Professional Adjustment Practice Question
Professional Adjustment Practice Question
Professional Adjustment Practice Question
SET 1
Situation 1: Kathleen s a nurse researcher assigned in a tertiary hospital. She is assigned to collect data about
the incidence of infection among admitted patients. Questions 1-9 refer to this situation.
1. Kathleens job includes collecting secretions from the surgical site of one of the patients. If the patient refuses and
Kathleen still continue to do it she could be liable for:
A. Slander
C. Battery
B. Assault
D. Invasion of privacy
E.
2. She overheard the security guard discussing the case of SARS suspect with another guard. The two are involved in
screening patients entering the hospital. Which of the following actions of Kathleen would be appropriate?
A. Advise that it is not right to discuss the case.
B. Ask the two if there us something they need to be clarified about.
C. Inform the supervisor about what she heard.
D. Ignore the two as this is not against hospital rules.
E.
3. One of the patients confided that his companion is not the legal wife. What liability will Kathleen be exposed when she
divulge the information to others?
A. Slander
C. Breech of confidentiality
B. Libel
D. Assault
E.
4. Two janitors were having a heated argument as to who shall dispose the infectious waste of a patient with typhoid
fever. The first one calling the second one with names like lazybones, incompetent and pain in the neck within the
hearing distance of the rest of the nurses. If the latter decides to file a case against him, what kind f case would he
likely to file?
A. Libel
C. Slander
B. Incompetence
D. Negligence
E.
5. Should the accusations be written in the newsletter of the hospital, such liability is a:
A. Malpractice
C. Libel
B. Assault
D. slander
E.
6. Mr. Simpkins, a German who is a SARS suspect is advised to be confined in a negative pressure room with strict
protective gadgets of the health workers taking care of him. He vehemently resented being confined in that room.
Moreover, he was denied visitors. He threatened to sue the hospital. Which case will he file most likely?
A. Illegal detention
C. Incompetence
B. Defamation
D. Battery
E.
7. Which action of the nurse will save the hospital from lawsuit in #6?
A. Explains to him that his isolation is beneficial for him and his family
B. Enforce the protocol on SARS admission
C. Informs him of the DOH directive in handling SARS cases
D. Tells him that the police will bodily restrain him if he refuses.
E.
8. Kathleen refers to the infection control nurse about the proper disposal of infectious waste. Which of the following
laws refer to the Code of Sanitation?
A. P.D. 825
C. P.D. 965
B. P.D. 856
D. P.D. 791
9. Kathleen knows that as a researcher she needs to follow the provisions of R.A. 6713, otherwise known as:
A. Generics Act of 1998
B. Sanitation Code
C. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of Public Officials and Employees
D. Salary Standardization of Government Employees
10.
11. Situation 2: Patrick is a new graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing and intends to practice his
profession in the country upon acquiring his professional license. Questions 10-19 refer to this situation.
12.
13. He understands that the duty and power to regulate the practice of nursing in the Philippines is vested on what
agency?
A. Philippine Nurses Association
B. Board of Nursing
C. Technical Committee on Nursing Education
D. Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines
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16.
A.
B.
C.
D.
18.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.
A.
B.
C.
D.
22.
23.
A.
B.
C.
D.
24.
25.
26.
A.
B.
C.
D.
F.
27.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14.
15.
Which of the following reports of his rating would grant him license to practice nursing?
General rating of 70 and a rating of 65 in Preventive Test
General rating of 75 and a rating of 60 in Curative B Test
General rating of 80 and a rating of 59 in Rehabilitative Test
General rating of 75 and a rating of 55 in Promotive Test
17.
His friend Justine failed to pass the examination for three consecutive attempts. Which of the following actions can he
take?
Take the examination for the fourth time
Enroll in a refresher course
Shift to another profession that suits his level of competence
Apply as a nursing assistant in a hospital.
19.
His classmate Adrian passed the examination but was not allowed to be registered. The following are groups for such,
which one is unlikely?
He is 18 years of age
He was convicted by final judgment of criminal act involving moral turpitude
Unsound mind
Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct.
21.
Patrick is certain that Adrian can be legally liable if he commits the following acts:
i. Appends R.N. to his name even without being registered as one
ii. Abets or assist Mr. Wang in offering CPE without the approval of the BON.
iii. Uses the registration number of Patrick as his own.
iv. Poses or advertises as a registered nurse that tends to create an impression that he is indeed a registered
nurse.
A. 1,2,3
C. 2,3,4
B. 1,3,4
D. 1,2,3,4
E.
Patrick sets his eyes to be in the nurse manager of the Clinical Care Department someday. Which of the following
requirement is NOT a legal requirement in order to qualify for position?
Membership in the accredited professional organization
Has at least 2 years experience in general nursing administration
Nine units in administration and management in the graduate level.
Masters degree in nursing
F.
On a long term basis he dreams of becoming a director of nursing of Asian hospital someday. Which of the following
does he need to posses in order to qualify for the position?
i. Passed the written comprehensive examination for the masters degree
ii. Five years of experience in supervisory or managerial position in nursing
iii. Masters degree in Nursing
iv. Member of good standing of the accredited professional organization
v. Be a registered nurse in the Philippines
A. 1,2,4,5
C. 2,3,4,5
B. 2,3,4
D. 1,3,4,5
E.
Patrick pursues continuing professional education, in emergency care order to be certified as a nurse specialist in
critical care. Which of the following agencies are mandated by law to formulate and develop the comprehensive
specialty program?
i. Board of Nursing
ii. Accredited Professional Organization
iii. Department of Health
iv. Specialty organizations
A. 1,2,3
C. 1,3,4
B. 1,2,4
D. 1,2,3,4
E.
After two years in hospital nursing, Patrick decides to change career to military nursing. He knows that the chief nurse
in the military hospital is not yet qualified if he does NOT have
Masters Degree in Nursing
General Staff Course
At least 9 units in Management and Administration courses at the graduate level
Masters degree in Nursing and General Staff Course
Up to what year does the chief nurse have within which to qualify for the position?
2006
2007
2008
2009
E.
F. Situation 3: Sandra is a nurse assigned at the Women and Child unit. A 16 year-old primigravida was admitted
for primary CS due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD). Questions 20-24 refer to this situation.
G.
28. Sandra prepares the consent for surgery. Who among the following is legally responsible for securing the consent for
the contemplated procedure?
A. Dr. Rivera, the obstetrician of the patient
B. Mrs. Castro, the head nurse of the unit
C. Dr. Cortez, the anesthesiologist
D. Ms. Josue, the nurse assigned to take care of the patient in the unit
E.
29. She knows that the patient and her husband are both emancipated. When securing for an informed consent, Sandra
remember that:
A. Either the husband or the patient can sign the consent
B. The consent should be signed by the parents of the patient because she is a minor.
C. If the patient signed that consent herself, there is no need for a witness.
D. It is her duty to obtain the informed consent
E.
30. Sandra was pulled out from the unit and was asked to assist in the OR. The anesthesiologist asked her to inject
Penthotanal Na by IV. Which of the following actions should be done by Sandra?
A. Follow the anesthesiologist since he is around to supervise her.
B. Explain to the doctor that it is not permissible by law.
C. If the order is written she can administer the drug.
D. If the manager of the department allows it, she would follow the order.
E.
31. To protect her from legal suit, Sandra should see to it that orders of Penthotal Na and some related drugs should be
made by:
A. Narcotic licensed physicians
C. Anesthesiologists
B. Any resident physicians
D. Interns
E.
32. After the procedure, the patient was brought back to the ward. Sandra noticed that the post-op orders were written by
the surgical intern who assisted during the procedure. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for Sandra to
do?
A. Call the attention of an intern and ask him to secure the signature of the surgeon.
B. Refer the matter to head nurse.
C. Ignore the order because it is not legal.
D. Remind the surgeon about the policy on doctors order.
33.
34. Situation 4. Mrs. Campos is a terminally-ill cancer patient. She requested that she will not be resuscitated
once she goes into cardiac arrest. The nurse prepares the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form. Questions 25-29
refer to this situation.
35.
36. Which of the following should be done by the nurse to ensure that she would not face any legal entanglements?
A. Ask the patients relative to sign the DNR form.
B. Inform the physician what will this entail and secure the consent by letting her sign the DNR form
C. Refer to the attending physician so he could write a DNR order.
D. Document the request in the progress notes.
37.
38. Which of the following treatments will no longer be given once Mrs. Campos is on DNR order?
A. Mechanical ventilation
C. Pain medications
B. Osteorized feedings
D. Intravenous fluids
E.
39. The attending physician called up to disconnect the mechanical ventilator. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action of the nurse?
A. Tell the doctor to relay his order to the resident on duty.
B. Follow the doctors order once the DNR form is signed.
C. Write the telephone order and indicate the name of the doctor, the date and time such order was made.
D. Read back the order after writing it in the doctors order sheet.
E.
40. Which term refers to Mrs. Campos if she dies and her properties are transmitted to succession whether or not she left
a will?
A. Decedent
C. Testatrix
B. Heir
D. Administrator
E.
41. If Mrs. Campos opts to leave a will that is written, dated and signed by her, this type of will is a:
A. Holographic
B. Nuncupative
C. Invalid
D. Statutory
E.
F.
G.
H. Situation 5: Jacob is a staff nurse in a community hospital. HE is assigned at the Emergency Department of
the hospital.
I.
42. Which of the following actions of Jacob needs a special training prior to its performance?
A. Administration of intravenous therapy
C. Suture perineal lacerations
B. Health education
D. Internal vaginal examination
E.
43.
A.
B.
C.
D.
While in the practice of nursing, Jacob is mandated by law to observe the following except:
Code of Ethics
Code of technical standard for nurses
Maintain Competence through CPE
Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization
E.
44. He knows that the chief nurse of the hospital is mandated by law to be a graduate of a masters degree in:
A. Public Health/ Community Health Nursing
C. Public Administration
B. Nursing Administration
D. Hospital Administration
E.
45. As a public health nurse, Jacob enjoys the privileges of the following laws, which include the following, except:
A. R. A. 7305
C. R. A. 1080
B. R. A. 7392
D. R. A. 2382
E.
46. Which of the following laws refer to Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002?
A. R.A. 6425
C. R.A. 6675
B. R.A. 9165
D. R.A. 7875
E.
47. Mrs. Castro his patient who is a 64 year-old government retiree is covered by RA 7432. Which of the following is a
provision of this law?
A. 20% discount on hospital bills
C. National Health Insurance Act
B. Medicines are prescribed in Generics
D. Code of Good Governance
E.
48. As a health professional, Jacob is exposed to legal risks. Which of the following does NOT constitute malpractice?
A. Using another nurses license as his own
B. Any reasonable lack of skill or fidelity in the performance of fiduciary duties
C. Stepping beyond ones authority with serious consequences
D. Objectionable practice or contrary to established rules
E.
49. When a case is filed against him in court for an injury to a patient, Jacob is referred to as:
A. Respondent
C. Accomplice
B. Complainant
D. Accessory
E.
50. Jacob was asked to appear in court to testify. Which of the following terms refer to this legal order?
A. Subpoena duces tecum
C. Arraignment
B. Subpoena ad testificandum
D. Summon
E.
51. Jacob received a notice ordering him to appear before the Board at a specified time and date to answer a complaint
made against him. Which of the following legal order refer to this?
A. Subpoena duces tecum
C. Summons
B. Injunction
D. Subpoena ad testificandum
E.
F.
G. Situation 6: Nurse Pamela is newly appointed by the local government to lead the program on
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness in the municipality of Sto. Tomas. She knows that as
a young and inexperienced nurse, she needs to update her competence in the legal aspect of
professional practice. Questions 40-49 refer to this situation:
H.
52. As a registered nurse, Pamela knows that to practice her profession, she has certain liabilities to consider. Which of
the following terms refer to a liability?
i. Obligation
ii. Being held accountable by law
iii. Commitment to ones duty
iv. Adherence to standards
A. 1 & 2
C. 2 only
B. 2 & 3
D. All except 4
E.
53. As a nurse, she should be guided by the nursing law in the country. Which is not a provision of this law?
A. Increases the competition of the board from five to seven representing nursing education, service and
community health nursing.
B. Requires those nurses who have been away from practice to undergo one month of didactic
training and five months of practicum before returning to the workforce
C. Recognition of nursing specifically organizations in coordination with the accredited professional
organization.
D. Provides for incentives and benefits system for nurses and their dependents
F.
54. Two of the following statements are true about the new nursing law, which TWO are NOT?
1.It guarantees the delivery of quality basic health services through an adequate nursing personnel system
throughout the country.
2.Requires the member of the board to resign from any employment both in the government and private
institutions
3.Requires the chairman of the Board to be a holder of a doctorate degree
4.Amends the Philippine Nursing Act of 1991
A. 1 & 2
C. 3 & 4
B. 2 & 3
D. 2 & 4
E.
55. Pamela is certain that only competent nurses are allowed to practice nursing in the country. Which of the following
warrants that this strictly adhered to?
A. Competency assessment
C. Continuing competency program
B. Licensure and registration
D. Specialty certification program
E.
56. As a lead person in the IMCI program, Pamela is at risk for lawsuits. Which of the following actions will shield her from
possible lawsuits?
A.
i. Knowledge and implementation of standards/ protocol of care
ii. Documentation of actions accurately and concisely
iii. Document outcome of care
iv. Following all doctors orders that are legal and in writing
A. 1,2,4
C. 1,2 & 3
B. 2 & 3
D. 2,3 & 4
E.
57. She assessed a three-year old boy for fever, but the boy would not want to go near her. Which of the following
remarks of Pamela would constitute an assault?
A. You dont want to have your temperature taken? I will call the guard to hold you and give you an
injection instead!
B. Alright just tell me when you are ready to have your temperature taken.
C. This will not hurt you; just put it under your tongue.
D. If you will let me take your temperature your fever will be gone.
F.
58. One of the midwives in the health center injected Cotrimoxazole to a five year-old patient without the consent of the
parents. Which of the following cases can the midwife be possibly accused of?
A. Malpractice
C. Negligence
B. Battery
D. Assault
E.
59. A 4-year old patient assessed to have severe dehydration need an intravenous infusion of D5NSS. Pamela has not
attended training in IV therapy yet and she believes that she is not competent to handle such. Which of the following
actions of Pamela will expose her to legal risk?
A. Start the IV with the goal of saving the patient from further injury
B. Refer the case to the doctor who can come in less than one hour.
C. Refer the patient to the nearest hospital facility, which can be reached in 30 minutes
D. Give ORESOL while waiting for help.
E.
60. Which of the following conditions would prevent Pamela from a malpractice suit?
A. She performs her duty as prescribed in her job description
B. Her action resulted to an injury resulted from non-compliance to the standard of care
C. The participation of childs parents resulted to an injury to the child
D. She is aware of the possibility of the injury to the patient
E.
61. If Pamela divulges the information that she is caring for the child of a patient with sexually transmitted disease, she
can be liable for unprofessional conduct specifically:
A. Libel
D. Breech of confidentiality
B. Slander
E. Invasion of privacy
C.
F. Situation 7: Ms. Erin Gomez is a newly appointed manager of a primary hospital in Sta. Maria, Zamboanga
City. As a new manager, she deems it appropriate that she gains competence in the professional
responsibilities. Questions 50-60 refer to this situation.
G.
62. Erin knows that the fundamental responsibility is fourfold. What is the most basic of these responsibilities?
A. Promote health
C. Restoration of health
B. Prevention of illness
D. Alleviation of suffering
E.
63. Which of the following demonstrates the responsibility of Erin towards her profession?
i. Participates in the development and implementation of standards of nursing practice I her department.
ii. Ensures that the core competencies of the staff are enhanced
iii. Participates in the activities of the local chapter of the PNA and ANSAP.
iv. Lobbies for the implementation of the incentives and benefit system for nurses and dependents as stipulated
in the law.
A. 1, 2 & 3
C. 3 & 4
B. 2,3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
E.
64. When Erin is certain that Paula, a new nurse us not competent in taking care of a critically ill patient, she would not be
ethical if she:
A. Discusses the concern with Paula herself
B. Assigns another nurse to the patient
C. Explains to Paula the nature of the condition of the patient and the need for a competent nurse to handle the
increased demand for care
D. Discusses to the new nurse that Paula is new and lacking in skills for the needs of the patient.
F.
65. Which of the following is considered the primary responsibility of Erin?
A. Assist the doctors in making their rounds
B. Attend to the call for help from a patient, who needs total care
C. Answer the e-mail of the Director of Nursing who instructed Erin to report about an incident in the unit.
D. Attend to a complaint of a relative about the lack of water supply in their room.
G.
66. A patient refuses to take his antibiotic because he believes that its not giving him any good. Which of the following
actions of the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Explains to the patient that he needs the medication for his recovery
B. Writes in the chart that the patient refuses to take his medication
H.
C. Refer to the attending physician about his refusal
D. Ask the patient to sign the waiver of responsibility.
I.
67. Which of the following principles apply to the action of the nurse to refrain from discussing the disease condition of the
patient with those who are not involved in his care?
A. Beneficence
C. Justice
B. Non-maleficence
D. Autonomy
E.
68. Mr. Joseph Tang is diagnosed to have acute myocardial infarction and is recommended for admission. He refuses to
be admitted and asks to be transferred to a tertiary hospital instead. Which of the following principles should Erin use
as a guide for her action?
A. Autonomy
C. Non-maleficence
B. Justice
D. Beneficence
E.
69. The Code of Ethics of Nurses in the Philippines was approved the Board of Nursing through:
A. BON Resolution No. 1955 s. 1989
C. BON Resolution No. 110 s. 1998
B. BON Resolution No. 633 s. 1984
D. BON Resolution No. 99-14 s. 1999
E.
70. When conflict arises regarding management of patient care, which of the following actions of Erin is NOT within legal
norms?
A. Physicians orders
C. Patients rights
B. Preference of the family
D. Institutional policy
E.
71. Mr. Gibson, a British national, who is terminally ill, instructed the staff to refrain from giving him resuscitation in the
event that he goes into cardiac arrest. Which of the following actions of Erin is not within legal norms?
A. Prepare the form for advanced directives and ask Mr. Gibson to sign
B. Ask two other persons who are qualified to be witnesses of the signed directive
C. Explain to Mr. Gibson that this is not yet a practice in the Philippines
D. Attached the advance directives to the patients charts.
E.
72. Which TWO of the following are qualifications of witnesses?
i. 18 years of age or older
ii. Not designated as the patients health care representative or alternate
iii. Relative of the patient
iv. Attending physician
A. 1 & 2
C. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 3
D. 3 & 4
E.
F. Situation 8: Mr. Benedict Ocampo just graduated from college with a degree of Bachelor of
Science in Nursing, from a recognized college of nursing. He intends to take the integrated
comprehensive nurse licensure examination so he can practice his profession after passing
the said examination. Questions 61-70 refer to this situation.
G.
73. Which of the following requirements is NOT needed for Benedict to qualify for the said examination?
A. A holder of Bachelors Degree in Nursing from a college or university that complies with the standards of nursing
education duly recognized by the proper government agency
B. Must be of good moral character
C. A citizen of the Philippines
D. A member of the accredited professional organization
H.
74. For him to pass the said examination, he must obtain a general average of ______ with a rating of not below ____ in
any subject.
A. 75%, 60%
C. 75%, 70%
B. 70 %, 65%
D. 70%, 60%
E.
75. Should Benedict fail in one subject, but obtained the required general average, which of the followings should he do?
A. Takes the whole set of examination all over again
B. Takes the examination on the subject where he is rated below the required passing rate
C. Makes an appeal to the board for rechecking of his examination papers.
D. Enroll in a refresher course for one year.
E.
76. Upon passing the licensure examination, which of the following is a priority action for Benedict?
A. Take an oath of profession before the Board of Nursing
B. Apply for registration with the Professional Regulation Commission
C. Apply for membership to the Philippine Nurses Association
D. Prepare credentials for job hunting
E.
77. He was issued a certificate of registration by the Board of Nursing. Which of the following information should be
shown in the certificate?
i. Full name of the registrant
ii. Serial number
iii. Signature of the chairperson of the commission and the members of the Board
iv. Official seal of the commission
v. Signature of the president of the accredited professional regulation
A. 1,2,3
C. 1,2,3,4
B. 1,2,4,5
D. 1,2,3,5
E.
78. Which of the following information is NOT indicated in the professional identification card issued to Benedict?
A. Date of examination
C. Date of issuance and expiration
B. Registration date
D. License number
E.
79. Benedict knows that he is duty bound to renew his professional identification card every how often?
A. Every five years
C. Annually
B. Every three years
D. Biannually
E.
80. As a registered nurse, Benedict is covered by the law regulating the practice of nursing in the Philippines which is:
A. R.A. 4704
C. R.A. 877
B. R.A. 7164
D. R.A. 9173
E.
81. He knows that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the said law, was passed through:
A. BON Resolution No. 425, s. 2003
B. BON Resolution No. 524, s. 2002
C. BON Resolution No. 459, s. 2002
D. BON Resolution No. 99-14, s. 1999
E.
82. He dreams of pursuing a career as a clinical faculty someday. Which of the following qualifications is NOT mandatory?
A. He must have one year clinical practice in a field of specialization
B. Be a registered nurse in the Philippines
C. Member of good standing in the accredited professional organization of nurses
D. Must have three years of clinical practice in any field of nursing
E.
F. Situation 9: Nurse Trisha is assigned at the safe Motherhood program of the Department of Health. As a new
nurse she needs to keep abreast with the laws affecting the practice of her profession. Questions 71-80 refer
to this situation.
G.
83. Which of the following laws prohibits the practice of midwifery without the license to practice?
A. R.A. 7392
B. R.A. 7305
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C. R.A. 7600
D. R.A. 7432
E.
84. As a registered nurse, which of the following can Trisha perform within the meaning of the Nursing Act of 2002?
i. Internal examination during labor and delivery in the absence of antenatal bleeding
ii. Suturing of perineal lacerations after undergoing special training according to established protocol
iii. Administration of medications and therapies including IV
iv. Nursing care during pregnancy, labor and delivery
A. 1,2,3
C. 1,3,4
B. 2,3,4
D. 1,2,3,4
E.
85. She knows that she needs to follow the provisions of P.D. 651. Which of the following is mandated in this law?
A. Decrees the registration of the birth of a child within 30 days with the Civil Registrar
B. Protects and promotes the rights and welfare of children and youth
C. Milk code of the Philippines
D. Family Code of the Philippines
F.
86. Trisha knows that she has to adhere to the standards of practice in the care of the mother ad child. Which of the
following laws refer to this?
A. BON Res. # 459
C. BON Res. # 425
B. EO # 220
D. R.A. 9173
E.
87. One of her patients had an excessive bleeding and needs to be transfused with blood. She knows that the blood bank
act is
A. R.A. 7875
C. R.A. 6675
B. R.A. 7719
D. R.A. 4226
E.
88. EO # 51 is enforced in all hospitals, both government and private. Which of the following is the title of this act?
A. Sanitation Code of the Philippines
C. Milk code of the Philippines
B. Family Code of the Philippines
D. Generics code of the Philippines
E.
89. Trisha conducts a lecture on family planning among the postpartum patients. As a legal basis of this activity she
mentioned two laws, which are:
i. P.D. # 48
ii. P.D. # 69
iii. P.D. # 996
iv. P.D. # 965
A. 1 & 2
C. 3 & 4
B. 2 & 3
D. 1 & 4
E.
90. When Mrs. Mendez refused to receive her next dose of Nordelle and Trisha injected it just the same, she can be sued
for legal case?
A. Battery
C. Invasion of Privacy
B. Assault
D. Misdemeanor
E.
91. She remarks to those who refuse to undergo bilateral tubal ligation that they can no longer avail of the services of the
DOH once they refuse to submit themselves to the procedure which make them reasonably believe that such will be
enforced. If a case is filed against Trisha, what case would it be?
A. Assault
C. Slander
B. Harassment
D. Battery
E.
92. During the rounds, she showed to a group of students the proper way of doing a perilite without asking permission
from the patient. This act is a violation of the patients right to:
A. Privacy
D. Slander
B. Self-determination
E. Battery
C.
F. Situation 10: Karla, an RN and two other nurses were summoned to appear before the Board of Nursing due
to an administrative case filed against them for alleged negligence which caused the death of a certain Mr.
Bernas, who was admitted due to COPD. Questions 81-90 refer to this situation.
G.
93. Which of the following terms refer to Karla and the two other nurses?
A. Respondents
C. Witnesses
B. Plaintiffs
D. Accomplices
E.
94. Ms. Antonia Bernas, the daughter of Mr Bernas was the one who filed the case against the nurses. Which term refers
to her in this case?
A. Plaintiff
C. Respondent
B. Defendant
D. Jury
E.
95. Karla is ordered by the Legal Department to bring along with her the initial assessment form and the progress notes
she used for the patient. What legal order from the hearing officer refers to this?
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E.
107.
She emphasized to her team that they should be careful in the practice of their profession to avoid legal
entanglements. Which of the following could be a cause for revocation and suspension of license?
i. Unprofessional or unethical conduct
ii. Gross incompetence or serious ignorance
iii. Malpractice or negligence
iv. Use of fraud, deceit, or false statements in obtaining a certificate of registration/ professional license or a
temporary special permit.
A. 1, 2 & 3
C. 1, 3, & 4
B. 2, 3, & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
E.
108.
Sheena knows that the suspension of the certificate of registration should not exceed how many years?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
E.
109.
In addition to the prescribed period, the following are the other conditions for which the revoked certificates can be
reissued. Which one is not included?
A. Reasons of equity and justice
B. Cause for the revocation has disappeared or has been cured and corrected.
C. Upon application thereof and payment of required fees
D. Upon the completion of one month didactic and 3 months practicum.
E.
F.
G.
110.
She plans for a certification program for the nurses under the MHO. How long will the beneficiaries of the program
are obliged to serve in any of the Philippine hospitals?
A. 1 year
C. 6 months
B. 2 years
D. 4 months
E.
111.In order to motivate her team. Sheena announced that the salary of nurses has been upgraded to salary grade ____.
A. 12
C. 14
B. 13
D. 15
E.
112.
Which of the following penalties shall be imposed on any person or employer of nurses who violate the minimum
base pay and incentives and benefits that should be accorded them?
A. A fine of not less than P 50,000.00 and not more than P100,000.00
B. Imprisonment of not less than 1 year nor more than 6 years
C. Either of 1 or 2 both
D. Both 1 and 2
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.
AA.
AB.
AC.
AD.
AE.
AF.
AG.
AH.
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AI.
AJ.
AK.
AL.
AM.
AN.
AO.
AP.
AQ.
AR.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
INJURIES
IF NURSE M, WAS FOUND TO HAVE INJECTED A WRONG DRUG NOT IN THE COURSE OF HER DUTY, AND THE PATIENT
SUSTAINED AN INJURY WHICH NECISSITATES HOSPITALIZATION FOR 30 DAYS, THE NURSE CAN BE SUED FOR?
AX.
A. SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURIES
C. SLIGHT PHYSICAL INJURIES
AY.
B. LESS SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURIES
D. MISDEMEANOR
IN THE CASES PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED IN NUMBER 52, WHO WILL BE MOST LIKELY LIABLE?
AZ.
A. NURSE M
B. THE HOSPITAL
C. NURSE M AND HOSPITAL
D. NO ONE, ITS
ACCIDENTAL
NURSE M, SMELLED ALCOHOL ON DR X, WHILE PRESCRIBING THE DRUG TO THE PATIENT BUT THE NURSE KEPT QUITE
ABOUT IT, WHO IS LIABLE IN CASE THE PATIENT DIED BECAUSE OF THE WRONG DRUG GIVEN?
BA.
A. NURSE M, DR X AND HOSPITAL
C. DR. X ONLY
BB.
B. NURSE M ONLY
D. DR X AND HOSPITAL
IF A NURSE CARRIES OUT A PHYSICIANS ORDER WHICH SHE KNOWS TO BE WRONG, WHO MAY BE LIABLE FOR SUCH AN
ACTION?
BC.
A. THE NURSE
B. THE DOCTOR
C. THE HOSPITAL
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
A NURSES EMPLOYER IS CONSIDERED LIABLE FOR THE NURSES ACTION UNDER THE RULE OF?
BD.
A. RES IPSA LOQUITOR
C. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
BE.
B. GOOD SAMARITAN
D. STARE DECISIS
BF.
7.
MISS, L PREGNANT AND 16 YEARS OLD ASK YOU FOR A DOCTOR WHO COULD PERFORM ABORTION ON HER. YOU
REFERRED HER TO DR X, WHO SUCCESFULLY DID THE PROCEDUR. HOWEVER, MISS L DIED OF HEMORRHAGE AND
INFECTION? YOU COULD BE SUED AS?
BG.
A. ACCOMPLICE
B. ACCESSORY
C. PRINCIPAL
D.
WITNESS
BH.
BI. 8. THE DOCTOR WHO PERFORMED THE OPERATION IS LIABLE AS? (REFER CHOICES NO. 7)
BJ.
BK. 9. WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECTING CRIMINAL LIABILITY WILL BE APPLICABLE TO THE WOMAN AND HER MOTHER WHO
SOUGHT ILLEGAL ABORTION?
BL.
A. JUSTIFYING
B. EXEMPTING
C. MITIGATING
D.
AGGRAVATING
BM.
10.
A NURSES CARELESSNESS HAS RESULTED TO AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF SHE OBSERVED
THE DEGREE OF DILIGENCE NEEDED IN THE EXERCISE OF HER FUNCTIONS. THE DOCTRINE THAT WILL PROVE THAT THE
NURSE IS NEGLIGENT IS?
BN.
A. RES IPSA LOQUITOR B. FORCE MAJEURE C. NEGLIGENCE
D. STARE DECISIS
11.
THE DEGREE OF DILIGENCE NEEDED FOR THE NURSE TO EXONERATE HERSELF FOR CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE IS?
BP.
A. DUE CARE
B. GOOD FATHER OF FAMILY C. EXTRAORDINARY D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
12.
FOR THE HOSPITAL TO BE EXEMPTED FROM THE LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF ITS NURSES, SHOULD
EXERCISE WHAT DEGREE OF DILIGENCE? ( REFER TO CHOICES NO. 62)
13.
THE DOCTOR ORDER THE NURSE TO INJECT ERGOT RATE MALEATE TO A PREGNANT PATIENT THAT RESULTED TO
ABORTION. THE NURSE IS?
BS.
A. NOT LIABLE SINCE SHE JUST FOLLOWED DOCTORS ORDER
BT.
B. NOT LIABLE SINCE SHE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE DRUG EFFECTS
BU.
C. NOT LIABLE SINCE SHE IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DOCTOR
BV.
D. LIABLE SINCE SHE IS EXPECTED TO OBSERVE SOUND JUDGMENT IN CARRYING DOCTORS ORDER
14.
A PATIENT WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN DISCHARGE ORDERS BY HIS DOCTOR WAS WITHHELD BY THE NURSE DUE TO UNPAID
HOSPITAL BILLS. THE NURSE MAY BE LIABLE FOR?
BO.
BQ.
BR.
BW.
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BX.
BY.
BZ.
A. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
B. ILLEGAL RESTRAINT
C. ILLEGAL DETENTION
D. RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE
15.
IF A NURSE WAS FORCED TO OPEN AND GIVE AWAY NARCOTICS AT GUNPOINT BECAUSE OF FEAR OF GREATER INJURY CAN
EXONERATE HERSELF BY INVOKING WHAT CIRCUMSTANCE?
CA.
A. JUSTIFYING
B. EXEMPTING
C. MITIGATING
D. ALTERNATIVE
16.
A NURSE OUT OF PITY UNHOOKED THE PATIENT FROM A RESPIRATOR. THE PATIENT DIED IN 5 DAYS. THIS TYPE OF FELONY
IS?
CC.
A. CONSUMMATED
B. FRUSTRATED
C. ATTEMPTED
D. ANY OF THE ABOVE
17.
IF THE NURSE IS ABOUT TO UNHOOK THE PATIENT FROM A RESPIRATOR BUT SUDDENLY THE DOCTOR ARRIVED, AND THE
NURSE ENDED HER PLAN, WHAT TYPE OF FELONY EXISTED?
CE.
A. CONSUMMATED
B. FRUSTRATED
C. ATTEMPTED
D. NO FELONY
18.
IF THE NURSE WAS SUED FOR RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE RESULTING TO HOMICIDE AND PUNISHED BY PRISION
CORRECTIONAL, THE SEVERITY OF FELONY IS CLASSIFIED AS?
CG.
A. GRAVE FELONY
B. LESS GRAVE FELONY
C. LIGHT FELONY
D. SLIGHT FELONY
19.
WHEN THE DAMAGE DONE TO THE PATIENT DID NOT ARISE FROM ANY CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS THE PATIENT CAN SUE
FOR?
CI.
A. CULPA CRIMINAL
B. CULPA CIVIL
C. CULPA CONTRACTUAL D. QUASI-DELICTS
20.
A MENTAL PATIENT KILLED A STAFF IN ONE OF HIS VIOLENT OUTBURSTS. HIS MENTAL STATE IS CLASSIFIED AS WHAT
CIRCUMSTANCE?
CK.
A. JUSTIFYING
B. EXEMPTING
C. MITIGATING D. ALTERNATIVE
21.
A CONTRACT BETWEEN A NURSE AND THE PATIENT IS VALID EVEN IF IT IS NOT WRITTEN BASED ON THE CONCEPT OF?
CM.
A. WRITTEN CONTRACT B. EXPRESS CONTRACT C. IMPLIED CONTRACT D. ANY OF THE
ABOVE
CB.
CD.
CF.
CH.
CJ.
CL.
CN.
CO.22.A NURSE PERFORMED AN ACT OUTSIDE OF THE SCOPE OF NURSING PRACTICE SUCH AS PRESCRIBING MEDICATIONS.
FOR THIS SHE IS LIABLE FOR?
CP. `
A. NEGLIGENCE
B. IMPRUDENCE
C. MALPRACTICE
D. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
CQ.
CR.
23. NURSE GRACE DISCLOSES DATA AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PATIENT IN THE MEDIA, SHE MAY BE
LIABLE FOR?
CS.
A. INVASION OF PRIVACY
C, NEGLIGENCE
CT.
B. BREACH OF PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION
D. MALPRACTICE
CU.
CV.
24. A NURSE WHO HAD A KNOWLEDGE OF THE ILLEGAL ACTS OF THE DOCTOR AND FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE
SAME IS LIABLE AS?
CW.
A. PRINCIPAL
B. ACCOMPLICE
C. ACCESSORY
D. ANY OF THE ABOVE
CX.
CY.
25. A SPONGE WAS LEFT INSIDE THE ABDOMEN OF THE PATIENT AFTER AN EXPLORATORY LA. PAROSCOPY.
THE NURSE GAVE A WRONG SPONGE COUNT BUT THE DOCTOR CLOSED THE OPERATION. THE DOCTOR MAY BE
LIABLE UNDER WHAT DOCTRINE?
CZ.
A. RES IPSA LOQUITOR
C. STARE DECISIS
DA.
B. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
D. LAST CLEAR CHANCE
DB.
26. INFORMED CONSENT PRIOR TO AN OPERATION MAY BE SIGNED BY THE FOLLOWING, EXCEPT?
DC. A. A RESPONSIBLE ADULT B. PATIENT BELOW 18 C. GUARDIAN OF MINORS D. PARENTS OF PEDIATRIC
PATIENTS
DD.
27.
FOR CULPABLE FELONIES TO OCCUR, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ELEMENTS, EXCEPT?
DE. A. FREEDOM
B. INTELLIGENCE
C. INTENT
D. FAULT
DF.
28.
29.
DK.
30.
THE NURSE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE FOLLOWING ARE CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS EXCEPT?
DL.
A INFANTICIDE
B. MUTILATION
C. RAPE
ILLEGAL DETENTION
D.
DM.
31.
D. SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
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DO.
32.
C. ACCOMPLICE
D. ACCESSORIES
DQ.
33.
34.
DV.
C. VIOLATION OF RA
D. QUASI-DELICTS
9173
DY.
35.
D. ANY OF THE
EA.
36.
D. FREEDOM TO
EC.
37.
C. ANNULLABLE
D. UNENFORCEABLE
EE.
38.
THE FAULT OF THE STUDENT IN THE CLINICAL AREA IS THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR BASED ON THE
DOCTRINE OF?
EF.
A. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY
C. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
EG.
B. CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP DOCTRINE
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
39.
SOMERA CASE AND LORENZO-PEREZ CASE CAN BE USED AS BASIS FOR FUTURE DETERMINATION OF NURSES NEGLIGENCE
BASED ON THE DOCTRINE OF?
EI.
A. STARE DECISIS
B. RES IPSA LOQUITOR
C. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR
D. ALL OF THE
ABOVE
40.
WHEN NURSE A, B, C AND D AGREED TOGETHER AND PLANNED TOGETHER TO KILL THE PATIENT, THEY ARE CLASSIFIED
AS?
EK.
A. CONSPIRATORS
B. ACCESSORIES
C. ACCOMPLICES
D.
RESPONDENTS
41.
THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE FAULT OF THE STUDENTS AND THAT OF THE
CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, HOWEVER SHE MAY EXEMPT HERSELF FROM ACCOUNTABILITY IF SHE EXERCISED?
EM.
A. PROPER SUPERVISION
EN.
B. DILIGENCE OF A GOOD FATHER/MOTHER OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING
EO.
C. EXTRAORDINARY DILIGENCE IN SELECTION OF FACULTY
EP.
D. EXTRAORDINARY DILIGENCE IN THE SELECTION OF STUDENTS
42.
43.
IF THE NURSE WHO SIGNED A TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE HOSPITAL AND AFTER SIX MONTHS LEFT THE INSTITUTION
WITHOUT PROPER RESIGNATION CAN BE SUED FOR?
EU.
A. AWOL
C. DISOBEDIENCE
EV.
B. BREACH OF CONTRACT
D. ABANDONMENT OF DUTY
44.
THE FOLLOWING ARE LEGAL EXCUSES FOR NOT CARRYING OUT THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT?
EX.
A. MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION
C. CAUSE IS DEFECTIVE
EY.
B. PROVISIONS ARE NOT CONTRARY TO LAWS
D. CONSENT IS OBTAINED BY FRAUD
45.
46.
47.
EH.
EJ.
EL.
EQ.
ET.
EW.
EZ.
FC.
FF.
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FG.
FH.
FI.
FJ.
48.
A. SIMULATED CONTRACT
B. EXISTING CAUSE OR OBJECT AND VALID CONSENT
C. CAUSE IS INADEQUATE
D CONSENT HAS VICES
MERCY KILLING IS CLASSIFIED UNDER PHILIPPINE CRIMINAL LAWS AS?
FK.
A. MURDER
C. GIVING ASSISTANCE TO SUICIDE
FL.
B. HOMICIDE
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
FM.
FN. 49. IN DETERMINING NURSES LIABILITY OR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ACT, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE BASIS. WHICH ONE IS
NOT A FACTOR?
FO.
A. DEGREE OF DILIGENCE
C. DEGREE OF PARTICIPATION
FP.
B. STAGE OF EXECUTION OF AN ACT
D. INTENT/FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE
FQ.
FR. SITUATION 2: DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDING ARE ACTIVITIES OF THE NURSE THAT CAN FREE THE NURSE
FROM HER LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES IF THEY ARE DONE WITH ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS. THE FOOLOWING
QUSTIONS PERTAIN TO BASIC CONCEPTS ON RECORDING AND REPORTING;
50. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS IS BEST IF ANOTHER NURSE ASKED YOU TO DOCUMENT HER NURSING CARE?
A. REVIEW THE PROVISIONS OF THE NURSING LAW
B. FIND OUT THE HOSPITAL POLICIES REGARDING DOCUMENTATION
C. DO HER A FAVOR IF YOU KNOW HER WELL
D. REFUSE THE REQUEST OUTRIGHT
FS.
51. A NURSE RELIEVER FROM ANOTHER UNIT GAVE A MEDICATION TO THE WRONG CLIENT. THE NURSE ASSERTED THAT THE
CLIENT RESPONDED TO THE HER NAME WHEN CALLED. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MOST PPROPRITAE
DOCUMENTATION AS A CONSEQUENCE OF MEDICATION ERROR?
A. NOTE THE CLIENTS ORIENTATION LEVEL
B. CORRECT THE ERROR IN THE NURSES NOTES
C. DO NOT RECORD IN THE NURSES NOTES SINCE NO UNTOWARD REACTIONS HAPPENED
D. COMPLETE A PROPER RECORD AND INCIDENT REPORT
FT.
52. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES OF DOCUMENTING HEALTH CARE IS BEST EXEMPLIFIED WHEN A NURSE
DOCUMENTS CLIENTS RESPONSES AND NURSES APPROPRIATE ACTION TO MEDICATION ERROR?
A. RESEARCH
C. COMMUNICATION
B. LEGAL
D. EDUCATION
FU.
53. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF END OF SHIFT REPORT?
A. COMMUNICATION
C. EDUCATION
B. CONTINUITY
D. STATISTICS
FV.
54. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE CORRECT WAY OF SIGNING A NURSES NOTES?
A. SALEX ALIBOGHA,RN
C. SALEX ALIBOGHA
B. SALEX ALIBOGHA, STAFF NURSE
D. SA/RN
FW.
55. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT PATIENTS CHART?
A. IT IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT, THUS IT SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ANYONE WHEN REQUESTED.
B. THE CONTENT OF THE CHART IS OWNED BY THE HOSPITAL, THUS, THE HOSPITAL HAS PREROGATIVE TO REVEAL IT
C. THE CHART AS A DOCUMENT ITSELF BELONGS TO THE PATIENT
D. THE CHART IS A PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION AND SHOULD BE PROTECTED BY SEAL OF SECRECY
FX.
56. THE SEAL OF SECRECY OF A PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION CAN BE REVEALED IN WHAT INSTANCES?
A. IN CASE THERE IS SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM IN RELATION TO THE CASE AT BAR
B. IN CASE THE PATIENT GAVE CONSENT
C. IN CASE PUBLIC ORDER, WELFARE AND SAFETY IS AT STAKE
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
FY.
57. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS MAY NOT BE COVERED BY QUALIFIEDLY PRIVILEGED
COMMUNICATION?
A. NURSE-PATIENT
C. LAWYER-CLIENT
B. DOCTOR-PATIENT
D. TEACHER-STUDENT
FZ.
58. AS THE NURSE CARRIES OUT THE DOCTORS ORDER SHE FINDS QUESTIONABLE ORDER.THE PROPER THING FOR HER TO
DO IS?
A. REPORT THE CASE TO THE SUPERVISOR
B. CHECK WITH THE PHYSICIAN
C. QUESTION THE PHYSICIAN
D. CALL THE ATTENTION OF THE PHYSICIAN WITH UTMOST TACT
GA.
59. THE PROPER MEMBER OF THE HEALTH TEAM WHO IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE TO SECURE INFORMED CONSENT FOR
OPERATION IS?
A. THE SURGEON
C. THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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THE NURSE
GB.
60.
A.
B.
SITUATION 3: NURSE A IS ASSIGNED IN THE SURGICAL WARD OF A GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL. BECAUSE OF THE
MALPRACTICE BILL FILED IN CONGRESS, SHE IS MORE THAN AWARE OF THE ETHICO-LEGAL ASPECTS OF HER
PRACTICE.
NURESE A READ IN THE INTERNET THAT A MALE NURSE PERFORMED AN UNUSUAL PROCEDURE ON HIS MALE CLIENT
WHILE UNDER RESTRAINT. THIS NURSE CAN MOST LIKELY BE ACCUSED OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
A. SLANDER
C. ASSAULT/BATTERY
B. LIBEL
D. MALPRACTICE
GC.
61.
SHE HAS KNOWN THAT A COLLEAGUE IN THE ER WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A FAKE LICENSE AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY
APPLIED A RENEWAL OF HIS PRC IDENTIFICATION CARD. THIS NURSE CAN BE ACCUSED OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
A. A. FORGERY
C. MALPRACTICE
GD.B. MISREPRESENTATION
D. DISHONORABLE CONDUCT
GE.
62.
A.
B.
C.
D.
IN HER CARE OF PATIENTS, NURSE A ALWAYS PUT IN MIND THE PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS DISCUSSED IN HER
CLASS.WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES THE STATUS OF THE PATIENTS BILL OF RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES?
IT IS A GOOD GUIDELINE IN DEALING WITH CLIENTS
IT HAS LEGAL MANDATE
IT IS UNIVERSALLY OBSERVED IN ALL COUNTRIES
IT IS A WRITTEN STANDARD OF CARE FOR CLIENTS
GF.
63.
A.
B.
C.
D.
NURSE A WAS INFORMED THAT THE AFTERNOON DUTY NURSE CANNOT REPORT THAT DAY. SHE WAS ASKED TO EXTEND
HER DUTY UP TO 11:00 P.M.. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTION WOULD PLACE HER AT GREATEST RISK OF LEGAL
LIABILITY?
INFORM THE SUPERVISOR SHE IS GOING HOME AT 3:00 P.M. JUST THE SAME
REFUSE THE ASSIGNMENT IN WRITING
SUBMIT A WRITTEN PROTEST TO THE NURSE ADMINISTRATOR
INFORM THE SUPERVISOR THAT SHE CANNOT TACKLE THE JOB
GG.
64.
A.
B.
C.
D.
NURSE B, THE AFTERNOON DUTY NURSE, FINALLY ARRIVED 2 HOURS LATE. NURSE A SUSPECTED THAT HE IS UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS IS BEST DONE INITIALLY BY NURSE A?
WRITE AN INCIDENT REPORT RECORDING SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME AND BEHAVIOR OBSERVED
CONFRONT NURSE B WHY IS LATE AND DRUNK
ASK TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER WARD
CASUALLY MENTION HER OBSERVATION TO THE SUPERVISOR
GH.
65.
A.
B.
C.
D.
MR. GIBSON, A BRITISH NATIONAL WHO IS TERMINALLY ILL INSTRUCTED THE STAFF TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING HIM
RESUSCITATION IN THE EVENT THAT HE GOES INTO CARDIAC ARREST. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF ERIN IS NOT
WITHIN LEGAL NORMS?
PREPARE THE FORM FOR ADVANCED DIRECTIVES AND ASK MR. GIBSON TO SIGN
ASK TWO OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO BE WITNESSES OF THE SIGNED DIRECTIVE
EXPLAIN TO MR. GIBSON THAT THIS IS NOT YET A PRACTICE IN THE PHILIPPINES
ATTACHED THE ADVANCE DIRECTIVES TO THE PATIENTS CHARTS
GI.
66.
A.
B.
WHICH TWO OF THE FOLLOWING ARE QUALIFICATIONS OF WITNESSES TO THE WILL OR ADVANCED DIRECTIVES?
GJ. 1.
18 YEARS OF AGE OLDER
GK.2.
NOT DESIGNATED AS THE PATIENTS HEALTH CARE REPRESENTATIVE OR ALTERNATE
GL. 3.
RELATIVE OF THE PATIENT
GM.
4.
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
A. 1 & 2
C. 1 & 4
B. 2 & 3
D. 3 & 4
GN.
GO.
67.
68.
69.
SITUATION 4: THE NURSE FUNCTION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. THE ALSO DEMONSTRATES SEVERAL ROLES
IN VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS PERTAIN TO THIS ROLES AND FUNCTIONS.
IN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING A COMMUNITY-BASED NURSING PRACTICE DOES A NURSE FUNCTION WITH THE HIGHEST
LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HEALTH RELATED SERVICES?
A. COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
B. SCHOOL NURSING
C. HOME-CARE NURSING
D. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CAREER ROLES IS MOST EVIDENT WHEN THE FUNCTIONS OF A NURSE IS THAT OF A
CLINICIAN, EDUCATOR, MANAGER, CONSULTANT AND RESEARCHER WITHIN A SPECIALIZED PRACTICE AREA?
A. CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
B. NURSING SERVICE DIRECTOR
C. NURSE PRACTITIONER
D. NURSE EDUCATOR
THE COST OF HOSPITALIZATION IS GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE AND UNAFFORDABLE TO MANY OF OUR PEOPLE. THESE
FACTS WILL MOST LIKELY BRING ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT IN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
A. ACUTE CARE SERVICES
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B.
C.
D.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
GQ.
77.
78.
79.
THE STANDARDIZED GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
(CPE) FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2004-179 PROVIDES THAT THE TOTAL CPE CREDIT UNITS FOR THE
REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS WITH BACCALAUREATE DEGREE SHOULD BE:
A. 20 CREDIT UNITS PER YEAR
B. 30 CREDITS UNITS FOR 3 YEARS
C. 60 CREDITS FOR 3 YEARS
D. 10 CREDIT UNIT REQUIRED
UNDER THE CURRENT NURSING LAW AND NURSING LEGISLATION, WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENT FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSE
TO PRACTICE NURSING?
A. 10 UNITS FOR 3 YEARS
B. 20 UNITS FOR 3 YEARS
C. 30 UNITS FOR 3 YEARS
D. NO UNITS REQUIRED
GR.SITUATION 6: ONE WAY NURSES CAN DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT IS BY ACTIVE, INVOLVEMENT
IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.
IN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS GENERALLY NOT POSSIBLE FOR MOST NURSES TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED?
A. INTEGRATED REGISTERED NURSES ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
B. PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION
C. NURSES SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION COUNCIL
D. NATIONAL LEAGUE OF GOVERNMENT NURSES
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80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES (ICN) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEMBER
COUNTRIES. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN OBJECTIVE OF ICN?
A. IMPROVE STATUS OF NURSING AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG NURSING ASSOCIATION
B. SERVE AS AUTHORITATIVE VOICE OF NURSES AND NURSING INTERNATIONALLY
C. PRIMARILY WORKS FOR THE WELFARE OF FILIPINO NURSES
D. IMPROVE STANDARD OF NURSING AND COMPETENCE OF NURSES
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CAN YOU BECOME A MEMBER TO IMPROVE YOUR SOCIAL AND
PROFESSIONAL LIFE AS ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE?
A. WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
B. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
C. SPECIFIC INTEREST GROUPS/ ORGANIZATION
D. PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE ABOUT PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION;
1. IT PROMOTES WELFARE OF NURSES
2. IT IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
3. IT IS A LABOR UNION
4. IT IS THE ONLY ACCREDITED NURSES ASSOCIATION
A. ALL OF THE ABOVE
B. 1,2,3
C. 1,2,4
D. ALL EXCEPT 1
GS.
GT.
GU.SITUATION 7: YOU ARE NEWLY HIRED NURSE IN TERTIARY HOSPITAL. YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR ORIENTATION
PROGRAM RECENTLY AND YOU ARE BEGINNING TO ASSIMILATE THE CULTURE OF THE PROFESSION.
USING BENNERS STAGES OF NURSING EXPERTISE, YOU ARE A BEGINNING NURSE PRACTITIONER. YOU WILL RANK
YOURSELF AS A/AN:
A. COMPETENT NURSE
B. NOVICE NURSE
C. PROFICIENT NURSE
D. ADVANCED BEGINNER
BENNERS PROFICIENT NURSE LEVEL IS DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER LEVELS IN NURSING EXPERTISE IN THE CONTEXT
OF HAVING:
A. ABILITY TO ORGANIZE AND PLAN ACTIVITIES
B. HAVING ATTAINED AN ADVANCED LEVEL OF EDUCATION
C. A HOLISTIC UNDERSTANDING AND PERCEPTION OF THE CLIENT
D. INTUITIVE AND ANALYTIC ABILITY IN NEW SITUATIONS
AS YOU BECOME SOCIALIZED INTO THE NURSING CULTURE YOU BECOME A PATIENT ADVOCATE. ADVOCACY IS EXPLAINED
BY THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT:
A. RESPECTING A PERSONS RIGHT TO BE AUTONOMOUS
B. DEMOSTRATING LOYALTY TO THE INSTITUTIONS RIGHTS
C. SHARED RESPECT, TRUST AND COLLABORATION IN MEETING HEALTH NEEDS
D. PROTECTING AND SUPPORTING ANOTHER PERSONS RIGHTS
THE NURSING CURRICULUM EXPECTS YOU TO GRADUATE AS?
A. NURSE SPECIALIST
B. NURSE GENERALIST
C. NURSE EXPERT
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
A RANGE OF NURSING WHEREBY THE NURSE FUNCTIONS WITH PERSPECTIVE AUTHORITY, HAS WIDE RANGE OF AUTONOMY
AND ACTS LIKE A PHYSICIAN IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING IS?
A. NURSE GENERALIST
B. NURSE SPECIALIST
C. NURSE PRACTITIONER
D. NURSE EXPERT
A TYPE OF EXPERT THAT CONSIDERS BOTH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION AS ELEMENTS OF BECOMING AN EXPERT AND
INTEGRATES ALL ASPECTS OF THE NURSING PROFESSION?
A. TRADITIONALIST
B. CLINICIAN
C. HUMAN EXISTENTIALIST
D. TECHNOLOGIST
GV. SITUATION 8: THE NURSING PROFESSION IS ONE OF THE AUTONOMOUS PROFESSION IN THE COUNTRY. IT IS
CHARACTERIZED BY SERVICE ORIENTATION AS PRIMARY CONSIDERATION AND EACH MEMBER HAS THEIR OWN
SPECIAL PREPARATION OR TRAINING. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS PERTAIN TO THE PRACTICE
THE PRIMARY GOAL IN NURSING PRACTICE IS:
A. PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AT ALL COST
B. PROMOTION OF HEALTH
C. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS
D. CURE AND REHABILITATION
TRADITIONALLY NURSING IS CONCERNED WITH:
A. CARE OF HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL
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1. Your client, Mr. Diaz, is concerned that he cannot pay his hospital bills and professional fees. you refer him to a:
a. nurse supervisor
c. bookkeeping department
b. social worker
d. physician
2. Mr. Magno has lung cancer and is going through chemotherapy. he is referred by the oncology nurse to a self-help
group of clients with cancer to:
a. Receive emotional support
c. provide financial assistance
b. To be part of a research study
d. assist with chemotherapy
3. A diabetic hypertensive client, Mrs. Linao, needs a change in diet to improve her health status. she should be
referred to a:
a. Nutritionist
c. Physician
b. Dietitian
d. Medical pathologist
4. When collaborating with other health team members, the best description of Nurse Ritas role is:
a. encourages the clients involvement in his care
b. shares and implements orders of the health team to ensure quality care
c. she listens to the individual views of the team members
d. helps client set goals of care and discharge
5. Nurse Rita is successful in collaborating with health team members about the care of Mr. Linao. This is because she
has the following competencies:
a. communication, trust, and decision making
b. conflict management, trust, negotiation
c. negotiation, decision making
d. mutual respect, negotiation, trust
6. Some strategies to maintain professional health while working in the hospital are listed below. which is NOT
necessarily correct?
a. networking with others in the health care field
b. join a professional organization
c. goal setting
d. read fiction and nonfiction materials
7. While institutional nurses focus on the individual or the family, which of the following do they also have as their final
objective?
a. the well-being of both the sick and the
c.
the well-being of the extended family
well patients
d. the well-being of the community
b. the financial well-being of the family
e.
F. SITUATION 2: THE PRC REGULATES THE PRACTICE OF 42 PROFESSION ON THE
PHILIPPINES. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS PERTAINS TO THE NATURE OF THE PROFESSIONS
REGULATED BY PRC AND PROFESSIONAL BOARDS
8. What is the basic requirement of the state for a nurse to practice her profession?
a. willingness to practice the profession
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b. a BSN degree
c. a nursing license
d. an NCLEX and CGFNS passer
9. Which of the following is not a criteria for a profession:
a. special training
c. high compensation
b. membership
d. service orientation
10. Professional preparation of a nurse to be able to practice nursing, including the following EXCEPT:
a. license
c. physical and mental fitness
b. degree
d. financially stable
11. A calling or invitation to a particular endeavor is termed:
a. vocation
c. application
b. profession
d. curriculum
12. The growth of the whole individual and the development of all his capacities in all aspects is termed:
a. discipline
c. professional adjustments
b. adjustment
d. professional discipline
13. The Code of Good Governance for the professions in the Philippines shall be adapted by:
a. all registered professionals
c. all professionals
b. all Filipino professionals
d. all registered nurses
14. What serves as the foundation of our nationhood and are needed for change process?
a. Filipino people
c. Professional and organizational
b. Cultural and educational values
competencies
d. Environmental infrastructure
15. Which of the following is not a goal or target under institutional development?
a. 100% professional registry compliance
b. 100% compliance with regulatory laws
c. 50% passing rate in NLE
d. modernization of NLE
16. SITUATION 3. IN SUPPORT OF THE ROADMAP TO THE NURSING PROFESSION , THE INSTITUTE OF SOLIDARITY AND
VALUES HAS DEVELOPED THE CODE ON GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR ALL PROFESSIONALS IN THE COUNTRY, WHICH
SERVES AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES AS A PROFESSIONAL. THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS PERTAINS TO THE CODE ON GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR THE PROFESSIONS:
17. The legal basis for the code on good governance is?
a. RA 220
c. LOI 220
b. EO 220
d. BON Resolution 220
18.
19.
17. Under the code on good governance, the hallmark of TRUE PROFESSIONAL IS?
20. a. solidarity
21. b. teamwork
22. c. discipline
23. d. willingness to accept a set of professional standards
24.
25. 18. The following are general principles of professional conduct, EXCEPT?
26. a. ethical dilemma
28. c. ethical competency
27. b. ethical awareness
29. d. ethical commitment
30.
31. 19. The ability to discern what is right and what is wrong falls under the principle of?
32. a. ethical conscience
34. c. ethical competency
33. b. ethical commitment
35. d. ethical awareness
36.
37. 20. While the ability to act ethically and engage in sound conduct is ?
38. a. ethical competency
40. c. ethical awareness
39. b. ethical confidence
41. d. all of the above
42.
43. SITUATION 4: IN THE PRACTICE OF NURSING PROFESSION, NURSES ARE FACED WITH CIRCUMSTANCES THAT REQUIRE
SOUND PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AND DISCRETION IN ORDER TO ACT ETHICALLY BASED ON SOUND PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS. THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS CALL FOR ETHICAL DECISIONS AND COMPETENCE.
21. You are a staff nurse in a medical ward, while working, your co-nurse asked you to take care of her patient because
shes going to call her mother on the phone, whose patient is your primary responsibility?
a. your patient primarily and your co-nurses patient
b. your patient
c. no one
d. to inform or update your co-nurse every now and then
22. While on duty a physician made a mistake in the direction given, the nurse should;
a. call his attention tactfully to the error before carrying out his prescription
b. ignore the order
c. carry out the order because its the doctors responsibility anyway
d. report it to your supervisor
23. The patient is saying that she does not want her doctor anymore and she dont trust the medicines hes giving. The
nurse should:
a. inspire that patient and instill in him faith and confidence in the competency of the physician
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33. In order to quality for a faculty position in the college of nursing, the following are required:
1. RN
2. one year experience abroad
3. one year clinical practice in specialization field
4. member of PNA
5. masters degree in nursing
a.all except 2
c. all except 4
b.all except 3
d.all except 5
The dean of a College of Nursing must posses the following qualification?
1. RN
2. 1 year clinical practice Nursing
3. member of PNA
4. masters Degree
5. 5 year of experience in Nursing
a. all of the above
b. 1,3,4,5
c. 1,2,3,4
d. 1,2,4,5
35. Chief Nurses in primary hospitals are required to possess the following competencies;
1. BSN, RN
2. five years experience in nursing practice
3. masters degree in nursing
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l.
o.
p.
q.
t.
u.
v.
y.
z.
aa.
ab.
ac.
ad.
ae.
af.
A. Philippine
Nurses Association
B. Alumni
Association
m.
C. Integrated
Registered Nurses
Association
n.
D. Sigma Theta
Tau
50. After passing the Nurse Licensure Examinations, the first accredited organization that
the nurse should join is?
A. Philippine
r.
C. ICN Council of
Nurses Association
Nurses
B. Philippine
s.
D. DOH League of
National Red Cross
Nurses
51. The first international fraternity of nursing scholars and experts is?
A. Sigma Lambda
w.
C. Beta Upsilon Tau
Tau
x.
D. Theta Tau Sigma
B. Sigma Theta
Tau
52. The organization that trains nurses for intravenous therapy composed of chief nurses
and directors of nursing service is?
A. ADPCN
B. ANSAP
C. DOH-NLGN
D. IVF association
53. Surgical conscience, procedures, SOP and guidelines are usually developed by what
organization?
A. ORNAP
B. MCNAP
C. OHNAP
D. ORAP
54. The only accredited association of nurses to the international council of nurses is?
A. PNA
B. IRNAP
C. PMA
D. IMAP
55. The organization which awards the Florence Nightingale award of the world is?
A. ICN
B. IRNAP
C. IRC
D. JNFI
ag.
AH. SITUATION 7. SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION IS ONE OF THE CAREER MOBILITY AND ENHANCEMENT
IN THE NURSING PROFESSION. NURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO UNDERGO SPECIALIZATION UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS PERTAIN TO
SPECIALIZATION:
A. BSN
B. MAN
A.
B.
C.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
ai. 56. Independent nursing practitioners are nurses who practice their profession outside of
the purely dependent functions. They are also engaged in entrepreneurship. In the history
of Philippine nursing , the pioneer in Independent practice is;
aj.
A. private duty
al.
C .clinic nursing
nursing
am.
D. psychiatric
ak.
B. occupational
nursing practice
nursing
an. 57. Which of the following nurse practice acts mandates comprehensive specialty
program?
ao.
A.RA 7164
aq.
C.RA 877
ap.
B.RA 9173
ar.
D.RA 1054
as.
at. 58. With the advent of globalization, nurses are expected to be in what field of nursing
practice?;
au.
A .high tech centers
aw.
C. wellness centers
av.
B. acute care
ax.
D. any of the
facilities
above
ay. 59. Nurses desiring to be first level clinicians shall have attended how many hours of
training?
az.
A.60 hours
bb.
C.120 hours
ba.
B.90 hours
bc.
D.150 hours
bd. 60. Renewal for certification under the specialty program shall be done every?
be.
A.3 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
bf. 61. The highest level of specialty under the current Philippine standards is?
bg.
A. nurse clinician
C. nurse
specialist
bh.
B. nurse practitioner
D. nurse
practitioner
bi. 62. To become a nurse clinician III, the basic educational qualification shall be:
C. PHD
D. Masters in Public Health
63. The legal mandate for the creation of nursing specialty certification council or NSCC is?
A. BON Resolution No. 220
D.
C. BON Resolution No. 25
B. BON Resolution No. 14
E.
D. BON Resolution No. 55
64. The Nursing Specialty Certification Council is composed of the following:
1. BON
2. DOH
3. PNA
4. Specialty Group
A. 1,2,3
B. 2,3,4
C. 1,3,4
D. all of the above
65. In order to become a nurse clinician II or level II specialty, the research requirement is?
A. research protocol B. Monitored research C. completed research D. thesis
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K.
L. 66. An order coming from the court or the board of nursing concerning the release of a chart from a
certain hospital:
M.
A. Summon
O.
C. Subpoena duces tecum
N.
B. Subpoena
P.
D. dead testificandum
Q. 67. All of the following are requirements of a contract except:
R.
A. Consent
U.
D. fully witnessed by three
S.
B. A purpose
individuals
T.
C. Lawful purpose
V. 68. When a patient enters a doctors clinic for treatment, this is an example of:
W.
A. formal contract
Y.
C. implied contract
X.
B. express contract
Z.
D. single contract
AA. 69. Philhealth benefits is one of the public health maintenance organization of the government. It can be
availed in the following conditions except:
AB.
A. CS delivery
AD.
C. Rhinoplasty
AC.
B. Pneumonia
AE.
D. Asthma attack
AF. 70. The surgeons together with the OR nurse left gauze inside the uterine cavity of the patient after
normal spontaneous delivery. The nurse are considered guilty based on the doctrine of:
AG.
A. Res ipsa loquitor
AI.
C. Force majeure
AH.
B. Respondeat Superior
AJ.
D. Stare decisis
AK. 71. One who dies without leaving a will?
AL.
A. succession
AN.
C. intestate
AM.
B. descendent
AO.
D. testator
AP. 72. The nurse can divulged privilege communication only when:
AQ.
A. the patient gives his consent
AS.
C. when the law of the state mandates it
AR.
B. the case is criminal
divulgence
AT.
D. all of the above
AU. 73. The labor code provides for the following except:
AV.
A. The right to join union
AX.
C. ten percent night differential
AW.
B. maternity leave only for full term
AY.
D. overtime pay
pregnancies
AZ. 74. Jackie is a union leader in the company. He is a friend of the nurse and helps him intercepts health
program. What is the best response of the nurse?
BA.
A. assists in preparing complaints
BD.
D. prevention of accidents and
BB.
B. accompany laborers to the DOLE
promotion of good relationship with laborers
BC.
C. interprets provision of RA 1054
BE. 75. Abortion is an act criminally punished in our country. The crime of abortion is the termination of
pregnancy before the fetus viability. The criminal offense is usually committed on what period of
pregnancy?
BF.
A. 12-24 weeks
BH.
C. 5 months of pregnancy
BG.
B. 23-29 weeks
BI.
D. none of the above
BJ. 76. Angelica, wanted to save her reputation from the society as well as her fans because she is a famous
telenovela actress. She killed 5 day old infant named Joshua. Angelica is now being under what crime?
BK.
A. Murder
BM.
C. Parricide
BL.
B. Infanticide
BN.
D. Homicide
BO.77. The crime of murder is committed by the nurse using any of the following attendant circumstances?
BP.
A. By treachery
BR.
C. By evident premeditation
BQ.
B. By use of explosion
BS.
D. all of the above
BT. 78. The patient asked the nurse to recommend names of doctors that the nurse knows for the purpose of
aborting the fetus in her womb as to keep her reputation in the community and her family, the crime
committed by the nurse is:
BU.
A. principal to abortion
BW.
C. accomplice to abortion
BV.
B. giving assistance to suicide
BX.
D. accessory to abortion
BY.
BZ. 79. The nurse knows that a legally acceptable ground to detain a patient is:
CA.
A. an order of quarantine for HIV
CC.
C. mentally insane patient
patient
CD.
D. those suffering from extremely
CB.
B. detaining a patient positive for
infectious disease
leprosy
CE. 80. Miss Andres and three other staff nurses are subjects of an administrative case filed with the Board of
Nursing because of negligence. The relatives claimed that there was a failure to render proper nursing
management when the client was having asthmatic attack. Miss Andres and three other staff nurses are
considered which of the following?
CF.
A. Accessories
CH.
C. Accomplices
CG.
B. Respondents
CI.
D. Complaints
CJ. 81. During investigation it was decided that the watcher be called upon to testify regarding her knowledge
of the case. The watcher can be compelled to be presents in the next hearingif the investigating body
issues which of the following?
CK.
A. Injunction
CM.
C. Subpoena duces tecum
CL.
B. Summon
CN.
D. Subpoena
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CQ.
CU.
CV.
CZ.
DA.
DB.
DC.
DI.
DJ.
DK.
DL.
DN.
DO.
DP.
DQ.
DS.
DT.
DU.
DV.
DX.
DY.
DZ.
EA.
EC.
ED.
EE.
EF.
EH.
EI.
EJ.
EK.
EM.
EN.
CO.82. The family of dead patient who filed an administrative case against the nurses are considered. Which
of the following?
A. Defendant
CR.
C. Accessory
B. Accomplice
CS.
D. Complainant
CT. 83. The doctor assigned to the dead patient who was also sued together with the nurses, was told to bring
with him a copy of the patients chart when he takes the stand on the next hearing. The hearing officer
would have to issue what legal order to compel the doctor to bring the patients chart?
A. Subpoena duces tecum
CW.
C. Subpoena
B. Injunction
CX.
D. Summons
CY. 84. If found guilty of negligence, the Board of Nursing will most likely:
A. Sentence Miss Andres for life imprisonment
B. Revoke Miss Andres License
C. Subject her to a five years imprisonment
D. Demand a 40,000.00 fine
DD.85. As a charge nurse of one of the teams you are responsible to check the chart of the patients assigned
to your team. You noted that a STAT medication which you know was given was not recorded. You are
expected to do the following in the order.
DE.
1. call the attention of the medication team
DF.
2. let her explain reason why it was not charted
DG.
3. make her write an incident report
DH.
4. verify from other nurses why it was nit charted
A. 4, 2 and 3
B. 4, 1 and 2
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. 1, 2, and 3
DM.
86. Which of the following is a mitigating circumstance?
A. Act committed during epidemic or calamity
B. Obeying a lawful order of the superior
C. accidental killing
D. promise or reward
DR.87. Which of the following is a grave felony?
A. guilty of committing euthanasia
B. convicted for induced abortion
C. killing a patient by poisoning
D. all of the above
DW.
88. A holographic will is one which is
A. with at least one witness
B. done before a lawyer
C. written by the testator himself
D. signed and dated by an assistant
EB. 89. A will may be allowed under the following conditions except:
A. a testator is deaf mute
B. one of the witnesses has been convicted of perjury
C. three witness of legal age
D. a witness is left handed in writing
EG.90. A professional license is all of the following except:
A. a permanent right
B. a privilege to practice
C. a means to enjoy the privilege of a licensed practitioner
D. only for qualified nurses who is fit to enter nursing
EL. 91. When an error is immediately reported in the course of a performance, the nurses liability is:
A. justified
EO.
C. exempted
B. mitigated
EP.
D. aggravating
EQ.92. If the nurse charted that the mother delivered to an alive baby boy when the baby was a girl can be
liable of:
ER. A. illegal detention
ES. B. substitution of a child
ET. C. simulation contract
EU. D. birth law defect
EV. 93. When a nurse and patient verbally agree that the nurse will handle the home delivery for a fee, this
kind of agreement is called:
EW.
A. formal contract
EX. B. expressed contract
EY. C. implied consent
EZ. D. none of the above
FA. 94. If you think that person has done something seriously wrong to you, the correct action to do get
redress pf the injury received is to:
FB. A. systematically pal on how to have a vindication for the damage done to you
FC. B. file a law suit against the person for damage
FD. C. hire someone to take revenge for you
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
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15.
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C. Anastacia G. Tupaz
D. Rosario Delgado
17. The following are the objectives of PNA, except:
A. create professional unity
B. creates harmony among nurses
C. creates equality and fairness among nurses
D. promotes international working opportunities
18. Being a member of PNA, a nurse is given the prerogative in hiring compared to those who are not a member
thereof, under;
A. RA 10
C. RA1000
B. RA 100
D. LOI 1OOO
19. A nurse rendered steam inhalation with a conveyor or placed too close to patients face. a few minutes after the
procedure the cheek of the patient was noted to reddened. upon inspection first degree burns were present. The
nurses act constitute:
A. Negligence
C. Tort
B. Battery
D. Incompetence
20. To legalize the patients release form from the hospital, what is needed?
A. doctors discharge order
B. patients consent
C. patients payment
D. patients signature at the proper hospital form
21. A metal skin clip found liable in the abdominalcavity of an operated patient with recurrent fever is a basis for
liability under the;
A. Effects of force majeure
B. Doctrine of Respondeat Superior
C. Doctrine of Res ipsa loquitor
D. All of the above
22. Signing an informed consent is one of the legal responsibilities of a nurse before an operation is done. It is valid
when it is:
A. Signed by a person before eighteen years of age
B. Witnesses by a blind person
C. Signed by a consenting adult given due explanations by the nurse and properly signed by the witness
D. all of the above
23. Mercedes was having steam inhalation which was prescribed and was carried out by the pm duty nurse. After
giving it for thirty minutes, Mercedes face was red all over and soon blisters started to appear. In this case the pm
nurse is liable for;
A. Reckless imprudence
B. Minor infarction
C. Simple negligence
D. Misdemeanor
24. The first degree burns in the case above illustrates the doctrine of;
A. respondeat superior
B. res ipsa loquitor
C. force majeure
D. sin of commission
25. If the reasons, the cause of scalding the face of Mercedes was due to the defective equipment the following are
liable to court case:
A. the hospital thru the principle of respondeat superior
B. the hospital thru force majeure
C. the nurse only
D. a & c
26. A person is deemed to resort to fraudulent misrepresentation if she does which of the following:
A. registered nurse
B. colleague
C. BSN nurse
D. AHSE graduate
27. When can a nurse be laible for illegal detention:
A. when she placed cholera patient in isolation
B. when she confine a Vietnamese refugee to quarantine, probable for SARS
C. when she detained a patient who is positive for AIDS for danger of cross-contamination
D. when she did not allow a patient with cervical cancer with radium implant to ambulate along the hospital
corridors
28. A 25 year old female patient will undergo Normal Spontaneous Delivery, from whom should the physician get the
informed consent:
A. Hospital authorization
B. the patient and her husband
C. patient herself
D. the patients relative
29. A person posing as a nurse and doing task of a nurse also, without the nurse license maybe charge of:
A. malfeasance
B. misdemeanor
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31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
C. unprofessional conduct
D. malpractice
When obtaining result for surgery initially the nurse should:
A. explain the risk involved in surgery
B. explain that obtaining then signature is routine for any surgery
C. evaluate if the clients knowledge level is sufficient to give consent
D. witness the signature because this is what the nurses signature documents
Nurses are protected from all legal action when they:
A. offer first aid at the scene of an automobile bus accident
B. administer CPR measure on an unconscious child pulled from the a swimming pool
C. report incidents of suspected child abuse to the appropriate authorities identified in legislation and policies
D. all of the above
A republic act of 1991 regulating the practice of nursing in the Philippines is:
A.RA 7146
B. RA 7641
C. RA 7461
D. RA 7164
Safe nursing practice requires:
A. professional competence
B. completion of BSN
C. registration as a nurse
D. membership in the PNA
Like other professions what is unique in professional nursing:
A. its compassionate and caring roles
B. its caring roles
C. a well-defined body of knowledge and examination
D. its involvement in nursing research
A final requirement to the practice of nursing after passing the board examination is:
A. oath taking
B. paying your occupational tax
C. passing the civil service examination
D. undergoing a nurse residency training
During doctors rounds you find yourself faced with the following activities which should you give priority?
A. response to a patients call for assistance
B. write report required by the head nurse
C. go on with the doctors round
D. attend to your nursing students inquiry
When the patient falls out of bed, the nurse can held liable if:
A. she failed to assign a watcher
B. she failed to give him a sedative
C. she knew that the patient was disoriented and in need of restraint and did nothing
D. none of the above
In attending to emergency cases in the absence of a physician, the nurse should remember to do the following
except:
A. give assistance only within the area of nursing practice
B. use sound professional judgment and give only care
C. institute only life saving measures
D. perform medical functions without reporting to the physician after rendering such care
The first licensure examination for nurses was conducted in?
A. 1915
B. 1919
C. 1920
D. 1966
It refers to a civil wrongdoing committed against a person or a persons property?
A. libel
B. dishonesty
C. tort
D. fraud
These are the obligations associated with rights
A. liability
B. responsibility
C. obligation
D. relationship
Which of the following is true regarding Good Samaritan laws?
A. they provide nurses with absolute exemption from prosecution
B. they establish a designated time frame within which a lawsuit can be filed
C. they provide legal immunity for persons who give first aid at the scene of an accident
D. they provide protection when nurse fail to leave people and their property alone.
Which statement best describes deontology:
A. ethical study based on moral obligation
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71. Mario cannot raise the amount for the hospital bill of her son due to poverty. if the hospital refuse to release the
patient due to his account, the hospital involved including the nurse may be charged for:
A. Slander
C. Assault
B. Malpractice
D. Illegal Detention
72. The recent act providing punishment for illegal sale and administration of all prohibited drug is:
A. RA 1080
C. RA 6425
B. RA 3573
D. RA 9165
73. The act that gives honor and justice to our peoples long tradition of giving high regard to our elderly:
A. RA 7305
C. RA 7600
B. RA 7432
D. RA 7160
74. RA 7600 provides that babies born in private and government hospitals should be roomed in with their mothers to
promote breastfeeding and ensure safe and adequate nutrition to children. this is also known as the:
A. Baby friendly Act of 1992
B. Rooming-In and Breastfeeding act of 2001
C. Rooming in and breastfeeding Act of 1992
D. Baby friendly Act of 2000
75. This nursing law of 2002 was passed to provide for a more responsive nurse profession?
A. RA 7164
C. RA 7432
B. RA 9173
D. RA 3573
76. The court can only review the decision of the Board of Nursing if it treat once or unconstitutional. The best
example of this is:
A. Use of administrative position
C. Thorough investigation
B. consulting other leaders
D. abuse of power
77. Standard for nursing practice are important as objective guidelines for nurse to provide care and as criteria for
evaluating care. Which of the following is best clearly defined standard?
A. Administrator can determine that care meets acceptable standards
B. Nurses can test and determine what is correct in giving nursing care
C. Clients may choose the care they think is appropriate
D. It can be a source for legal disputes
78. How many nurses may be nominated per vacancy to the position of the Board?
A. 1
C. 3
B. 2
D. 6
79. At time of their appointment, the chairperson and the members of the Board must possess the following
qualifications:
1. naturalized born
2. members of PNA
3. 10 years of continuous practice masters degree holding in nursing
A. all except 1
C. all except 3
B. all except 2
D. all of the above
80. Which of the following does not disqualify a nurse to the position of the Board of Nursing?
A. presence of complaint for immoral
C. 5 years of continuous practice
conduct
D. president of a review program for PNLE
B. naturalize born citizen
81. The three areas of nursing represented in the Board of Nursing, the persons appointed shall institute the following
except:
A. Resign from any teaching position in any school offering BSN
B. Shall not accept any office in government owned or controlled corporation
C. shall have pecuniary interest in nursing supervision
D. shall not have any connection in nursing review center
82. To protect and improve the nursing profession, the state shall institute the following measures except:
A. human working condition
C. monetary reward
B. dignified existence of the nurse
D. better career prospects
83. When a nurse serves the unexpired portion of the term of a board member, the appointment is:
A. Ad-interim appointment
C. Hold-over
B. Regular appointment
D. Special appointment
84. When the members of the Board shall hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified,
there exists:
A. Ad interim
C. Hold-over
B. Regular appointment
D. Special appointment
85. The maximum number of years a member of the board can serve is?
A. 3 years
C. 6 years
B. 5 years
D. 10 years
86. The qualifications of the members of the Board shall be based on the doctrine of:
A. Hold over
C. Merit and Fitness
B. Quantum Merit
D. Special Appointment
87. The Board of Nursing is under the administrative supervision of:
A. President
C. DOH
B. PRC
D. PNA
88. Who has the custody of the records of the Board, the cases, applications and other documents?
A. president
B. PRC
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C. DOH
D. PNA
89. The compensation of the members of the Board of Nursing shall be based on:
A. Hold-over
C. Merit and fitness
B. Quantum merit
D. Salary range
90. The powers and functions of the board under the law are classified as:
A. Quasi-judicial
C. Administrative
B. Quasi-legislative
D. all of the above
91. Conducting hearings and investigation to resolve complaints against nurse practitioner is performing the function
of?
A. Quasi-judicial
C. Administrative
B. Quasi-legislative
D. all of the above
92. Prescribing, adopting, issuing and promulgating guidelines and regulations to implement the nursing law is
performing the function of?
A. Quasi-judicial
C. Administrative
B. Quasi-legislative
D. all of the above
93. The following are powers and duties of the Board except:
A. Issue, suspend or revoke license
B. Conduct licensure examinations
C. Open and close Colleges of Nursing
D. Promulgate Code of Ethics for Nurses
94. The following are grounds for the removal and suspension of Board Members, except:
A. Minor administrative violations
B. Neglect of duty
C. Irregularities in the licensure examinations
D. unprofessional conduct
95. PRC modernization Act of 2000 is:
A. RA 9173
C. RA 8981
B. RA 6675
D. RA 9165
96. The process of determining whether minimum competence to practice nursing is met or not:
A. Licensure
B. Registration
C. Specialization
D. Accreditation
97. Before entering the practice of nursing, a successful candidate shall be required to:
A. Do volunteer training in the community
B. Do volunteer training in the hospital
C. Have Master units in Nursing
D. Take an oath before the Board
98. Professional license may be issued without examination, under registration by reciprocity provided that:
A. Requirements for registration in said country are substantially the same
B. The laws of the state grant the same privilege to Filipino Nurses
C. They have the same salary
D. A and B only
99. Who had the power to revoke and suspend certificates of registration
A. PNA
C. BON
B. PRC
D. The court
100.
The following are grounds for revocation and suspension of nurses certificate of registration, except:
A. Presence of a case of immoral or dishonorable conduct
B. Malpractice/ Negligence
C. Gross incompetence or serious ignorance
D. Violation of the nursing law
101.
The suspension of license shall be for a period not exceeding?
A. 2 years
C. 5 years
B. 4 years
D. 10 years
102.
A revoked or suspended certificate may be reissued for the following reasons, except:
A. equity and justice
C. cause of revocation has disappeared
B. cause of revocation is not yet cured
D. upon proper application and payment
103.
When a nurse injected a medicine without doctors order, he may be liable for:
A. Negligence
C. Plagiarism
B. Malpractice
D. Malfeasance
104.
Which of the following exempt a nurse from negligence:
A. Force majeure
C. Stare decisis
B. Respondeat superior
D. Good Samaritan Law
105.
The nurse failed to put the side rails up for a delirious patient and the patient sustained multiple injuries,
what doctrine will be applied to prove the nurse is negligent?
A. Force majeure
B. Res ipsa loquitor
C. Respondeat Superior
D. Stare decisis
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106.
The nursing education program shall provide general and professional nursing foundation in consonance
with requirements of:
A. BON
B. PRC
C. PNA
D. CHED
107.
The nursing curriculum is described as:
A. Integrated comprehensive
B. Professional general
C. Competency based; Community oriented
D. Competency oriented only
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Upon graduation, nurse are ready for:
A. A specialized nursing practice
B. First-level generalized practice
C. Administrative 7 supervisory position
D. all of the above
110.
The following are requirements for inactive nurses returning to practice:
1. one month practicum
2. one month didactic
3. 3 months didactic
4. 3 months practicum
A. 1 & 3
B. 1 & 2
C. 1 & 4
D. 2 & 4
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25. Mr. Santos, RN works in a nursing home and he knows that one of his duties is to be an advocate for his patients.
Mr. Santos knows a primary duty of an advocate is to:
A. Maintain the patients right to privacy
B. Complete all nursing responsibilities on time
C. Act as the patients legal representative
D. Safeguard the well being of every patient
26. The nursing unit educator explains to a group of new nurse orientees that the nursing shortage has impacted
medical cases in which of the following ways in society?
A. It has led to an increase in medical errors due to understaffing
B. it has reduced autonomy and independence of individual nurses
C. it has raised to a new level the need for delegation to unlicensed personnel
D. It has led to refined narrow definitions of liability
27. Which of the following is the best measure for the professional nurse to use in rendering personal liability for
malpractice litigation?
A. offer an expression of regret to the client when you make an error
B. Maintain a clear and open line of communication with each client
C. Adhere to professional national standards of care
D. Develop policies to ensure adequate client assessment
28. After an incident occurred that involved the use of a medical device and the incident resulted in serious injury to a
client, the nurse manager explains to staff that the report will be forwarded to which federal agency?
A. Food and Drug Administration
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS)
D. National Institute of Health (NIH)
29. On admission to the hospital a client gives the nurse a document naming an individual to make choices in the
case of the client becoming incapacitated. The document also includes the clients end-of-life wishes. The nurse
communicates during intershift report that the client has a copy of which document in the medical record?
A. Living will
C. Last will and testament
B. Durable power of attorney
D. Do-not-resuscitate order
30. A nurse accidentally administers an overdose of a medication that subsequently leads to the clients death. The
nurse understands that this is a sentinel event that may have financial consequences under which of the following
types of laws?
A. Constitutional Law
C. Civil Law
B. Administrative Law
D. Statutory Law
31. A nurse wrongfully administers a large dose of insulin by the intravenous push (IVP) route, which causes
complications for the client and an extended hospital stay. The nurse anticipates that the client may file which of
the following claims against the nurse to cover the additional expenses incurred?
A. Intentional tort
C. Tort
B. Breach of Duty
D. Respondeat Superior
32. A nurse uses a new intravenous pump for the first time. The client receives too much intravenous (IV) fluid and
develops heart failure. The nurse manager concludes that which type of law benefits the client in this case?
A. Constitutional Law
C. Statutory Law
B. Administrative Law
D. Tort
33. A newly licensed nurse is explaining to a potential applicant to nursing school how nursing practices is regulated.
The nurse identifies which of the following as a state statute that constitutes statutory law?
A. Nurse practice act
C. Good Samaritan Law
B. State board of Nursing
D. Active Labor Act
34. A nurse does not use a moist heating pad (K-pad) correctly, and a client with diabetic neuropathy of the legs
suffers a burn injury. The nurse contacts the professional insurance carrier, fearful of which type of legal
consequence to this level of care?
A. Respondent superior
C. Wrongful injury
B. Defamation
D. Malpractice
35. A nurse inserted a urinary drainage catheter without properly cleaning the clients perineal area according to
agency policy and the directions on the pre-packaged kit. Subsequently, the client developed urosepsis and died.
The nurse understands that, in a court of law, these actions could be considered grounds for which of the
following most specific charges?
A. Negligence
C. A criminal action
B. A tort
D. Respondent superior
36. A nurse uses a new intravenous (IV) pump for the first time. The client receives too much intravenous fluids and
develops heart failure. The nurse is aware that which type of negligence is involved in this case?
A. Standards
C. Communication
B. Equipment
D. Documentation
37. A state board of nursing mandates that Licensed Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) are not
permitted to draw blood specimens from central line devices. The nurse recognizes that this regulation is based
on which type of law?
A. Constitutional law
C. Common law
B. Statutory law
D. Standard law
38. A nurse is newly assigned to the care of a client who has not been involved in the plan of care and instead,
decisions have been made for the client. The nurse is concerned that which principle is of greatest concern in this
clients situation?
A. Maleficence
C. Autonomy
B. Deontology
D. Beneficence
39. A nurse manger observes a staff nurse access a clients financial records. When asked about this behavior, the
nurse responded, As a nurse, I have a right to know the financial status. What is the best response of the nurse
manager?
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C. Mitigating circumstances
B. Exempting circumstances
D. Aggravating circumstances
Situation 3. : R.A. 7164 provides that all successful examinees in the nursing licensure examination
should be certificate of registration holders.
Registration after passing the Nursing licensure Examination is given by the government as:
A. A privilege
C. An award
B. A right
D. A recognition
54.
You submitted together with your nursing licensure examination application form a fake Related Nursing
Experience document. You are liable to which of the following illegal acts?
A. Forgery of documents
C. Misrepresentation
B. Incompetence
D. Falsification of documents
56.
Luisa, 77 years old, is a hemiplegic patient. Her left hand and left leg are movable but very weak. She is also very
stubborn. What particular bioethical principle will to use in the care of Luisa?
A. Beneficence
C. Justice
B. Non-maleficence
D. Proportionality
58.
What ethical principles should one carry while working abroad?
A. Justice when and where this is due
B. Beneficence for all
C. Autonomy for one's decisions
D. Respect for self and others
A mother who is pregnant and has ovarian cancer has to undergo surgery to treat the cancer. In the process, the
fetus died. The doctrine that justifies the death of fetus is:
A. Justice
C. Autonomy
B. Exception to the Rule
D. Double effect
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62. Situation 4: The nurse's understanding of ethico-legal responsibilities will guide his/her nursing practice.
63. The principles that govern right and proper conduct of a person regarding life, biology and the health professions
is referred to as:
A. Morality
C. Bioethics
B. Religion
D. Values
64. The purpose of having a nurses' code of ethics is:
A. To define the roles and functions of health care givers
B. To help the public understand professional conduct expected for nurses
C. Identify nursing action recommended for specific health situations
D. Delineate the scope and areas of nursing practice
65. You inform the patient about his rights which include the following, except:
A. Right to expect that the records about his care will be treated as confidential
B. Right to obtain information about another patient
C. Right to consent or decline to participate in research studies or experiments
D. Right to expect reasonable continuity of care
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67. Situation 5: Mr. Cruz, 60 year old is schedule for laparotomy operation the next day. The nurse in the afternoon
shift advised him that he will be on NPO after midnight. On waking up the next morning, he saw his breakfast and
ate it. His operation was cancelled.
68. In this particular situation, who is to be blamed?
A. The patient himself
B. The nurse in the afternoon shift
C. The attendant for bringing in his breakfast
D. The nurse in the night shift
69. You started an IV infusion. The doctor of you patient questioned why you started the IV infusion. Your best
response is:
A. There was a physician around when I did it.
B. This is my IV Nurse ID card.
C. The Nursing Practice Act of 1991 allows RN's to practice IV.
D. You ordered it.
70.
71. Situation 6: Mr. Martin, 71 years old was suddenly rushed to the hospital because of severe chest pain.
On admission, he was diagnosed to have acute myocardial infarction and was placed in ICU.
72. While in the ICU, he executes the documents that list medical treatment he chooses to refuse in case his
condition becomes severe to a point that he will be unable to make decisions for himself. This document is:
A. Living will
C. Last will and testament
B. Informed consent
D. Power of attorney
73. After one day, the patient's condition worsened and feeling hopeless. He requested the nurse to remove oxygen.
The nurse should:
A. Follow the patient because it is his right to die gracefully
B. Follow the patient, as it is his right to determine the medical regimen he needs
C. Refuse the patient and encourage
D. Refuse the patient since euthanasia is not accepted in the Philippines
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76. Euthanasia is an ethical dilemma which confronts nurse on the ICU because:
A. The choices involved do not appear to be clearly right or wrong
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Perla chose nursing as her life-long career. It is necessary that she must
understand this profession as to guide her practically and professionally as a nurse. Which among the following
phrases best describes what professional nursing is all about?
A. A nurse has always experienced proper community health training
B. Has independence towards the practice of her nursing profession
C. Always observe ethical and professional practice
D. Provide diligent care for all regardless of their financial status
108.
A nurse was apprehended after carrying 25 grams of methamphetamine
hydrochloride inside patients room, the following are the possible liabilities or sanctions for him, EXCEPT:
A. Revocation of license
C. fines
B. Suspension
D. imprisonment
109.
The nurse just admitted a patient who was reported to be a rape victim. What
should be the primordial consideration that must be done by the nurse together by other members of the team?
A. Assess for lacerations and internal pains
B. have a non-judgmental attitude
C. Put the patient in a secured and safe environment
D. call a police officer
110.
Each professional nurse must be legally accountable in all his actions which
involve proper monitoring and recording. The legal implication of this is due to?
A. That regardless if the nurse recorded his observation or not, he shall still be accountable and liable
B. If the nurse did not document anything. He shall not be liable
C. If it was not written although it was performed, it is considered as not having been done at all
D. Because a chart needs to be completely by handwritten words
111.Who among the following cannot legally give consent to any medical or surgical treatment?
2. A person accused of civil interdiction
3. A minor person
4. An unconscious or imbecile person
5. Emancipated minor
112.
A. 1,2,3
C. 1,3,4
113.
B. 2,3,4
D. 1,2,4
114.
Which of the following constitute defamation?
1. if the use criticizes the work of another nurse in front of the patient
2. if the nurse releases any privilege communication to a friend
3. if the head nurse tells to the chief nurse for evaluation concerning efficacy of her staff nurse
4. if the nurse informs the patient about the incompetence of another nurse
115.
A. 1,2,3
C.1,3,4
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B. 2,3,4
D. 1,2,4
117.
If the nurse allows the publication of a picture of a malformed baby without
the consent of the parents constitute:
A. Defamation
C. False imprisonment
B. Invasion to the right of privacy
D. Battery
118.
Considered as crime against civil interdiction of a person?
A. Homicide
C. Illegal detention
B. Murder
D. Simulation of birth
119.
To avoid legal entanglement, the nurse should do the following?
A. He must have basic knowledge regarding the new Philippine Nursing Law
B. He is aware of the laws affecting nurses
C. Upgrade ones skills and competence as a nurse
D. All of the above
120. Which of the following statement is false about an implied contract?
A. Its agreements is presumed
B. Its agreements is inferred from the acts of the partied
C. It must still have consent by the parties
D. It is formal contract