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1. Filipino nurses are very religious people, there is a deep faith in God that is reflected in the
expression of “bahala na”
(it is up to God or leave it to God”.) Which cultural attitude still exist at present the” bahala”
system.
A. Incorrectly equated with an expression of fatalism and a passive acceptance of or resignation to
fate.
B. May also apply to acceptance of illness or malady.
C. Operates psychologically to elevate one’s courage and conviction to persist in the face of
adversity and improve
D. All of the above
ANSWER:
RATIO: All options are accurate.
2.An American nurse tries to speak with a Korean client who cannot understand the English
language. To effectively
communicate to a client with a different language, which of the following should the
nurse implement? A. Have an interpreter to translate.
B. Speak slowly.
C. Speak loudly and closely to the client.
D. Speak to the client and family
together. ANSWER:
RATIO: To effectively communicate with the foreign client, have an interpreter to translate. This
will help get accurate information.
3.A nurse is caring for a Chinese client who is hospitalized due to pneumonia. Based on their
culture, which of the
following is believed to be the cause of the illness?
A. An illness is cast by an enemy.
B. An illness is a result of punishment for
sins. C. An illness may be attributed to
overexertion.
D. An illness may be given by someone who did not
want it. ANSWER:
RATIO: Chinese believes that the cause of illness may be attributed to overexertion.
4. Which of the following food items would be appropriate for a Seventh Day Adventist to be
followed?
A. Shrimp and mussels.
B. Beef and pork.
C. Tuna and
salmon.
D. Cheese and milk.
ANSWER:
RATIO: The Seventh-day Adventist diet promotes a wide variety of whole plant foods, including
fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains. If eggs, meat, or dairy products are
incorporated, they should be low-fat versions and consumed in moderation
5. When assessing a patient from a different culture, what is the most important area to consider?
A. Religious beliefs
B. Language spoken
C. Health Practices
D. Social
Organizations
ANSWER:
RATIO: Religious belief is one of the important components that must be considered as to assess a
client. A certain religion has a certain culture that influences health care practices.
6. Identification of health risk in the community is a step-in formulating community health
diagnosis. Which of the
following methods should be done by the public nurse to best facilitate the identification
of health risk threatening this
community?
A. Review vital statistics available
B. Study health center records and reports
C. Assess community health resources and industries available
D. Familiarize with prevalent lifestyle of the people within the
community ANSWER:
RATIO: To identify the health risk in the community, it is best to review and study past records,
what are the most prominent causes of hospitalization in the community.
7. You are the new public health nurse. To obtain 100% population count of the community, you
should need to do a:
A. One to one
interview B. Survey
C. Sampling of the population
D. Census
ANSWER:
RATIO: To obtain the population count of the community, the new nurse must conduct a census to
obtain the number of household..
8. In order to raise people’s awareness on cancer prevention, the following danger signs of
cancer need to be disseminated.
A. Unexplained anemia and weight loss
B. All these groups
C. Indigestion and nagging cough
D. Change in normal bowel habits and unusual bleeding or discharge
ANSWER:
RATIO: The most considered sign of cancer is, unusual bleeding or discharge
9. In the year 1995, 27% of all children under 5 were underweight and about 50% of deaths
among children under 5 are associated with:
A. Malnutrition
B. Diarrhea
C. Denque
D. Malaria
ANSWER:
RATIO: 50% of deaths among children under 5 are associated with malnutrition.
10.What government agency is responsible to undertake initiatives in health care services
through innovative approaches?
A. Department of Science and Technology
B. Department of Local
Government C. Department of
Health
D. Department of Education
ANSWER:
RATIO: The Department of Health, a government agency that is responsible to undertake
initiatives in health care services through innovative approaches.
SAS 2
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING (20 minutes)
You will answer and rationalize this by yourself. This will be recorded as your quiz. One (1)
point will be given to correct
answer and another one (1) point for the correct ratio. Superimpositions or erasures in you
answer/ratio is not allowed.
You are given 20 minutes for this activity:
Multiple Choice
1. Which among the following is true to Public Health Nursing? (Select all
that apply) A. Both are special field of nursing
B. Both are combination of nursing and
social skills C. PHN and CHN can be used
interchangeably
D. It is public service
oriented ANSWER:
RATIO:
2. The PHNs’ responsible of care is the:
A. Client
B. Family
C. Community
D. All of these
ANSWER:
RATIO: PHN’s focus on the community as the unit of care. The nurses responsibility is the
community as a whole.
3. The focus of the PHNs’ activities is:
A. Primary prevention
B. Curative
C. Rehabilitative
D. All of these
ANSWER:
RATIO: The PHN’s activities focus on primary prevention. This has emphasized giving strategies to
promote optimal health and prevent disease.
4. Which of the following does not describe an urban community?
A. Highly dense in population
B. People are well-knit and having high degree of group feeling
C. Complex international relationship
D. Non-agricultural
occupation ANSWER:
RATIO: People in urban community are not well-knit and having a high degree of group feeling
instead this option is for rural community.
5. What health sector aims to achieve the health system goals of better health outcomes in the
Philippines?
A. Philippine Health
Insurance B. Universal
Health Care
C. Home health Care
D. Department of Labor and
Employment ANSWER:
RATIO: Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), is the
“provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible,
efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by an
informed and empowered public”.
6. In this year, the Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156) created Sanitary
Divisions. A.
B.
C.
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ANSWER:
RATIO: In the year 1912, The Fajardo Act (Act No. 2156) created Sanitary Divisions. The President
of the Sanitary Division took charge of two of three municipalities. Where there no physicians
available, male nurses were assigned to perform the duties of the President, Sanitary Division.
7. These schools were primarily intended to train on-Christian women and prepare them to
render service among their
people.
A. Philippine General Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital
B. Cardinal Santos Medical Center and the Medical City
C. University of Santo Tomas and Manila Doctor’s Hospital
D. Zamboanga General Hospital School of Nursing and Baguio General
Hospital ANSWER:
RATIO: In 1923, two government schools of nursing were established, Zamboanga General
Hospital School of Nursing and the Baguio General Hospital in Northern Luzon.
8. In what year did the Section of Public health Nursing was converted into Section of Nursing
due to pressing need for
guidance not only in public nursing services but also in hospital nursing and nursing
education? A. 1930
B. 1940
C. 1942
D. 1944
ANSWER:
RATIO: By 1930, the Section of Public Health Nursing was converted into Section of Nursing. The
Section of Nursing was transferred from the Office of General Services to the Division of
Administration. The office covered the supervision and guidance of nurses in the provincial
hospital and two government schools of nursing.
9. In what year did the office of Health Education and Personnel Training were established
with Dr. Trinidad Gomez as
Chief.
A.
B. 1953
C. 1955
D. 1962
ANSWER:
RATIO: In 1953, the Office of Health Education and Personnel Training were established with Dr.
Trinidad Gomez as Chief and by then the Congress approved the R.A No. 1082.
10.In what year did the Philippine Health Services was
abolished? A.
B.
C.
D.
ANSWER:
RATIO: In 1927, the Philippine Health Service was abolished and supplanted by the section of
Public Health Nursing.
SAS 3
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING (20 minutes)
You will answer and rationalize this by yourself. This will be recorded as your quiz. One (1)
point will be given to correct
answer and another one (1) point for the correct ratio. Superimpositions or erasures in you
answer/ratio is not allowed.
You are given 20 minutes for this activity:
Multiple Choice
1. In preparing to review different theories, nurse Bobby reviews basic information to assist in
understanding the material.
Theories are defined as:
A. Statements that describe concepts or connect concepts
B. Mental formulations of objects or events
C. Aspects of reality than can be consciously sensed
D. Concepts or propositions that project a systematic view of
phenomena ANSWER:
RATIO: The theories are defined as concepts or propositions that project a systematic view of
phenomena.
2. Kristy, a community health nurse is working with a variety of clients and decides to use a
Systems theory approach to
assist them to meet their health care needs. In using the Systems theory, nurse Kristy
focuses on the: A. Client’s interaction with the environment
B. Hierarchy of the client’s human needs
C. Client’s attitudes toward health behaviors
D. Response of the client to the process of growth and
development ANSWER:
RATIO: How the client interacts with his/her environment.
3. When assessing the external variables that influence a client’s health beliefs and
practices, nurse Mindy must consider
his:
A. Educational background
B. Religious
practices C.
Income status
D. Reaction to the heart
disease ANSWER:
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RATIO: Economic variables may affect a client’s level of health by increasing the risk
for disease and influencing how or at what point the client enters the health care
system.
4. In the Health Belief Model, nurse Chiara recognizes that the focus is placed on the:
A. Functioning of the individual in all dimensions
B. Relation of perceptions and compliance with
therapy C. Relation of perceptions and
compliance with therapy
D. Multidimensional nature of clients and their interaction with the
environment ANSWER:
RATIO: In relation to the Health Belief Model, the main goal is it focuses on the relation between a
person's beliefs and health behaviors. By focusing on the client's perceptions of health, the nurse
is better able to understand and predict how a client will comply with health care therapies.
5. Which of the following is the most basic type of health promotion activity? (Select all that
apply).
A. A billboard promoting abstinence to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned
pregnancies
B. A wellness assessment program
C. An environment control program about pesticide uses
D. A nurse who models healthy lifestyle behaviors
E. A school of nursing that holds a blood
pressure fair ANSWER:
RATIO: Options A and E are correct. Examples are billboards, newspapers, brochures, books, etc.
that help in raising awareness and knowledge of individuals and communities about healthy
behaviors.
6. Nurse Marco is providing health education about injury and poisoning prevention to a
group of young mothers at a
health fair. What type of prevention is the nurse
conducting? A. Primary prevention
B. Secondary prevention
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Limited
prevention
ANSWER:
RATIO: Primary is generalized health promotion and specific protection against diseases or
specific accidents targeted to a specific group.
7. Pender’s health promotion model would benefit which of the following clients? (Select
all that apply) B. A 49-year-old client who exercises four times a week
C. A 35-year-old who has yearly breast exams and other routine health screenings
D. An overweight 27-year-old who engages in risky
behaviors ANSWER:
RATIO: The overweight 29-year-old is not engages in health promotion activity
8. Client Clint reports that he believes he will "never lick the habit" of smoking because he has
tried before and failed. Using the Transtheoretical model (TTM), what stage of health behavior is
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the client functioning in?
A. Preparation
stage B.
Contemplation
stage
C. Termination stage
D. Action stage
ANSWER:
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RATIO: Precontemplation stage in this stage, the patient's behavior doesn’t change for about 6
months, the client tends to avoid talking, thinking, reading, about his risky behavior.
9. Honey, a public health nurse compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the
city. Which of the core functions of public health is being implemented?
A. Assurance
B.
Assessment
C. Prevention
D. Policy
development
ANSWER:
RATIO: Assessment is the first phase of the core function of public health. Assessment is done to
resolve and make a concrete plan based on the issue. Also it is based on the available data and
information that will help guide and resolve issues.
10.Nurse Glynnis performs activities to meet the primary goals of public health. Which of the
following is nurse Glynnis most likely to complete?
A. Ensuring that a newly diagnosed 40-year-old hypertensive man takes his medication
B. Finding home care for a 70-year-old client recuperating from a hip
replacement C. Conducting an infant car seat safety check
D. Contacting a local hospice to admit a terminally ill 60-year-
old woman ANSWER:
RATIO: Conducting an infant car seat safety check, a basic public health safety that most likely
nurse Glynnis can complete.
Multiple Choice
- Which interventions are most commonly used by public health nurses caring for families? Select all that apply: A. Administer screening tools to all members B. Apply the nursing process to the care of individuals C. Collaborate and coordinate with referral as needed D. Provide health teaching, including anticipatory guidance E. Participate in collecting data on clients for clinical research ANSWER: RATIO: Collaborate and coordinate with referral as needed and provide health teaching, including anticipatory guidance.
- The public health nurse must participate in the essential services of public health. These include: a. Monitoring health status by completing a community assessment b. Diagnosing and investigating health problems in the world c. Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues d. Working in law enforcement to regulate health and ensure safety ANSWER: RATIO: The public health nurse must participate in the essential services of public health. This include informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues.
- The term community-based nursing care is applied when implementing which nursing intervention? a. Assessing the health needs of a defined community b. Providing care to families in a community c. Promoting the health of an entire community d. Investigating environmental health problems in a
13 of 41 community ANSWER: RATIO: The term community-based nursing care is applied when providing care to families in a community.
- Which of the following demonstrates intersectoral linkages?
14 of 41 a. Two-way referral system b. Team approach c. Endorsement done by a midwife to another midwife d. Cooperation between the Public Health Nurse and public- school teacher ANSWER: RATIO: Cooperation between the health sector which is the Public Health Nurse and the public- school teacher.
- Which of the following actions would most likely be performed by a public health nurse? a. Asking community leaders what interventions should be chosen b. Assessing the community and deciding on appropriate interventions c. Using data from the main health care institutions in the community to determine needed health services d. Working with community groups to create policies to improve the environment ANSWER: RATIO: Public health nurse works with the community group to create policies to improve the environment.
- The community health nurse asks a client, "Have you ever been exposed to any radiation or chemical liquids, dust, mists, or fumes?" The nurse is conducting an: a. Environmental advocacy activity b. Environmental compliance activity c. Environmental health assessment d. Environmental risk communication ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse is conducting an environmental health assessment which includes asking questions about the exposure from the environment.
- Which public health nursing actions may be most helpful to the community's long- term health? a. Careful assessment, diagnosis, planning, and giving care to individual patients and their families b. Dialogue with community members concerning what health issues are of importance in that community c. Focusing on family health through school-based neighborhood clinics d. Helping the community create political change through organization, use of media, legislative lobbying, and mass demonstrations ANSWER: RATIO: Helping the community create political change through organization, use of media, legislative lobbying, and mass demonstrations
- Which is an example of the public-school nurse’s health care provider functions? A. Requesting for BCG from the RHU for school entrant immunization B. Conducting random classroom inspection during a measles epidemic C. Taking remedial action on an accident hazard in the school playground D. Observing places in the school where pupils spend their free time ANSWER: RATIO: Example of public-school nurse’s health care provider function is to conduct a random classroom inspection during a measles epidemic.
- Heidi, a public health nurse is the supervisor of rural health midwives. Which of the following is a supervisory function of the public health nurse? A. Referring cases or patients to the midwife B. Providing technical guidance to the midwife C. Providing nursing care to cases referred by the midwife D. Formulating and implementing training programs for midwives ANSWER: RATIO: The public health nurse helps in providing technical guidance to the midwife
15 of 41 which is responsible in handling the community when the nurse is not around. 10.One of the participants in a hilot training class asked you to whom she should refer a patient in labor who develops a complication. You will answer, to the
16 of 41 a. Public Health Nurse b. Rural Health Midwife c. Municipal Health Officer d. Any of these health professionals ANSWER: RATIO: A public health nurse and rural health midwife can provide care during normal childbirth. A physician should attend to a woman with a complication during labor. Multiple Choice
**1. Ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting are guided by the principles of conduct that are written as the: A. Philippine Regulation Commission B. Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 C. Standards of care from experts in the practice field D. Good Samaritan laws for civil guidelines ANSWER: RATIO: Stated under the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 are the ethical principles for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting.
- The distribution of nurses to areas of “most need” in the time of a nursing shortage is an example of: A. Utilitarianism theory B. Deontological theory C. Justice D. Beneficence ANSWER: RATIO:. The principle of justice could be described as the moral obligation to act on the basis of fair adjudication between competing claims. As such, it is linked to fairness, entitlement and equality. In health care ethics, this can be subdivided into three categories: fair distribution of scarce resources (distributive justice), respect for people’s rights (rights-based justice) and respect for morally acceptable laws (legal justice) (Gillon, 1994)
- When signing a form as a witness, nurse signature shows that the client: A. Is fully informed and is aware of all consequences. B. Was awake and fully alert and not medicated with narcotics. C. Was free to sign without pressure**
D. Has signed that form and the witness saw it being done ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse signature shows that the client has signed the form and the witness saw it being done.
**4. Which criterion is needed for someone to give consent to a procedure? A. An appointed guardianship B. Unemancipated minor C. Minimum of 21 years or older D. An advocate for a child ANSWER: RATIO:
- Successful ethical discussion depends on people who have a clear sense of personal values. When many people share the same values, it may be possible to identify a philosophy of utilitarianism, with proposes that: A. The value of people is determined solely by leaders in the Unitarian church. B. The decision to perform a liver transplant depends on a measure of the moral life that the client has led so far C. The best way to determine the solution to an ethical dilemma is to refer the case to the attending physician. D. The value of something is determined by its usefulness to society. ANSWER: RATIO: .
- The client’s right to refuse treatment is an example of: A. Statutory law B. Common law C. Civil laws D. Nurse practice acts ANSWER: RATIO:
- Even though the nurse may obtain the client’s signature on a form, obtaining informed consent is the responsibility of the: A. Client B. Physician C. Student nurse D. Supervising nurse ANSWER: RATIO: The physician should obtain informed consent.
- To respect a client’s personal space and territoriality, the nurse: A. Avoids the use of touch B. Explains nursing care and procedures C. Keeps the curtains pulled around the client’s bed D. Stands 8 feet away from the bed, if possible. ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse must explain the nursing care and process before the treatment or procedure to allow the patient to think and refuse the procedure.
- The philosophy sometimes called the code of ethics of care suggests that ethical dilemmas can best be solved by attention to: A. Relationships B. Ethical principles**
C. Clients
D. Code of ethics for nurses. ANSWER: RATIO: The philosophy sometimes called the code of ethics of care suggests that ethical dilemmas can best be solved by attention to relationships.
10. In most ethical dilemmas, the solution to the dilemma requires negotiation among members of the health care team. The nurse’s point of view is valuable because: A. Nurses have a legal license that encourages their presence during ethical discussions. B. The principle of autonomy guides all participants to respect their own self-worth. C. Nurses develop a relationship to the client that is unique among all professional health care providers. D. The nurse’s code of ethics recommends that a nurse be present at any ethical discussion about client care. ANSWER: RATIO: The nurse along the treatment time, will develop a relationship to the client that is unique among all professional health care providers. Multiple Choice
- An infant who had been in foster care since birth requires a blood transfusion. Who is authorized to give written informed consent for the procedure? a. Nurse manager b. Social worker who placed the infant in foster home c. Registered nurse caring for the infant d. The foster mother ANSWER: RATIO: .
- The foster parents of a child age 6, who will begin school in the facility, ask the nurse for anticipatory guidance. The nurse should explain that a child of this age: a. Rebel against scheduled activities b. Still depends on the parent c. Loves to tattle d. Is highly sensitive to criticism ANSWER: RATIO:
- The nurse is discussing negativism with the parents of a 30-month-old child when administering immunization. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior? a. Reprimand the child and give a 15-minute “time out” b. Maintain a permissive attitude for this behavior c. Use patience and a sense of humor to deal with this behavior d. Assert authority over the child through limit setting ANSWER: RATIO: .
- A victim of domestic violence states, “If I were better, I would not have been beaten.” Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing? a. Fear b. Helplessnes s c. Self- blame d. Rejection ANSWER: RATIO:
.
- The nurse is at the community center speaking with retired people. To which comment by one of the
retirees during a discussion about the benefits for senior citizen would the nurse give a supportive comment to reinforce correct information? a. I usually bring my senior citizen ID wherever I will go b. No need to ask doctors’ prescription if I will buy my medicines. c. I was given discount for doctors’ professional fee d. I registered my name as a member of senior citizen. ANSWER: RATIO:
- The community health nurse is assigned to care for administering vaccination. Which of the following should the nurse give the priority in giving vaccination? a. The client who came first. b. The adult client together with mother c. The client with age of 60 years old d. The mother who brought her lactating child with her. ANSWER: RATIO:
- Nurse Meredith is observing 8-year-old Anna during a community visit. Which of the following findings would lead the nurse to suspect that Anna is a victim of sexual abuse? a. The child is fearful of the caregiver and other adults. b. The child has a lack of peer relationships. c. The child has self-injurious behavior. d. The child has an interest in things of a sexual nature. ANSWER: RATIO:
- Sheila tells the community nurse that her boyfriend has been abusive and she is afraid of him. but she doesn't want to leave. The client asks the nurse for assistance. Which nursing interventions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply. a. Help Sheila to develop a plan to ensure safety including phone numbers for emergency help. b. Help Sheila to get her boyfriend into an appropriate treatment program. c. Communicate acceptance. avoiding any implication that Sheila is at fault for not leaving. d. Help Sheila to explore available options. including shelters and legal protection. ANSWER: RATIO
- What is R.A. 9994? a. Anti-Terror Law b. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010 c. Magna Carta for Health Care Workers d. Providing Mandatory Basic Immunization ANSWER: RATIO: 10.As the government cares for the health of Senior Citizens, what are the entitlement of benefits given to them? a. Purchase of medicines b. 20% discount c. Diagnostic and laboratory fees in private hospitals d. All of the above ANSWER: RATIO:
Multiple Choice
- What is the function of FDA Generic Drug Program? A. To revise health care delivery system B. To conduct review to make a certain that the medicine met the standard for safety use. C. To organize community forum D. To formulate health care law ANSWER: RATIO:
- What type of medicine created to work the same as an existing approved brand- name drugs. A. Intravenous fluids B. Acupuncture C. Generic ANSWER: RATIO:
- What health Republic Act in the government that provide insurance coverage for all citizens of the Philippines to ensure affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services? A. Philippine Medical Act B. Philippine Technological Transfer Act C. Dangerous drug Act D. National Health Insurance Act ANSWER: RATIO:
- What are the three components of access to health care as implemented in the insurance act? (Select all that apply) A. Coverage B. Services C. Timeless D. Prevention ANSWER: RATIO:.
- Which of the following that can avail the Philippine health government insurance coverage except A. Sponsored members B. Foreigner C. Life time members D. Indigent members ANSWER: RATIO: .
- A volunteer individual approached the nurse that he wants to donate blood and asked what age group can donate blood? The nurse reply which of the following: A. Between 7–12-year- old B. Between 17-65 years old C. All of the above D None of the above ANSWER: RATIO:.
- One of the donors asked, when I donate blood am I at risk of acquiring blood-borne diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C? What is the nurse best answer? A. True B. False C. Maybe
D. None of the above ANSWER: RATIO: Before donating blood the patient is screened for disease, if the patient has a disease that could be transmitted through blood he/she won’t be allowed to donate.
- The amount of blood collected at one time is: A. 250 ml. B. 450 ml. C. 1liter D. 6 liters ANSWER: RATIO
- After the bloodletting, the client asked the laboratory staff how often regularly can he donate blood? The staff response: A. Once a year B. Every 2 years C. Every 4 months D. Every 6 months ANSWER: RATIO:
- The nurse instruct the client before giving blood patient should: A. Eat her/his normal meal or snack B. Drinks lots of fluids C. Not drink, not eat D. Consider A and B ANSWER: RATIO: Multiple Choice
- In order to solicit cooperation /assistance of the community in the environmental sanitation program, which of the following needs to be done first? a. Create public awareness on the environmental sanitation problems b. Form working groups or committees c. Solicit the help of the municipal and barangay officials d. Involve community members in the sanitation program ANSWER: RATIO: .
- The RHU team consist of the following except: a. Community health workers b. Public health nurse c. Health axillary volunteer d. Respiratory therapist ANSWER: RATIO: .
- Tertiary Care by the home health nurse is directed towards children with: a. Problem in mobility b. Minor problems c. Short-term needs
d. Clinically apparent disease ANSWER: RATIO: Tertiary Care by the home health nurse is directed towards children with problems in