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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE GUIDELINES
AND HERBAL REMEDIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Overview
The document provides information about guidelines on the prevention
and screening of non-communicable diseases in the country. It includes
multiple choice questions about definitions of conditions like
hypertension and appropriate screening recommendations. It also
discusses herbal plants studied in the Philippines and their uses for
treating common ailments. Finally, it addresses aspects of the
Philippine health care delivery system, including the vision and roles of
the Department of Health.
Situation: There are 4 Major Non-communicable diseases in the
country. The DOH sets guidelines on Prevention and Screening of
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control program
1. The 7th report on the Joint National Convention on the Detection,
Evaluation and treatment of High Blood Pressure defines
hypertension as sustained systolic BP of 14o mmHg above and
sustained diastolic BP of 90mm Hg above. A male client, 48 years of
age, has a family of cardiovascular problem has an average blood
pressure reading of 135mmHg SBP / 85 mmHg DBP. This blood
pressure average reading is under what category:
A. Normal acceptable range
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B. Hypertension Stage 1
C. Maximum Normal
D. Prehypertension
Answer: D
2. The recommended screening test for cholesterol is taking a small
blood sample and tested for total blood cholesterol. If the clients
blood cholesterol result is 205 mg/ 100ml, what would be the
nursing responsibility:
A. Inform the client that this examination will be repeated every 5
years
B. Tell the client that the result is elevated and at risk, and there
will be another test to be perform
C. Further assess the client based on the result and tell him at the
later part of the assessment that the result is normal
D. Instruct the client that the test will be repeated with the same
procedure, an average result will be done because the result is
may be at risk but elevated
Answer: D
3. The cheapest and affordable way of screening for breast cancer is
the BSE which is done one week after menstrual period. Mrs. Poca
Hontas, came in at the health center because she overheard a
group of students assigned in their barangay who were talking
about risk factors for breast cancer. What would be the baseline
age for a woman who has family history of breast cancer and but
does not presents the warning sign:
A. Between 35 – 39 years of age
B. At 30 years old
C. Before 40 years of age or menopausal period
D. After 40 years of age
Answer: B
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4. Women are at greater risk for developing Cervical cancer if they are
sexually active, has multiple sexual partners or if they are
commercial sex workers. Pap’s smear is the primary screening tool
for women ages 18 and above. A client asks the nurse what is the
initial warning sign of Cervical cancer, the nurse would be correct if
she gave what answer:
A. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
B. Post-coital bleeding
C. It is often asymptomatic
D. There is abnormal bleeding or post –coital bleeding that are
accompanied by rectal bleeding and pressure on the rectum
Answer: C
5. Body fats are assessed by using the Quetelets’ Index and waist
circumference. A male client who weighs 175 pounds with a height
of 5 feet 8 inches, what would be his BMI and how will the nurse
interpret his BMI:
A. BMI is 23 kg/ m2 and Overweight
B. BMI is 22.94 kg/ m2 and with in healthy weight
C. BMI is 23 kg/ m2 and normal
D. BMI is 2.94 kg/m2 and overweight
Answer: A
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Situation: The DOST conducted the study on the herbal plants in the
Philippines (90-94)
6. During your mothers’ class in the community, you emphasizes the
use of herbal plants. Laylayna Suzuko, one of the audience asks you
on the reasons why the DOH advocated the use of herbal plants as
herbal medicines. Your answer will focus on which of the following
choices:
1. There was a scientific study done for the use of herbal plants
2. This can augment the price of high-cost medicines
3. It is available in every part of the country
4. This are rare plants that are only found in rural areas and far-
flung communities
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. All of the above choices are true and correct
Answer: C
7. This herbal plant has a scientific name of Vitex Negundo:
A. Yerba Buena
B. Lagundi
C. Sambong
D. Tsaang Gubat
Answer: B
NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE GUIDELINES
AND HERBAL REMEDIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026-27 LATEST VERSION
Overview
The document provides information about guidelines on the prevention
and screening of non-communicable diseases in the country. It includes
multiple choice questions about definitions of conditions like
hypertension and appropriate screening recommendations. It also
discusses herbal plants studied in the Philippines and their uses for
treating common ailments. Finally, it addresses aspects of the
Philippine health care delivery system, including the vision and roles of
the Department of Health.
Situation: There are 4 Major Non-communicable diseases in the
country. The DOH sets guidelines on Prevention and Screening of
Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control program
1. The 7th report on the Joint National Convention on the Detection,
Evaluation and treatment of High Blood Pressure defines
hypertension as sustained systolic BP of 14o mmHg above and
sustained diastolic BP of 90mm Hg above. A male client, 48 years of
age, has a family of cardiovascular problem has an average blood
pressure reading of 135mmHg SBP / 85 mmHg DBP. This blood
pressure average reading is under what category:
A. Normal acceptable range
,2
B. Hypertension Stage 1
C. Maximum Normal
D. Prehypertension
Answer: D
2. The recommended screening test for cholesterol is taking a small
blood sample and tested for total blood cholesterol. If the clients
blood cholesterol result is 205 mg/ 100ml, what would be the
nursing responsibility:
A. Inform the client that this examination will be repeated every 5
years
B. Tell the client that the result is elevated and at risk, and there
will be another test to be perform
C. Further assess the client based on the result and tell him at the
later part of the assessment that the result is normal
D. Instruct the client that the test will be repeated with the same
procedure, an average result will be done because the result is
may be at risk but elevated
Answer: D
3. The cheapest and affordable way of screening for breast cancer is
the BSE which is done one week after menstrual period. Mrs. Poca
Hontas, came in at the health center because she overheard a
group of students assigned in their barangay who were talking
about risk factors for breast cancer. What would be the baseline
age for a woman who has family history of breast cancer and but
does not presents the warning sign:
A. Between 35 – 39 years of age
B. At 30 years old
C. Before 40 years of age or menopausal period
D. After 40 years of age
Answer: B
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4. Women are at greater risk for developing Cervical cancer if they are
sexually active, has multiple sexual partners or if they are
commercial sex workers. Pap’s smear is the primary screening tool
for women ages 18 and above. A client asks the nurse what is the
initial warning sign of Cervical cancer, the nurse would be correct if
she gave what answer:
A. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
B. Post-coital bleeding
C. It is often asymptomatic
D. There is abnormal bleeding or post –coital bleeding that are
accompanied by rectal bleeding and pressure on the rectum
Answer: C
5. Body fats are assessed by using the Quetelets’ Index and waist
circumference. A male client who weighs 175 pounds with a height
of 5 feet 8 inches, what would be his BMI and how will the nurse
interpret his BMI:
A. BMI is 23 kg/ m2 and Overweight
B. BMI is 22.94 kg/ m2 and with in healthy weight
C. BMI is 23 kg/ m2 and normal
D. BMI is 2.94 kg/m2 and overweight
Answer: A
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Situation: The DOST conducted the study on the herbal plants in the
Philippines (90-94)
6. During your mothers’ class in the community, you emphasizes the
use of herbal plants. Laylayna Suzuko, one of the audience asks you
on the reasons why the DOH advocated the use of herbal plants as
herbal medicines. Your answer will focus on which of the following
choices:
1. There was a scientific study done for the use of herbal plants
2. This can augment the price of high-cost medicines
3. It is available in every part of the country
4. This are rare plants that are only found in rural areas and far-
flung communities
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. All of the above choices are true and correct
Answer: C
7. This herbal plant has a scientific name of Vitex Negundo:
A. Yerba Buena
B. Lagundi
C. Sambong
D. Tsaang Gubat
Answer: B
