Which of the following laws mandates that universal access for individuals, particularly adults, couples, women, and adolescents, to quality reproductive health services essential in promoting their right to health be given?
RA 11223
RA 10354
RA 11166
RA 11036
John obtained his PRC identification card on August 7, 2023, 3 days after his birthday. Knowing this, when will John's PRC ID expire?
August 4, 2027
August 7, 2027
August 4, 2026
August 7, 2026
To renew one's license, one must participate in Continuing Professional Development programs. How many CPD units are required for renewal?
20
15
30
45
RA 7164 or The Philippine Nursing Act of 1991 was the former law that regulated the nursing profession in the country. What law was enacted to repeal the former and acts as the current Nursing Law of the Philippines?
RA 9713
RA 9173
RA 9317
RA 9137
According to the Nursing Law, in order to pass the board exam, an aspiring nurse must obtain a minimum score of _________ for each subject
70%
65%
60%
75%
RA 9173 also mandates the qualifications to be a member of the Board of Nursing. Which among the following does not count as a qualification?
Must have a master's degree in nursing, education, or any allied medical profession
Be a natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines
Have at least 10 years of continuous practice of the profession anywhere prior to appointment
Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization of nurses
According to RA 9173, how many members does the Board of Nursing have?
6
5
7
4
To be a faculty in a college of nursing, RA 9173 provides the qualifications needed. Which among the following are these? Select all that apply.
I. Have at least 2 years of clinical practice in a field of specialization
II. Be a member of good standing in the accredited professional organization
III. Must have a master's degree in nursing
I, II, III
II, III
II only
I only
Rene is planning to conduct a qualitative study on the communication patterns and practices of an indigenous group in Northern Luzon. What would be the most appropriate research design that he should use?
Phenomenology
Ethnography
Grounded Theory
Cultural Relativism
Jeff wishes to know the effect of different types of 2nd generation antipsychotics on the emotional state of schizophrenic patients in the ward. Upon conducting this research, Jeff randomly assigns each patient in the area to be given a specific antipsychotic as part of his study. What research design is Jeff using?
Correlational
Exploratory
Experimental
Quasi-Experimental
Defamation is defined as the act of damaging an individual's reputation. Which among the following are considered as forms of defamation?
Select all that apply.
I. Libel
II. Slander
III. Battery
IV. Assault
I, II, III, IV
I, II
II, IV
I, III
Nurse Kel tells everyone that their Head Nurse, Hero cheated on her husband through their Facebook group chat and a public post. What type of tort did Nurse Kel commit?
Libel
Assault
Invasion of privacy
Slanderr
Hero, in retaliation, announces to all their co-workers during her shift that Kel has been stealing opioid medication from the area due to his addiction. What can Hero be liable for?
Breach in confidentiality
Invasion of Privacy
Libel
Slander
Which among the following statements regarding battery and assault are true?
Assault and battery can be used interchangeably.
Battery is when someone verbally threatens another person while assault is when the person goes through with the action that causes harm to another.
Battery involves non-consensual touching of a person regardless if injury occurs or not while assault is only considered when injury occurs because of the action.
Assault describes an unjustifiable threat to a person while battery involves willful touching of person that may or may not cause them harm.
Mary overhears the nurse telling her brother that if he keeps on moving round and avoiding taking his medications, the nurse will restrain him. Mari can sue the nurse for _________.
Slander
Assault
Battery
False imprisonment
This is known as an agreement by the client to accept receiving a specific treatment or undergoing a procedure after being provided information regarding said intervention.
Informed consent
Informed decision
Autonomy
Full disclosure
Which of the following statements made by the client indicates that informed consent was achieved properly
"Compared to the alternative treatments, I think this procedure would best suit my lifestyle."
"The nurse told me that the benefits of the procedure are all I needed to know."
"I wasn't aware that this medication will be used but I'm still okay with the procedure."
"I was still sleepy from my medication when the doctor gave the instructions."
Which of the following individuals can give informed consent?
Chan, a middle-aged man who is in a stuporous state
Jose, a healthy individual who turns 18 in 6 months
Chris, a young adult who is illiterate
Maria, a 20-year-old with bipolar disorder going through a manic episode
Nurses act as witnesses when the physician obtains informed consent from the patient. As a witness, the nurse should ensure the following except?
The client was awake and competent when the explanation was given.
The client gave the consent voluntarily.
The client received enough information regarding the procedure.
The client accepted the procedure
Nurse Nina found that the surgeon already obtained the patient's consent while she was not around. To best asses if the client understood the explanation given during obtaining informed consent what can the nurse do?
Explain the procedure again and have them repeat what you said.
Ask them if they have any questions regarding the procedure.
Remind them that they can still change their mind and cancel the procedure.
Have them explain in their own words what they have been told.
Which of the following statements best describes an ethical dilemma?
A conflict between the nurse's duty and the patient's best interest
A conflict between a family's different opinions
A conflict between the nurse and midwife's decisions
A conflict between the doctor's order and the written order
When a nurse faces an ethical dilemma, what would be the best guide that they can use in their practice?
Preamble of the Philippines
RA 9173
Hospital policies and protocols
Code of Ethics
In a crisis situation, what would be the best leadership style to be employed?
Laissez-Faire
Democratic
Bureaucratic
Authoritarian
Which leadership style involves minimal leader participation and based on noninterference?
Socialist
Bureaucratic
Avoidance
Laissez-Faire
Head Nurse Ray is confident in his staff as all of them are experienced nurses and lets them decide how to go about with patient care. This has also led him to not be as hands-on with them as he used to. What leadership style is Ray using?
Democratic
Bureaucratic
Authoritarian
Laissez-Faire
Head Nurse Ray states that a Laissez-Faire leadership is the best type of leadership as it as has greatly helped him in this area. Is Ray's statement true?
Yes, compared to other leadership styles, the leader does not have to work as much
No, the democratic style is considered the best as it balances both leader and member participation
Yes, it is highly advantageous for him due to his competent staff
No, one style is not necessarily better as each have their own advantages and disadvantages
Dave, a nurse administrator, knows that in the creation of policies, it is a matter of group discussion and decision-making. During staff meetings on updating facility policies, he ensures that everyone in the team has a say and decides via making a consensus among members. What leadership style does Dave employ?
Liberal
Democratic
Republican
Laissez-Faire
Abby wishes to study the lived experiences of patients with leukemia undergoing chemotherapy. What would be the appropriate research design to use?
Grounded Theory
Ethnography
Experimental
Phenomenology
Jared aims to determine the average levels of anxiety among first time mothers during their first prenatal visit. What would be the appropriate research design for him to use?
Descriptive
Exploratory
Phenomenology
Experimental
A mother came for a consultation of her child with pus draining from the eyes. Upon inquiry, the nurse noted that the child had measles within the last 2 months. What should Nurse Abby recommend according to the IMCI guidelines?
Advise to apply Streptomycin ointment
Advise to take Amoxicillin
Advise to apply Tetracycline ointment
Treat with Gentian violet
Another parent came in regarding Amie's diarrhea which started in the past 15 days. The parent reported blood in the child's stool. Which of the following options shows the CORRECT TREATMENT for the illness classification appropriate for Amie?
SEVERE PERSISTENT DIARRHEA: Refer to hospital
PERSISTENT DIARRHEA: Advise to take multivitamins and minerals for 14 days and advise to follow-up in 5 days.
DYSENTERY: Give ciprofloxacin for 3 days and remind to follow-up in 3 days.
SOME DEHYDRATION: Give oral Amoxicillin for 5 days.
Cyrus came to the clinic for consult of his younger son. Which of the following is NOT INCLUDED among the DANGER SIGNS to assess by the nurse?
Passing stool frequently
Child vomits everything
Child is actively playing
Had convulsions the day before the consult
If a child requires urgent referral, the nurse should:
Stop the assessment and immediately ask caregiver to go to the nearby hospital
Call the nearby hospital and provide referral note to prevent treatment delays
Monitor the child for improvements and refer only when necessary
Complete assessment immediately, give urgent pre-referral treatments and prepare caregiver for travel to the hospital
Which of the following signs indicate severe dehydration?
Skin pinch goes back slowly
No movement at all
Restless and irritable
Yellow palms and soles
The nurse is currently monitoring Marie who is pregnant with twins. The nurse should monitor closely for which PRIORITY complication associated with Marie's pregnancy?
Post-term labor
Hemorrhoids
Maternal anemia
Costovertebral angle tenderness
Which of the following signs/symptoms would a nurse expect to see in a patient with placental abruption?
Painless vaginal bleeding
Increased fetal heart rate above normal limits
Increasing fundal height measurements
Fever with leukocytosis
Nurse Kath prepares the client with complete placenta previa in preparation for delivery the following options should Nurse Kath teach this client?
Deep breathing and coughing exercises
Leboyer water birth
Lamaze technique
Phases of the 1st stage of labor
Nurse Jena plans to incorporate injury prevention guidelines in the pediatric ward. Which interventions should be done to promote safety specifically for INFANTS AND TODDLERS?
I. Use large and soft toys without small parts
II. Place stuffed toys and comforters in the crib to promote comfort
III. Raise crib sides all the time
IV. Allow the toddler to remain in the bathroom alone to promote autonomy while toilet training
I, III
I, II, IV
II, and III
I, II, III
Ron, a 2-year old child, came with his father at the clinic. The nurse was asked regarding the age-appropriate toys for Ron. Which toy is the BEST choice for Ron based on his age?
Stacking blocks
Puzzle
Toy soldiers
Card game with large pictures
Kevin 16-year-old male, recently underwent an appendectomy. What should Nurse Clara PRIORITIZE to promote normal growth and development postoperatively?
Advise Kevin to rest more and read
Allow Kevin to interact with children of the same age group
Allow Kevin's family to bring his favorite computer games at the hospital.
Encourage parents to remain in the room at all times with Kevin
Mark, a 55-year-old male diagnosed with Type 1 DM, was being taught by the clinic nurse regarding his condition. Which statement by Mark indicates the need for further teaching?
"I will call my doctor if I am ill for more than a day."
"I need to stop taking my insulin if I am vomiting."
"I will drink small quantities of fluid every 15 to 30 minutes."
"I need to eat 10 to 15 g of carbs every 1-2 hours.