The Basics Beneath the Scrubs
What is the duration for handwashing according to WHO guidelines?
40 to 60 seconds
What is the first sign of pregnancy?
Amenorrhea
What diagnostic test measures the electrical activity of the heart?
Electrocardiogram
What is the most common type of hallucination experienced by patients with schizophrenia?
Auditory hallucinations
What is the national program for tuberculosis control in the Philippines?
TB DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-Course)
Which ethical principle means “do no harm”?
Nonmaleficence
What is the first immunization given to newborns in the Philippines under the EPI?
BCG and Hepatitis B vaccine
What is the best access site for long-term hemodialysis?
Arteriovenous fistula
What is the defense mechanism when unacceptable impulses are unconsciously redirected into acceptable actions?
Sublimation
What is the term for a disease occurring in a community at a higher rate than normal?
Epidemic
How far should a sterile field be kept within the edge of the table to remain sterile?
Within 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the edge.
What developmental stage, according to Erik Erikson, corresponds to toddlerhood?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
What diagnostic test uses a lighted tube to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum?
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
What is the phase of the nurse–patient relationship where goals are achieved and the relationship ends?
Termination phase
What is the tool used to visualize the family structure and relationships?
Genogram
What law ensures patient privacy and confidentiality?
Data Privacy Act of 2012
What is the preferred position for a laboring mother with a prolapsed cord?
Knee–chest or Trendelenburg position
What condition is caused by air trapped in the pleural space, leading to lung collapse?
Pneumothorax
What is the side effect of antipsychotic drugs that causes involuntary movements of the tongue and face?
Tardive dyskinesia
What is the vision of the Department of Health in the Philippines?
"Filipinos are among the healthiest people in Asia by 2040"
Whose theory introduced the concept of “caring as the essence of nursing”?
Jean Watson
What are the four developmental areas assessed in the MMDST?
Personal–Social, Fine Motor–Adaptive, Language, and Gross Motor
What cardiac rhythm is characterized by absence of P waves and irregular R–R intervals?
Atrial fibrillation
What medication is used to prevent relapse in alcohol dependence by causing unpleasant effects if alcohol is consumed?
Disulfiram
Who is known as the “Founder of Philippine Nursing”?
Anastacia Giron-Tupas