CHNI Public Health Nursing (PHN) Board Practice Exam

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• Which of the following indices is less commonly used to assess the anthropometric status of children aged 0-5 years?
• Which serum protein is closely associated with the symptoms of hypochromic microcytic anemia?
• In behavior change, what is the first stage an individual goes through?
• In public health initiatives, what is usually the least comprehensive type of intervention?
• Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes serve what purpose?
• Which nutritional assessment method is used to measure anatomic lesions?
• Which statement is NOT included in the 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos?
• Which action was not enforced by PD 491, known as the "Nutrition Act of the Philippines"?
• What classification does the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) initiative fall under?
• Which action is most effective for promoting behavior modification?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding food allergies?
• Which term describes a guideline that helps in decision-making to achieve rational outcomes?
• Who is responsible for the distribution of seedlings to support food security in communities?
• Which of the following is an example of a broader intervention strategy?
• What tool can help visualize the hierarchy of food groups in nutrition planning?
• Which method is the simplest for detecting iodine deficiency?
• What characteristic is essential for the food frequency questionnaire method?
• Which of the following represents an actual initiative that includes multiple activities aimed at improving child nutrition?
• Which condition is identified by high blood pressure, edema, and protein in the urine during pregnancy?
• Which two vitamins are needed in large amounts during pregnancy due to rapid cell proliferation?
• What biological marker is often used to evaluate the Vitamin A status of a population?
• A popular term used for deficiencies in vitamins and minerals is ____.
• What nutrient's absorption might be impaired due to decreased stomach acid among the elderly?
• Which sampling method involves selecting households at random and including every person within those households?
• Which condition is characterized by the increase in erythrocyte protoporphyrin?
• What condition is characterized by adequate food intake but inadequate nutrient absorption?
• Which options represent examples of activity/input objectives?
• The Emergency Feeding Program is managed by which department?
• What is the ideal body weight of a 16-week-old infant whose birth weight was 3¾ kg?
• Between the ages of 2 and 4 years, what typically happens to a child's appetite?
• Which term best describes the presence of a disease within a given population at all times?
• Which qualitative tool is based on the physiological functions of foods with the recommended amounts?
• Which dietary assessment method is generally not recommended to ascertain usual intake?
• Which of the following is not considered a direct method of nutritional assessment?
• At what minimum age can a child participate in a 24-hour food recall if they can read and write?
• Which sampling method does NOT ensure that each individual has an equal chance of being selected?
• Dietary tools are guides developed to aid in _______ meals for both normal and therapeutic diets of individuals or groups.
• Which program is identified as a human resource strategy in the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition?
• Which nutrient is key in maintaining bone health and is vital during lactation?
• How may decreased levels of nutrients in body fluids be assessed?
• What is the maximum daily dosage of vitamin A considered safe for pregnant women?
• Which of the following best defines epidemiology?
• Which of the following statements about screening for thyroid disease is true?
• Which symptom is not associated with iron deficiency?
• Which of the following is not a qualitative data example?
• If a 20-year-old female has an intake of 1965 kcal, what percentage of her recommended energy intake does this represent?
• What does the "Nutrition Month" celebration, as per PD 491, signify?
• What type of nutritional assessment is conducted to collect data only once to establish baseline nutrition data?
• Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about nutrition surveys?
• Which nutrition education approach involves the regular weighing of preschoolers?
• What term describes the feeding issue among preschoolers who play with their food during meals?
• According to dietary guidelines, the minimum amount of fats and oils recommended for a day is equivalent to?
• What assessment can detect the last stage of nutritional deficiency?
• What is likely to cause shorter heights in Grade 1 children?
• Which of the following programs aim to improve children's nutritional health through monitoring?
• Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying cause of malnutrition?
• Examples of development interventions except:
• What does "dietary allowance" represent in terms of nutrient requirements?
• Which legislation strengthened the barangay nutrition program by introducing a Barangay Nutrition Scholar in every barangay?
• What is the process of identifying, analyzing needs, allocating resources, and taking deliberate actions called?
• The significance of a policy formulation scheme in monitoring and evaluation systems is often classified as what?
• What is most likely to be a symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
• What is the primary purpose of an indicator in public health regarding malnutrition?
• To accurately assess the nutrition of a community, which method is most valuable?
• Which method is recognized as the gold standard for determining hemoglobin concentration?
• The PPAN monitoring and evaluation system uses the following schemes except:
• Which method is the first step in identifying malnutrition?
• Which agency or institution is not typically associated with nutrition-related governance?
• When considering malnutrition causes, which of the following contributes directly to health?
• What is the term for the occurrence of a group of illnesses at a rate above the expected number?
• Which of the following can increase fluid and nutrient loss in the body?
• Which food is noted for having lower biological value compared to eggs, fish, and lean meats?
• What step follows assessing the needs of a target group in nutrition education program development?
• What does nutritional imbalance refer to?
• In a sample of 1000 people, if 120 are hearing-impaired and 50 are diabetic, which statement is true about their relationship?
• What is the purpose of a nutrition screening assessment?
• Which dietary tool is primarily qualitative and aids in dietary planning?
• Which type of initiative represents a temporary and specific effort within nutrition advocacy?
• What is usually the focus of a nutrition intervention?
• Which vitamin deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia similar to B12 deficiency?
• What was the first organized effort to establish a national nutrition program in the country?
• Which is a primary and immediate cause of malnutrition?
• What is the primary purpose of randomization in experimental studies?
• What is the total energy allowance (TEA) for a 9-year-old female student with a DBW of 52 kg?
• Which two hormones are primarily secreted by the placenta during pregnancy?
• Which of the following are quantitative dietary tools?
• Which of the following statements about dietary iron and anemia is NOT true?
• What is the likely treatment for a patient with symptoms indicative of scurvy?
• Which of the following is a significant sign of vitamin A deficiency?
• What indicator is known to increase in cases of iron deficiency?
• What is a significant consequence of relying solely on breastmilk for children beyond 6 months?
• Which measurement is typically not used to assess the growth of children?
• What indicates a positive correlation between diabetes and hearing impairment?
• Which symptom could indicate a vitamin C deficiency in a patient?
• Which factor is an immediate rather than an underlying cause of malnutrition?
• What is the primary purpose of developing a Barangay/Municipal/Provincial Plan of Action for Nutrition?
• Which of the following tests provides an accurate indication of thyroid disease?
• The E.P. weight of bangus with 250g A.P. weight and 65% E.P. is _____
• Infants and preschool children are less likely to experience which type of malnutrition problem?
• Which type of nutrient should not crowd out others according to balance principles?
• Which B vitamin deficiency shows similar signs and symptoms to vitamin B12 deficiency?
• The Local Government Unit is essential in the execution of which type of plan concerning nutrition action?
• What technique is used when individuals are selected according to a constant determinant, such as every fourth subject?
• What do program performance indicators indicate?
• Among the options, which best describes a specific initiative for child nutrition programming?
• Which methods are advisable for obtaining an individual's usual food intake?
• An adverse reaction to food that does not signal the body to form antibodies is called _____.
• Which of the following is an example of qualitative data relevant to nutrition in a community?
• What does the concept of specificity measure in nutrition assessments?
• What intervention helps in alleviating malnutrition and is directly related to food availability?
• During which period does a woman’s energy requirement increase significantly?
• This element of social mobilization involves a continuing expansion of the network of advocates and mobilizers working for the program.
• Which term best describes the relationship of organisms with their environment?
• How many total kilocalories are in a snack containing 42g protein, 44g fat, and 206g carbohydrates?
• The Food Guide Pyramid recommends how many servings of vegetables?
• What denotes a condition of failing to consume essential nutrients in adequate amounts?
• What is the condition characterized by prolonged protein deficiency with edema?
• Which diet planning principle ensures food types are provided in proportion to avoid nutrient crowding?
• Which population is most frequently affected by iron deficiency anemia?
• Why is introducing whole milk during the first year of life not advisable?
• Which element of social mobilization focuses on identifying individuals or groups to achieve program goals?
• Which of the following best describes a food frequency questionnaire?
• Which food source is considered a complete protein, aiding in muscle repair and growth?
• What is an important etiological factor in kwashiorkor?
• Which legislation established the Barangay Day Care Law of 1978?
• The most appropriate tool to use in analyzing dietary data for nutrient content is ______.
• Indirect methods of assessing nutritional status include:
• How is "recommended nutrient intake" defined?
• What is one key requirement for the food record method in dietary assessments?
• What dietary issue is commonly observed in children who consume inconsistent types of food?
• What is considered one of the most reliable predictors of infant health?
• Which statement about planning is NOT true?
• What type of initiative is represented by the multimedia campaign on the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos?
• A diet provides 2,000 kcal of which 20% of the energy is from fats and 15% from protein. How many grams of carbohydrates are contained in the diet?
• As a public health nutritionist, what is your primary role?
• Which nutrient is the primary component in the synthesis of hemoglobin within red blood cells?
• Which of the following is not a sign of kwashiorkor?
• In which year did the government declare nutrition as a priority?
• In terms of nutritional surveys, what is the main role of nutrition surveillance?
• What level of prevention focuses on controlling risk factors to prevent disease?
• What was a key action taken by PD 491 regarding nutrition in the Philippines?
• At the Local Government Unit level, the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition is represented as what?
• Which nutrient deficiency is often evaluated through serum thyroxine levels?
• What is an immediate cause of malnutrition?
• As a community organizer, a nutritionist-dietitian primarily focuses on what aspect?
• As indicated by the RENI, all persons throughout life need ____.
• Which nutrients are associated with appetite regulation?
• What is the major environmental source of lead exposure in adults?
• Which sampling technique ensures that each individual has an equal chance of being selected?
• What should be the first step when designing nutrition education programs?
• What is the standard classification for a low birth weight infant?
• What is the primary role of a community organizer in nutrition?
• Which is not a characteristic of dietary allowance?
• Which of the following terms encompasses continuous data collection to detect trends in health-related issues?
• According to the Plate Model, the proportions of a plate that should be consumed every day are:
• When does an individual become at risk of developing a deficiency disease?
• What is the appropriate action for a public health nurse when faced with a community needing better nutrition?
• What do comprehensive public health nutrition plans involve at higher levels of organization?
• Which practice is least effective in identifying community nutrition problems?
• The term used for structural and functional changes in an individual due to nutrient deficiencies is?
• Which specific objective would support the outcome objective of increasing food at the household level?
• Which level of intervention is represented by one specific event or series of ongoing efforts within health improvement?
• Which nutrition assessment method measures changes in the body's nutrient reserves?
• What tool is used to compute the nutrient value of food during a nutrition survey?
• Which type of plan is typically broader in scope compared to a specific project?
• Which factor is least likely to facilitate behavior change?
• Which indicator is used to evaluate the nutritional status of infants?
• What is the primary focus of nutrition assessment?
• What is the most significant effect of infection on nutritional status?
• What nutrient's level in breast milk is maintained at the expense of the mother's intake if inadequate?
• What is considered the first critical step in the planning process?
• Which is an example of a direct nutritional intervention?
• Which condition is directly associated with a lack of iron due to reliance on breastmilk alone?
• Which of the following foods is NOT rich in vitamin A?
• Which term refers to the ability of a measurement to identify and classify genuinely malnourished individuals?
• Which term refers to an intake level that ensures nutrient adequacy while preventing deficiency or excess?
• To what does the term 'action plan' most commonly refer in public health practice?