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NURS 1001 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 2023 A+
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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. 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. A patient refuses to take his antibiotic because he believes that it’s 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 C. Refer to the attending physician about his refusal D. Ask the patient to sign the waiver of responsibility. 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 B. Non- maleficence C. Justice D. Autonomy 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 B. Justice C. Non-maleficence D. Beneficence
The Code of Ethics of Nurses in the Philippines was approved the Board of Nursing through: A. BON Resolution No. 1955 s. 1989 B. BON Resolution No. 633 s. 1984 C. BON Resolution No. 110 s. 1998 D. BON Resolution No. 99-14 s. 1999 When conflict arises regarding management of patient care, which of the following actions of Erin is NOT within legal norms? A. Physician’s orders B. Preference of the family C. Patient’s rights D. Institutional policy 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 patient’s charts. Which TWO of the following are qualifications of witnesses? i. 18 years of age or older ii. Not designated as the patient’s health care representative or alternate iii. Relative of the patient iv. Attending physician A. 1 & 2 B. 2 & 3
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. Which of the following requirements is NOT needed for Benedict to qualify for the said examination? A. A holder of Bachelor’s 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 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% B. 70 %, 65%
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. 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 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, B. 1,2,4,
Which of the following information is NOT indicated in the professional identification card issued to Benedict? A. Date of examination B. Registration date C. Date of issuance and expiration D. License number Benedict knows that he is duty bound to renew his professional identification card every how often? A. Every five years B. Every three years C. Annually D. Biannually As a registered nurse, Benedict is covered by the law regulating the practice of nursing in the Philippines which is: A. R.A. 4704 B. R.A. 7164
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 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
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. Which of the following laws prohibits the practice of midwifery without the license to practice?
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, B. 2,3, C. 1,3, D. 1,2,3, 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 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 B. EO # 220 C. BON Res. # 425 D. R.A. 9173 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 B. R.A. 7719
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 B. Family Code of the Philippines C. Milk code of the Philippines D. Generics code of the Philippines 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 B. 2 & 3
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 B. Assaul t C. Invasion of Privacy D. Misdemeanor 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 B. Harassme nt C. Slander D. Battery 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 patient’s right to: A. Privacy B. Self- determination C. Slander D. Battery 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. Which of the following terms refer to Karla and the two other nurses? A. Respondents B. Plaintiffs C. Witnesses D. Accomplices 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 B. Defenda nt C. Respondent D. Jury 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? A. Subpoena duces tecum B. Subpoena ad testificandum C. Respondent D. Jury Which of the following doctrines will apply if it is proven that Karla did not go through a rigid training before being deployed as a staff nurse due to acute demand for her services?
A. Res ipsa loquitor B. Respondeat superior C. Force majeur D. Epikia Which of the following conditions will NOT establish the doctrine of res ipsa loquitor for Karla? A. The injury done to the patient was such nature that it would not normally occur unless Karla was not negligent. B. The injury was caused by a voluntary action on the part of the private duly caregiver. C. The injury was due to the assistance of the clinical assistant who was instructed by Karla to help her. D. The injury was not due to the voluntary participation of the family. Which of the following are the elements of professional negligence? i. Existence of a duty on the part of the person charged to use due care ii. Failure to meet standards of due care; iii. Foreseeability of harm resulting from failure to meet the standard iv. The power of control over the agency or instrumentality A. 1,2, B. 2,3,
If found guilty of professional negligence, she would likely be given penalty, which could be any of the following EXCEPT: A. Revocation of License B. P50,000 penalty C. Life imprisonment D. 6 year-imprisonment Which of the following circumstances are considered mitigating circumstances in the case filed against Karla? A. When she voluntarily confesses her guilt before the Board before the presentation of evidence B. When she acts in fulfillment of a duty. C. When she acted with abuse of confidence or obvious ungratefulness. D. When she acted under the impulse of uncontrollable fear of an equal of greater injury to the patient The board after a series of hearings found Karla and the two other nurses to be not guilty of the case filed against them. Which of the following is considered an exempting circumstance? A. The injury, which was merely an accident, was caused without fault or intention of doing it.
B. The nurses act in fulfillment of duty C. The nurses had no intention to commit so grave a wrong as the one committed. D. The nurses act with evident premeditation. Prior to his death, Mr Bernas was able to make a legal declaration of his intentions upon death. Which of the following terms refer to this testamentary document? A. Writ B. Exhibi t C. Will D. Injunction Situation 11: Ms. Sheena Perez is the Health Education Program Officer of the Municipal Health Office. She plans to develop programs based on the various laws and directives from the DOH. Questions 91-100 refer to this situation. She knows that all prescriptions of the municipal health officer should be in generics. What law provides for this mandate? A. R. A. 9173 B. R. A. 6675
Sheen has to consider managing the resources of the MHO. She knows that the delivery of basic services and facilities of the national government was transferred to the local government units. Which of the following laws mandated this? A. R. A. 7305 B. R. A. 7160
Which of the following provisions does NOT apply to RA 7305? A. Promote and improve the socio-economic well being of health workers B. Develop their skills and capabilities C. Encourage those qualified and with abilities to remain in government service D. Standardizes the salaries of nurses working in the government She deems it necessary for the nurses in the community health to be recognized and certified as a specialty group. Which of the following supports this objective?
A. BON Resolution No. 118, s. 2002 B. BON Resolution No. 24, s. 1999 C. BON Resolution No. 14, s. 1998 D. BON Resolution No. 425, s. 2003 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.
Sheena knows that the suspension of the certificate of registration should not exceed how many years? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 6 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. 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 B. 2 years C. 6 months D. 4 months In order to motivate her team. Sheena announced that the salary of nurses has been upgraded to salary grade. A. 12 B. 13
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. 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 SITUATION 1: NURSES SHALL BE AWARE OF HER LEGAL AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITIES ESPECIALLY IN THE DISCHARGE OF HER
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? A. NURSE M, DR X AND HOSPITAL C. DR. X ONLY 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? A. THE NURSE B. THE DOCTOR C. THE HOSPITAL D. ALL OF THE ABOVE A NURSE’S EMPLOYER IS CONSIDERED LIABLE FOR THE NURSE’S ACTION UNDER THE RULE OF? A. RES IPSA LOQUITOR C. RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR B. GOOD SAMARITAN D. STARE DECISIS 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? A. ACCOMPLICE B. ACCESSORY C. PRINCIPAL D. WITNESS THE DOCTOR WHO PERFORMED THE OPERATION IS LIABLE AS? (REFER CHOICES NO. 7) WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECTING CRIMINAL LIABILITY WILL BE APPLICABLE TO THE WOMAN AND HER MOTHER WHO SOUGHT ILLEGAL ABORTION? A. JUSTIFYING B. EXEMPTING C. MITIGATING D. AGGRAVATING A NURSE’S 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
B. NOT LIABLE SINCE SHE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE DRUG EFFECTS C. NOT LIABLE SINCE SHE IS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DOCTOR D. LIABLE SINCE SHE IS EXPECTED TO OBSERVE SOUND JUDGMENT IN CARRYING DOCTOR’S ORDER 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? A. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT C. ILLEGAL DETENTION B. ILLEGAL RESTRAINT D. RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE 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? A. JUSTIFYING B. EXEMPTING C. MITIGATING D. ALTERNATIVE A NURSE OUT OF PITY UNHOOKED THE PATIENT FROM A RESPIRATOR. THE PATIENT DIED IN 5 DAYS. THIS TYPE OF FELONY IS? A. CONSUMMATED B. FRUSTRATED C. ATTEMPTED D. ANY OF THE ABOVE 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? A. CONSUMMATED B. FRUSTRATED C. ATTEMPTED D. NO FELONY IF THE NURSE WAS SUED FOR RECKLESS IMPRUDENCE RESULTING TO HOMICIDE AND PUNISHED BY PRISION CORRECTIONAL, THE SEVERITY OF FELONY IS CLASSIFIED AS?
PATIENTS FOR CULPABLE FELONIES TO OCCUR, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ELEMENTS, EXCEPT? A. FREEDOM B. INTELLIGENCE C. INTENT D. FAULT NEGLIGENCE CAN BE PROVEN IF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS ARE PRESENT:
A. PROPER SUPERVISION B. DILIGENCE OF A GOOD FATHER/MOTHER OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING C. EXTRAORDINARY DILIGENCE IN SELECTION OF FACULTY D. EXTRAORDINARY DILIGENCE IN THE SELECTION OF STUDENTS MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENTS INFORMATION IS PART OF NURSE’S? A. ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY C. ACCOUNTABILITY B. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
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? A. MURDER C. GIVING ASSISTANCE TO SUICIDE B. HOMICIDE D. ALL OF THE ABOVE IN DETERMINING NURSES’ LIABILITY OR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR AN ACT, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE BASIS. WHICH ONE IS NOT A FACTOR? A. DEGREE OF DILIGENCE C. DEGREE OF PARTICIPATION B. STAGE OF EXECUTION OF AN ACT D. INTENT/FAULT OR NEGLIGENCE 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; WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS IS BEST IF ANOTHER NURSE ASKED YOU TO DOCUMENT HER NURSING CARE?
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING B. IT IS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL TO ITS ALUMNI IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE GRADUATES EMPLOYABILITY AND COMPETENCE C. IT IS OFFERED TO INFORM NURSES TO EMPLOYED BY THE HOSPITAL REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE TO TQM