Health information system, health agencies-International and national.
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What is the primary purpose of a Health Information System (HIS) in community health nursing?
[a] To exclusively manage billing and financial records for the health facility.
[b] To replace the need for community health nurses with automated systems.
[c] To provide timely, accurate, and relevant information for decision-making, planning, and evaluation of health programs.
[d] To document only the cases of rare and exotic diseases within a community.
Which United Nations agency is the primary directing and coordinating authority on international health work?
[a] UNICEF
[b] World Bank
[c] UNFPA
[d] World Health Organization (WHO)
The Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) is a national professional organization for nurses. What is one of its key functions?
[a] To directly employ nurses in government hospitals.
[b] To uphold the dignity and honor of the nursing profession and promote professional development.
[c] To set the curriculum for all medical colleges in India.
[d] To provide disaster relief services across the country.
Which of the following is considered a primary source of health information related to vital statistics?
[a] Newspaper articles about health
[b] A research study published in a journal
[c] Civil Registration System (records of births and deaths)
[d] Hospital admission and discharge data
The main focus of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is on the health and welfare of:
[a] Elderly populations in developing countries.
[b] Children and mothers.
[c] All adults suffering from chronic diseases.
[d] Refugees and displaced persons exclusively.
The Indian Red Cross Society, a national agency, plays a crucial role in which of the following activities?
[a] Enforcing national health policies.
[b] Conducting advanced medical research.
[c] Regulating the nursing profession.
[d] Disaster relief, blood banking, and first aid training.
In the context of HIS, what is the most important role of a community health nurse at the grassroots level?
[a] To design and program the national health information software.
[b] To accurately collect, record, and report health data from the community.
[c] To only analyze complex statistical data at the district level.
[d] To decide the national health budget based on her findings.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the lead UN agency focusing on:
[a] Food security and agricultural development.
[b] Eradication of communicable diseases like malaria and TB.
[c] Reproductive health, family planning, and population dynamics.
[d] Providing educational grants and scholarships.
The Family Planning Association of India (FPAI) is a national non-governmental organization whose primary work involves:
[a] Child welfare and adoption services.
[b] Geriatric care and old age homes.
[c] Promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights.
[d] Managing government-run primary health centres.
The national census, conducted every 10 years in India, provides crucial demographic data for health planning. Which piece of information is obtained from the census?
[a] The number of people suffering from diabetes.
[b] The age and sex composition of the population.
[c] The annual rate of infant mortality.
[d] The specific cause of every death in the last decade.
The World Bank's role in global health is primarily focused on:
[a] Sending teams of doctors and nurses for emergency response.
[b] Conducting clinical trials for new vaccines and drugs.
[c] Setting international health standards and regulations.
[d] Providing financial and technical assistance to developing countries for health system strengthening.
The Central Health Education Bureau (CHEB) in India is a national agency responsible for:
[a] Regulating medical and nursing education.
[b] Developing and disseminating health education and promotion materials.
[c] Manufacturing essential drugs and vaccines.
[d] Managing the surveillance of disease outbreaks.
An Electronic Health Record (EHR) improves the Health Information System by:
[a] Making health information less accessible to providers.
[b] Increasing paperwork and the chance of data loss.
[c] Allowing for real-time data access, improved legibility, and easier sharing of patient information among authorized providers.
[d] Eliminating the need for patient consent to share information.
An international health agency that provides aid directly from one country's government to another (e.g., USAID from the USA to India) is known as a:
[a] Multilateral agency
[b] Non-governmental organization (NGO)
[c] Bilateral agency
[d] Voluntary agency
The Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh is a well-known voluntary health agency in India dedicated to the cause of:
[a] Tuberculosis
[b] Cancer
[c] Leprosy
[d] Blindness
What does "Morbidity Data" within a Health Information System refer to?
[a] Data related to deaths and their causes.
[b] Data related to sickness, illness, and disease in a population.
[c] Data related to the number of health workers in an area.
[d] Data related to the health budget and expenditure.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in which city?
[a] New York, USA
[b] London, UK
[c] Geneva, Switzerland
[d] Paris, France
The Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) is a national voluntary agency that works for the:
[a] Promotion of family planning methods.
[b] Care and rehabilitation of the elderly.
[c] Overall welfare and development of children.
[d] Advancement of the nursing profession.
The "GOBI-FFF" strategy for child survival was promoted by which international agency?
[a] WHO
[b] UNICEF
[c] World Bank
[d] FAO
Which agency is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition?
[a] World Health Organization (WHO)
[b] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[c] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
[d] United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) in India serves as an apex technical institute primarily for:
[a] Manufacturing and distributing vaccines.
[b] Providing direct patient care in rural areas.
[c] Training, research, and evaluation in the fields of health and family welfare.
[d] Publishing a daily national health newspaper.
What are the four basic components of a Health Information System?
[a] Doctors, Nurses, Patients, and Hospitals.
[b] Funding, Legislation, Policy, and Enforcement.
[c] Data collection, Data transmission, Data processing, and Data use.
[d] Hardware, Software, Internet, and Electricity.
The work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is particularly focused on:
[a] Promoting long-term economic development.
[b] Funding primary education in low-income countries.
[c] Protecting victims of international and internal armed conflicts.
[d] Conducting research on climate change.
A voluntary health agency is characterized by its:
[a] Status as an official government body.
[b] Mandate to make a profit for its shareholders.
[c] Autonomy, private establishment, and non-profit motive.
[d] Legal authority to enforce health laws and regulations.
A key function of WHO is to develop and promote international standards. An example of this that directly impacts nursing practice is the:
[a] Setting of global oil prices.
[b] International Classification of Diseases (ICD).
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