Jurisprudence PDF
Jurisprudence PDF
A physician asks a nurse to discontinue the feeding tube in a client who is in chronic
vegetative state. The physician tells the nurse that the request was made by the client’s
spouse and children. The nurse understands the legal basis for carrying out the order and
first checks the client’s record for documentation of:*
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2. A nurse has been assigned to care for a young man recovering at home from a
disabling lung function. While obtaining a nursing history, the nurse learns that the
infection is probably the result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse informs
the client she is morally opposed to homosexuality and cannot care for him. The nurse then
leaves the client’s home. Which of the following is true regarding the nurse’s actions?*
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a. The nurse has a duty to protect self from client care situations that are morally repellent.
b. The nurse has a legal right to inform the client of any barriers to providing care.
c. The nurse has the right to refuse to care for any client without justifying that refusal.
d. The nurse has a duty to provide competent care to assigned clients in a nondiscriminatory
manner.
a. Libel
b. Slander
c. Assault
d. Negligence
4. A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells the nurse “I am leaving
now. I have to go. I have things that I have to do right away.” The client has not been
discharged. In fact the client is scheduled for an important diagnostic test to be performed
in 1 hour. After discussing the client’s concern with the client, the client dresses and begins
to walk out of the hospital room. The most appropriate nursing action is to:*
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5. Two nurses are in the cafeteria having lunch in a quiet secluded area. A physical
therapist from the physical therapy department joins the nurses. During lunch, the nurse
discuss a client who was physically abused. After lunch the physical therapist provides
therapy as prescribed to this physically abused client and asks the client questions about
the physical abuse. The client discovers that the nurses told the therapist about the abuse
situation and is emotionally harmed. The ramifications associated with the nurses’
discussion about the client are most appropriately associated with which of the following?*
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6. A nurse lawyer provides an education session to the nursing staff regarding client
rights. A staff nurse asks the lawyer to describe an example might relate to invasion of
client privacy. Which of the following indicates a violation of this right?*
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a. Try to obtain the spouse’s telephone number and call the spouse to obtain telephone consent
before the surgical procedure
b. Transport the client to the operating room and immediately as required by the physician
without obtaining an informed consent.
c. Ask a friend that accompanied the client to the emergency room to sign the consent form
d. Call the nursing supervisor to initiate a court order for the surgical procedure
a. “I promise I will not tell anyone but let’s see what can we do about this.”
b. “I have the legal obligation to report this type of abuse.”
c. “Lets talk about the ways that will prevent your daughter for hitting you.”
d. “This should not be happening, and if it happens again you must call the emergency
department.”
c. Not being a violation of the client’s privacy because the nurse does not tell anyone what is in
the chart
d. Gaining information to assist a friend through a difficult time.
10. The nurse is eating lunch in a nursing home cafeteria. Two nurse aides can be heard
at the next table talking about a resident by name. Which of the following is the priority
nursing action*
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a. Talk to the nurse aides privately later about this inappropriate behavior
b. Tell the nurse aides that they are being overheard and should talk quietly
c. Report them to their supervisor
d. Tell the nurse aides that they are breaching confidentiality
11. A 66 year old client is admitted to a long term care facility for rehabilitation
following a total hip replacement. Client refuses to stay in the facility and tells the nurse, “I
am going to walk home.” Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse?*
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a. Tell the client that rehab is necessary and leaving is not possible
12. A nurse observes a staff member telling an older adult client that if the client does
not take prescribed oral meds, desserts will be withheld. The nurse reports the behavior of
the staff member as:*
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a. Assault
b. Battery
c. Malpractice
d. Negligence
13. The nurse caring for an older adult tears the skin of the client while removing a
piece of tape. The skin is attached to the upper arm and to the tape. The nurse cuts the
attached part of the skin with scissors in order to remove the tape. The nurse fails to
understand that if harm comes to the client during the act of cutting the skin with scissors,
which of the following could the nurse be charged with?*
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a. Malpractice
b. Negligence
c. Acceptable practice
d. Assault
14. The nurse caring for an older adult client soiled with feces fails to clean and bathe
the client, leaving the client for another staff to care for. Another nurse reports this nurse
as guilty of:*
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a. Nonmaleficence
b. Negligence
c. Malpractice
d. Assault
15. Kate has suffered a fractured pelvis in an automobile accident. She has been
hospitalized for 3 days when she tells her primary nurse that she has something to tell her
but she does not want the nurse to tell anyone. Kate says that she has tried to donate blood
and tested positive for HIV. What is the best action for the nurse to take?*
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16. Kate Tell her nurse that she has had many sexual partners. She has been on oral
contraceptive and frequently had not requested that her partners use condoms. She denies
IV drug use. She tells the nurse that she believes that she will die soon. What would be the
best response for the nurse to make?*
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17. The hospital research team offered Kate the opportunity to participate in research
on a new therapy. The researcher asks the nurse to obtain Kate’s consent. What is the most
appropriate action for the nurse to take?*
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a. Be sure Kate understands the project before she signs the consent form
b. Read the consent form to Kate and give her an opportunity to ask questions
18. Kate decided not to participate in the research project. She had signed the consent
form, but she has changed her mind. The nurse tells Kate that she has the right to change
her mind base upon which of the following principles?*
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a. Paternalism and justice
b. Autonomy and Informed consent
19. The nurse is in the hospital’s public canteen and hears two nursing assistant talking
about the client in 1201.They are using her name and discussing intimate details about her
illness. Which of the following actions is best for the nurse to take?*
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a. Go over and tell the nursing assistant that their actions are inappropriate, especially in a
public place
b. Wait and tell the assistants later that they were overheard discussing the client. Otherwise,
they might be embarrassed.
c. Tell the nursing assistants’s supervisor about the incident. It is the supervisor’s responsibility
to address the issue.
d. Say nothing. It is not the nurse’s job and he/she is not responsible for the assistants’ action
20. A client on your medical-surgical unit has a cousin who is a physician and wants to
see the chart. Which of the following is the best response for the nurse to take?*
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21. In which circumstance may the nurse legally and ethically disclose confidential
information about a client?*
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22. A client has suffered an extensive brain injury and can’t make his own treatment
choices. Which written document is recognized by state law and provides directions for
provisions of care at time when the client cant make his own choices*
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a. Advance directive
b. Living will
c. Durable power of attorney
d. Patient self-determination
d. Mentally competent and incompetent clients can legally give informed consent
24. A female patient was rushed to the hospital with third degree burns and died a few
hours after. Apparently husband tied her and locked her up the room and proceeded to
burn their rented room. In your assessment, having an understanding of crime
circumstances, when the crime is committed with premeditation is considered as:*
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a. Justifying
b. Mitigating
c. Aggravating
d. Exempting
25. There are four circumstances affecting criminal liability. When a person had
voluntary plea of guilt in a court proceeding it is considered as:*
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a. Exempting circumstance
b. Justifying circumstance
c. Alternative circumstance
d. Mitigating Circumstance
26. Shawn knows that the suspension of the certificate of Registration should not
exceed how many years?*
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a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 6
27. In addition to the prescribe period, the following are the other conditions for which
the revoked certificates can be re-issued. Which one is not included?*
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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 three months practicum
28. She plans for a Certification Program for the nurses under the city health office. How
long will the beneficiaries of the program are obliged to serve in any of the Philippine
Hospital?*
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a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 6 months
d. 4 months
29. According to R.A 9173, a faculty member of the college of nursing should possess
which of the following qualifications?*
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a. Master’s degree in Nursing
30. The Philippine Nursing Law requires inactive nurses who want to return to practice
render:*
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31. In order to pass the board examination, a nurse examinee must obtain a general
average rating of:*
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c. 1,2,5
d. 3,4,5
33. If a patient refused an injection of Depoprovera and the nurse insisted despite of the
refusal, the nurse can be held liable for which of the following?*
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a. Assault and Battery
b. Malpractice
c. Negligence
d. Incompetence
a. Every 3 years
b. Annually
c. Biannually
d. Every 4 years
35. To whom is the power to regulate the NURSING Profession in Philippines vested
upon?*
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a. PRC
b. BON
c. ANSAP
d. ADPCN
38. Performing a procedure on a client in the absence of informed consent lead to which
of the following charges?*
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a. Fraud
b. Harassment
c. Assault and battery
d. Breach of confidentiality
39. A nurse applies for a position in a cardiovascular intensive care unit and indicates
on her resume that she has obtained certification in critical care nursing. The nurse does
not eventually have this certification. This situation is an example of which legal issue?*
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a. Libel
b. Slander
c. Fraud
d. Negligence
40. Nurse Gwen dreams of pursuing a career as a dean of college if nursing someday.
Which of the following qualifications does nurse Gwen should have to be a dean?*
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a. She must have at least 1 year experience in teaching and management in nursing education
b. Possess a master’s degree in Public Health
41. A command issued by the court to appear at a certain time and place to give
testimony on a matter:*
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a. Litigation
b. Will
c. Subpoena ad testificandum
42. Nurse Sandra, a BON Member for 3 years is asked to continue her term for another
year. This is what type of appointment? *
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a. Regular appointment
b. Ad Interim appointment
c. Doctrine of hold-over
d. Pass-over doctrine
43. Nurse Karmen, a Board Member for 1 year and a half, resigned due to health
problems. Meanwhile, Nurse Judy was appointed by the president to fill in the position
Nurse Karmen has left. Judy was appointed by?*
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a. Regular appointment
b. Ad Interim appointment
c. Doctrine of hold-over
d. Pass-over doctrine
44. As nurse, she should be guided by the nursing law in the country. Which is NOT a
provision of this law?*
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a. Increases the composition 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 specialty organizations by the Board in coordination with the
accredited professional organization
d. Provides for incentives and benefits system for nurses and
their dependents
45. 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
instituitions 3. Requires the Chairman of the Board to be a holder of a doctorate
degree 4. Amends RA 7164*
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a. 1 & 2
b. 2 & 3
c. 3 & 4
d. 2 & $
46. Nurse Pamela is certain that only competent nurses are allowed to practice nursing
in the country. Which of the following warrants that this is strictly adhered to?*
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a. Competency assessment
b. Licensure and registration
47. 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 Nurse Pamela would constitute an assault?*
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a. “You don’t 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 tongue.”
d. “If you will let me take your temperature your fever will be gone”.
48. Some functions of the BON are considered to be quasi-legislative. Which of the
following functions belong to this category.*
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49. Nurse jen is subjected to the interrogation by the BON for an administrative case
filed against her. Nurse Jen is known as*
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a. Respondent
b. Plaintiff
c. Defendant
d. Complainant
50. What is the order from BON requiring Nurse Salve to appear to PRC?*
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a. Summon
51. If BON will require Hospital where nurse Salve is employed to bring the Medical
Chart to the PRC. What order is executed by BON?*
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a. Summon
b. Subpoena ad testificandum
c. Subpoena duces tecuum
d. Subpoena
52. If Nurse Jen will serve as a witness to a will executed by her patient and the patient
will entirely write down his will, the will us*
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a. Testamentary will
b. Holographic will
c. Nuncupative will
d. Notarial will
a. Probate
b. Escheat
c. Testament
d. Testate
54. If the patient of Nurse Jen died and failed to execute a will. The patient died as*
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a. Testate
b. Intestate
c. Probate
d. Escheat
55. Nurse Pokwang entered into a contract with the hospital that just in case the patient
will fail to pay hospitalization bill, Nurse Pokwang will be the one to pay. The Contract is*
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a. Expressed contract
b. Implied contract
c. Formal contract
d. Informal contract
56. When resigning from a job, the professional expectation from a nurse is;*
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57. When the patient complains about the doctor, the nurse should;*
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a. side with the patient and ask her to make a letter of complaint addressed to the Director of
the Hospital
b. not to make any comment
60. Based on the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers, a government nurse is
exempted from paying which of these*
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a. Community Tax
b. Professional tax
c. Income tax
d. Professional license
61. In court proceedings, the examination of the witness by the opponent is;*
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a. direct examination
b. cross examination
c. investigation
d. court proceeding
a. real evidence
b. testimonial evidence
c. hearsay
63. When a nurse is asked to become a witness to a case about the patient, she must
remember*
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b. privilege communication
c. right to privacy
d. to maintain her composure as a witness
64. When there is insufficient evidence to prove the guilt of the accused nurse, the case
is*
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a. dismissed
b. reinvestigated
c. appealed to a higher court
d. relieved
65.A crime done by a group of persons who all cooperate in the commission of the
offense is called;*
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a. accomplice
b. accessory
c. conspiracy
d. principal
66. A crime committed by one who filed a birth certificate when no birth actually
occurred;*
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a. substitution of birth
b. simulation of birth
c. forgery
d. miscommunication
67. The nurse write a letter to the editor of the newspaper accusing her employer of
wrongdoing, this action can be considered;*
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a. assault
b. misrepresentation
c. slander
d. libel
68. If the patient seeks the services of the nurse, it is assumed that she needs to pay the for
her professional services. This contract is considered;*
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a. implied
b. void
c. expressed
d. formal
70. When the property of a person who did not left a will becomes the property of the state
is called;*
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a. intestate
b. escheat
c. cheating
d. testatrix
c. it is in writing
d. there are at least three witneses
a. verdict
b. judgment
c. promulgation
d. litigation
74. The Office that has the custody of records of the administrative cases and investigations
of registered Nurses is the;*
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a. PNA
b. Civil Service Commission
c. PRC
d. BON
a. PRC
b. CHED
c. Civil Service Commission
d. Accredited Professional Organization
76. The night differential is equivalent to that percent of salary per day.*
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a. 10%
b. 20%
c. 30%
d. 40%
77. When a person works on a special holidays the person is entitled to how many percent
additional to the salary per day?*
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a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 100%
d. 50%
79. Eva is three months pregnant. Her parents do not know this. Eva informed her friend
Irene about the problem. Irene referred Eva to Gina an abortionist Eva had an abortion. If
those involved will be charged legally, who is considered as the principal?*
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a. Eva
b. Gina
c. Irene
d. None of them
a. Eva
b. Gina
c. Irene
d. None of them.
81. If during the investigation, the pieces of evidence were not found because Vivian
burned it. Vivian is considered as*
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a. accomplice
b. accessory
c. principal
d. co-principal
82. The law that requires hospitals in the Philippines to be licensed before it can offer to
serve the community.*
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a. PD 996
b. PD 651
c. PD 223
d. RA 4226
83. Improper or unskillful care of a patient by a nurse, and stepping beyond one’s authority
with serious consequences is termed as*
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a. negligence
b. tort
c. malpractice
d. liability
A. intestate
B. testator
C. plaintiff
D. respondent
C. a duty of a midwife
D. a legal responsibility of a midwife
86. Under RA 8187 Paternity Leave Act of 1997, the midwife can advise the husband to
apply a work leave with pay good for*
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A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 10 days
D. 15 days
A. investigative
B. enabling
C. determinative
D. corrective dispensing
89. Publication of congenitally malformed baby without the consent of parents constitutes
a sort known as*
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A. false imprisonment
B. assault and battery
C. invasion of right to privacy
D. defamation
90. When a member of the Board of Nursing is permitted to continue to exercise functions
of the office after the end of her lawful term until she is replaced is under the doctrine of*
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A. ad interim appointment
B. regular appointment
91. When a Board Member was appointed to fill vacancy during the absence of a regular
member is known as;*
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a. ad interim appointment
b. regular appointment
c. Hold over doctrine
d. tenure
92. If the board is conducting trial or proper hearing for the suspension or revocation of
license, it is exercising*
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A. Quasi Legislative Power
B. Quasi Judicial Power
C. Investigative Power
D. Determinative Power
B. right to privacy
C. rt. To self determination
D. perjury
94. The power of the Board to issue to pass resolutions and ordinances is known as*
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C. Executive Power
D. Determinative Power
A. autonomy
B. profit motivation
96. A nurse can practice her profession in a foreign country by virtue of reciprocity which
means that*
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97. When one forged the credentials in order to obtain a certificate of Registration it will
constitute*
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A. fraud
B. malpractice
C. criminal negligence
D. res ipsaloquitor
98. Lack of skills, knowledge and competence to perform one’s duties and responsibilities
is considered as*
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A. unprofessional
B. irresponsible
C. incompetent
D. ignorance
99. If the nurse failed to follow protocol in performing her duties. If the nurse cause an
injury to her patient then, it is*
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A. negligence
B. unprofessional conduct
C. dishonorable conduct
D. malpractice