMI assessment for all children

b)

Initiate Operation Timbang Plus and feeding program

c)

Report the cases only

d)

Wait for the municipal nutritionist

65.

A nurse monitors the cold chain system during vaccine delivery. The main purpose is to:

a)

Maintain vaccine potency

b)

Prevent contamination

c)

Increase vaccine volume

d)

Reduce storage space

66.

A 3-year-old child missed his scheduled DPT vaccine. What should the nurse do?

a)

Restart the series

b)

Continue from where it stopped

c)

Cancel future immunizations

67.

During an outbreak of dengue, the nurse coordinates with the LGU to conduct fogging. Which DOH program is being implemented?

a)

National Rabies Control Program

b)

National Dengue Prevention and Control Program

c)

Environmental Health Program

d)

Disaster Risk Reduction Program

68.

A midwife provides iron and folic acid supplementation to pregnant women. This activity is part of:

a)

Micronutrient Supplementation Program

b)

Nutrition Education Program

c)

Safe Motherhood Program

d)

Family Planning Program

69.

A health worker ensures 100% of eligible couples receive family planning counseling. The key objective is to:

a)

Promote birth control

b)

Encourage informed choice

c)

Increase contraceptive prevalence rate only

d)

Eliminate pregnancy completely

70.

A nurse implements the Philippine Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (PIDSR) system. The purpose is:

a)

Generate daily reports

b)

Detect and respond to disease outbreaks early

c)

Replace immunization programs

d)

Record hospital data

71.

A nurse performs deworming activities for elementary students during National School Deworming Month. Which program does this belong to?

a)

Child Health and Development Program

b)

School-Based Health Program

c)

Environmental Sanitation Program

d)

Safe Water Program

72.

A barangay nurse reports a rise in hypertension and diabetes cases. Which DOH initiative directly addresses this?

a)

NCD Prevention and Control Program

b)

Maternal Health Program

c)

Nutrition Program

d)

Infectious Disease Program

73.

A health worker checks that all public schools have functioning handwashing stations. This supports which DOH initiative?

a)

WINS (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools)

b)

Operation Timbang Plus

c)

School Feeding Program

d)

Health Promotion Framework Strategy

74.

A midwife ensures that postpartum mothers receive Vitamin A supplementation. The primary benefit is:

a)

Improved bone growth

b)

Enhanced immunity and vision

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Prevention of goiter

75.

A nurse distributing mosquito nets in a malaria-endemic area exemplifies which level of prevention?

a)

Primary prevention

b)

Secondary prevention

c)

Tertiary prevention

d)

Quaternary prevention

76.

A nurse initiates mental health education in the barangay after a typhoon. This is part of:

a)

Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Program

b)

Disaster Risk Reduction Program

c)

NCD Program

d)

Occupational Health Program

77.

A nurse screens preschoolers for vision problems. Early detection helps prevent:

a)

Primary disabilities

b)

Secondary disabilities

c)

Tertiary complications

d)

Genetic defects

78.

An RHU nurse conducts a barangay assembly discussing hypertension control and low-salt diets. This demonstrates:

a)

Community mobilization

b)

Advocacy and health promotion

c)

Surveillance activity

d)

Program evaluation

79.

A nurse conducts a review meeting with barangay health workers about their performance in immunization coverage. This process demonstrates:

a)

Monitoring and evaluation

b)

Planning and budgeting

c)

Case management

d)

Task shifting

80.

A midwife reports a child death due to measles to the municipal nurse. What must be done next?

a)

Ignore the report

b)

Submit case to PIDSAR immediately

c)

Wait for supervisor approval

d)

Schedule vaccination later