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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT I
POST – TEST (MLE 2017)
SITUATION 1. Proclamation No. 1275 a law that declares the
third week of OCTOBER every year as MIDWIFERY WEEK, the
Midwives Foundations of the Philippines celebrated the
Midwifery week with a theme “ Empowering women, youth
and adolescents on Reproductive Health Millennium
Development Program. A student midwives shall also aware
and be informed about the History of Midwife in the
Philippines and World.
1. The practice of midwifery in the Philippines was regulated
on December4, 1901 under the:
a. PD223 c. Proclamation No. 190
b. Public Act no. 310 d. RA7392
2. A board examiners for midwives was subsequently created
with the enactment of Republic Act 2644 on June 18, 1960.
The first board was composed of:
1. Valeriano b. Fugoso Jr.
2. Vicenta Ponce
3. Angelina Ponce
4. Franciso Duque
5. Edilberto Macasaet
a. 123 b. 1234 c. 12 d. 12345
3. The first chairman of the Board of midwifery is:
a. Valeriano B. Fugoso Jr. c. Jose Fabella
b. Franciso Duque d. Edilberto Macasaet
4. Who is the founder of the first school of Midwifery and this
school was named maternity and children’s Hospital?
a. Valeriano b. Fugoso Jr. c. Dr. Jose Fabella
b. Franciso Duque d. Edilberto Macasaet
5. The Philippine Midwifery Associations that was headed by
AGELINA PONCE, and it was the latter name Of Integrated
Midwife Association of the Philippines. In which IMAP was
formally registered though security of exchange commission
March 17, 1976. The one who created and accredited on
September 5, 1975 was:
a. BOM b. PRC c. CHED d. PHIMIDAS
6. What country in which midwife was considered as female
occupation attested by the Eber’s papyrus?
a. Egypt b. Greece c. China d. Philippines
7. What is the name of the tribe from Guatemala in which
they believe that being pregnant is to be “yawa” meaning
ill?
a. Balochistan b. Manobo c. Agnodice d. Maya
ETHICS
8. It is a method of inquiry which talks about the morality of
human behavior?
a. Law b. Values c. Norms d. Ethics
9. It is maintained the highest standard of integrity:
a. Law b. Values c. Norms d.Ethics
10. If an act is right or wrong without looking at the
consequences is termed as:
a. Utilitarianism c. Autonomy
b. Kantianism d. Consequentialist
11. We are faced with a moral dilemma when we have two
moral explanations leading to conflicting moral decisions.
The three common ways out of such moral dilemmas are:
1. come up with a creative third alternative that satisfies
both moral outcomes;
2. if possible, act sequentially on each to satisfy both
3. evaluation will show which is the strongest moral
explanation and decision.
4. communicate values of profession
a. 123 b. 1234 c. 12 d. 134
12. Which of the following is true with regards to the functions
of midwifery?
1. A midwife should try her best to continually
improve her knowledge & skillfor the benefit of her
patients.
2. A midwife is expected to practice on a scientific
basis and to desist in theperformance of any
midwifery procedure
3. A midwife who has accepted a patient under her
care should render serviceto the patient the best of
her ability
4. A midwife should not compromise her services to
the patients under termsor conditions which would
impair the quality of patients- care
5. A midwife is bound by professional ethics not to
reveal any informationgiven by her patient
6. A midwifes- legitimate functions cover
performance of midwifery servicesonly to normal
pregnant women and normal newborn infants
a. ALL EXCEPT 1 c. ALL EXCEPT 6
b. ALL EXCEPT 3 d. ALL OF THE ABOVE
13. A professional should be careful about what is promised. If
you can’t deliver on your promises, the professional is said
to be jeopardized with:
a. Veracity b. fidelity c. loyalty d. integrity
14. A midwife shall possess the cardinal virtues of a
professional in which she is taking care an eclamptic patient
who is experiencing dizziness due to increase in blood
pressure. She raises the side rails to make sure the safety of
the patient. This is all about the virtue of:
a. Prudence b. justice c. fortitude d. temperance
15. She always present in barangay health center to render her
duty as a midwife. She always performs with pleasure on
her job without feeling of burn out. She possesses the virtue
of:
16. In the barangay health center there is a community
member who is trying to manipulate the midwife by telling
her to give him everything she needs in which its beyond
already the scope of her. The midwife explains everything
to the patient what are the service offered in the center but
the man is yelling to the midwife. On this situation, the
midwife still control herself by respecting the man. She has
the virtue of:
17. There are three patients brought to the barangay health
center with cough, diarrhea, and low birth weight. The
patient with low birth weight is the grand daughter of the
assigned midwife. Though it is her grandchild she still
manage to distribute equal resources to the patients. She
possesses the virtue of:
18. When the midwife accept the call of her profession she is
bound to perform her duty and aware about the outcome
of her obligation. This is a principle of:
a. Autonomy c. Authority
b. Accountabiity d. Altruism
19. The midwife in the center is giving measles vaccine to those
baby from 6 months to 9 months due to epidemic of the
disease. She is under principle of:
a. Beneficence c. Justice
b. Nonmaleficence d. Paternalism

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20. The mother who is on term and having abruption placenta
wants to have a normal spontaneous delivery but the
obstetrician knows that performing this manner would
harm the baby and the mother thus the doctor follows her
call to perfrom cesarean section eventhough its against the
will of the patient. This principle is all about:
a. Paternalism Vs. Autonomy c. Fidelity vs autonomy
b. Paternalism vs justice d. Autonomy vs beneficence
21. The doctors tells the midwife to assist during abortion but
the midwife refuses politely to the request of the
obstetrician because she thinks that it might harm the
patient. She is under the principle of:
a. Beneficence c. justice
b. Non Maleficence d. Veracity
22. An old man came to the center for a regular check up
because he feels a throbbing headache when the midwife
check the blood pressure she found out the BP is 210/80.
She was asked by the patient what his blood pressure the
midwife answers truthfully. This is under the principle of:
a. Beneficence c. justice
b. Non Maleficence d. Veracity
23. A Nulligravida woman is diagnosed with a malignant tumor
in her uterus. The doctor performs hysterectomy to the
woman to prevent the spread of the cancer cells but this
results in which she cannot bear a child anymore . This
action is under the principle of:
a. Indirect voluntary act c. paternalism
b. double effect d. Veracity
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
24. As a professional you have to interact with people
constantly. If they are impressed with you, your work will
be easier and if they not, it is very hard for you to prove
yourself. Which of the following things for a professional
should do:
1. smile.
2. Work on your body language
3. Praise other`s work
4. a lways be ready to help your co-workers
5. be pessimistic
b. ALL EXCEPT 3 d. AOTA
25. Which of the following is not an importance of professional
behavior?
a. Time Punctuality c. Speaking
b. Dress sensea d. Procrastination
26. Our professional success in not only depends on our
technical skills. It is also depends on your behavior in office.
If you behave properly in the office, you can achieve real job
satisfaction. Which of the following is not part of the rules:
1. Every day is on time in the office
2. Speak always politely to your co worker
3. Never lose temper
4. Your body image is most important
5. Respect others
6. Talk boisterously to co worker for him to
understand clearly
b. ALL EXCEPT 3 d. NOTA
27. Facing interviews is very normal for all job seekers.
Sometimes you are able to get a specific job but you cannot
impress the interviewer. Which of the following to be done:
EXCEPT
a. Stand up straight c. Make an eye contact
b. Speak in a shattered voice d. Be a good listener
28. Every occupations comes with a very task and sometimes
you don’t know how to manage your time. Which of the
following are the best things to do to manage your time?
Except?
a. Find your time wasters
b. Make priority list
c. Making to do list
d. Make a monthly review for keeping time managed
MIDWIFERY PROFESSION
29. RA 7392 is the Philippine Midwifery act of 1992 in which the
BOM is composed of:
a. 1 chairman and 5 members
b. 1 chairman and 6 members
c. 1 chairman and 4 members
d. NOTA
30. The power to nominate a qualified BOM where an applicant
shall submit their names to:
a. PRC b. CHED c. PHIMIDAS d. APO
31. The power to revoke and appoint a BOM is the:
a. President of the PNA b. PRC c. IMAP d. NoyNOy
32. If the there is no qualified applicant for the next position
the latter shall continue their term of office and it is termed
as:
a. Ad interim appointment c. Extension
b. Hold over d. Formal appointment
33. The power to regulate various professions is the:
a. BOM b. PRC c. CHED d. IMAP
34. When the BOM has the power to do hearing and
investigation to a midwife who comits error during the time
of duty and issue subpoena to the said person is termed as:
a. Judicial c. Executive
b. Quasi-legislative d.Quasi-judiciary
35. When the midwife is proven guilty with dishonorable
conduct and serious gross incompetence her license will be
revoked by the BOM: this power is termed as:
a. Enabling power c. Minestrial power
b. Corrective power d. Quasi-legislative
36. The power to open schools of midwifery and close
substandard school is the:
a. BOM b. PRC c. CHED d. IMAP
37. The midwife after an incident happened in the lying in clinic
she received a document in which she is invited to testify in
the court. This document is:
a. Subpoena duces tecum c. Summon
b. Supoena ad testificandum d. Complaint letter
38. Maria a midwife was proven guilty of her gross
incompetence in the lying in thus her license was revoked.
She has a knowledge that after how many years she can
reapply for her revoked license?
a. 3 years b. 2 years c. 4 years d. 5 years
39. The renewal of license can be filed through PRC, in which a
profeesional should renew her license every?
a. 3 years b. 2 years c. 4 years d. 5 years
40. Which of the following about license is not true?
a. license can be renewed every 3 years
b. license is a privileged and permanent
c. for statiscal purposes
d. prevent misrepresentation
41. Reciprocity talks about mutual agreement between two
countries in which for the country to ask favor from another
country the other country will give a corresponding favaor.
It is based on the principle of:
a. DO UT DES c. FASCIA UT FASCIO
b. FASCIO UT DES d. NOTA

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42. Which of the following is a traditional function of the
midwife based on RA 7392?
1. Gives supervision care and advice to women during
pregnancy, labor and post-partum period.
2. Conduct deliveries on her own responsibility
3. Cares of the newborn including the detection of
abnormalities and counseling of parentsor couple.
4. Gives health Education
5. Executive emergencies measures
6. Procures medical supplies
a. 12345 b. 123456 c. 1234 d. 123
43. Which of the following is not anExpanded Function of the
Midwifes?
a. Oral and parenteral dispensing of oxytocic drugs after
delivery of the placenta
b. Suturing perineal lacerations to control bleeding
c. Giving of intravenous fluids during obstetrical
emergencies
d. Injecting of vitamin K. to the Newborn in gluteus
maximus
44. A graduate midwife must have the following Qualifications
to practice midwifery in the Philippines EXCEPT:
a. passed the board exams
b. at least 25 years old
c. a a Filipino citizen and resident
d. diploma in midwifery
45. Direct patient care is the main concern of the:
a. staff midwife c. clinical instructor
b. midwife supervisor d. head nurse
46. What role of the midwife wherein she fight for the right her
patient? When the Doctor did not visited the patient for 3
days already the midwife by the head nurse instruction calls
the attending physician. This role is:
a. Caregiver c. Client advocate
b. Educator d. Counselor
47. What role of the Midwife in which she helps the people
from coping stress after the earthquake happened in Bohol?
a. Caregiver c. Client advocate
b. Educator d. Counselor
48. A midwife who is non baccalaureate degree shall renew her
license every 3 years with a requirement from continuing
professional education that she will gain how many CPE
units annually?
a. 30 CPE units c. 10 CPE units
b. 20 CPE units d. 60 CPE units
49. This field of Midwifery gives opportunity to serve not only
the Individuals but also the families and communities:
a. Private Practice c. Public health midwifery
b. Institutional Midwifery d. Midwifery Education
50. The principle of practice of unselfish concern for or
devotion to the welfare of others
a. Egoism b. Altruism c. theism d. religiosity
51. The first law that made Midwifery as autonomous
profession was:
a. Act 310 b. Act 546 c. RA 2644 d. RA 7392
52. A competent midwife is one who:
a. is kind and courteous to her patients
b. is willing to work overtime anyday
c. perform midwifery according to standard
d. sutures a perineal laceration even without training
53. A RA's who practices midwifery without a Certificate of
registration as midwife shall pay a fine upon conviction at
such offense by a competent court of:
a. not less than P1.000.0.0 but not more than P5,000.00
b. not less than P10,000.00 but not more than P30,000.00
c. P5.000.00 or more
d. Not more than5,000.00
54. The policy of the State (Republic of the Philippines) on
Midwifery to assume responsibility for the protection and
improvement of the midwifery profession in which: EXCEPT
a. Provide midwifery education
b. Good working condition
c. Globally competitive midwives
d. Increase the revenue of the government
55. Which is within the responsibilities of the Commission on
Higher Education?
a. Conduct licensure examination
b. Setting the minimum standards of nursing practice
c. Impose discipline on those who are found to guilty of
unprofessional conduct
d. Close substandard nursing schools
56. Marina applied/ registered for a license at the PRC in
Morayta, Manila on June 15, 2014. The license was
scheduled for release on August 15, 2014. Her birthday is on
July 15. When will the validity of his license end?
a. On July 15, 2014 c. On July 15, 2017
b. On August 15,2017 d. On June 15, 2017
57. An example of an unintentional tort would be:EXCEPT?
a. Negligence c. Breach of Confidentiality
b. Breach of duty d. Malpractice
58. If Marina fails to pay the annual registration fee on her birth
month of the expiry year that it is due, she can expect a
surcharge of20 % surcharge. How many days extension is
required for the renewal of license without any surcharges?
a. 60 days b. 40 days c. 20 days d. 10 days
59. Ground for revocation of registration include the following
EXCEPT:
a. Conviction by the court of any criminal offense involving
moral turptitude
b. Unprofessional conduct, negligence, incompetence,
malpractice or serious ignorance
c. Use of fraud, deceit or false statement to obtain
certification of registration
d. 3 days absent without notice from the superior
60. A board member cannot be removed from his position if he:
a. The case is still in the regional trial court
b. Is behaving unprofessionally
c. Has been neglecting his duty continuously
d. Tolerated irregularities in the board examination
61. Each member of the Board shall at the time of his
appointment:EXCEPT:
a. be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;
b. be of good moral character and with 80% above rating in
the exam;
c. be at least thirty (30) years of age; and
d. not be a member of the faculty, whether full time, part
time or lecturer, of any school, college or university
where a regular course in midwifery is taught.
62. The Chairman of the Board shall at the time of his
appointment:
a. be a registered obstetrician
b. have exactly (10) years practice as an obstetrician prior
to his appointment.
c. have units in Public health
d. at least 10 years practice as principal in midwifery school
63. Three (3) members of the Board shall at the time of their
appointment:EXCEPT:
a. be registered midwives;
b. be degree holders, preferably in the field of health and
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c. have at least ten (10) years practice as midwives prior to
their appointment
d. at least five (5) years of becoming a principal in a
midwifery school
64. Who among the following can work as a practicing Midwife
in the Philippines without taking the licensure examination?
EXCEPT
a. Internationally well-known Midwife whose services are
for free or for a fee
b. Medical Mission with fee
c. Exchange professors
d. A well expert midwife who has advance study on new
technologies about delivery
65. To guide the midwives on what is the proper professional
behavior expected of her, she can refer to the
a. Code of Ethics for Midwives c. Both a and b
b. Moral principles d. NOTA
66. All but one of the following is not inappropriate principle of
CODE of ETHICS?
a. Communicates values of profession
b. Orientation to new professionals with regards to their
rights and privileges
c. Determine Common practices in which not allowing self
from any advertisement
d. Ensure Confidentiality
67. Which of the following does not belong to the CONTENTS of
the CODE OF ETHICS?
a. To preserve life at all cost
b. Health is the Fundamental human right
c. Important accurate documentation
d. Reflects basic principle of humanity
68. The midwife is aware that the hallmark responsibility of one
professional is:
69. Janine a midwife who is handling a 100 pregnant mother in
Barangay Maligaya. She is using Home based Mother record
in recording the status of a pregnant. Which of the
following is the hallmark of professional Accountability?
70. In a barangay health center, who is responsible to safeguard
the patients record?
a. Barangay Captain c. Rural Health Nurse
b. Midwife d. Municipal Health officer
71. As a professional awareness to the patient’s right is one of
our responsoibility. Which of the following mentioned is not
inappropriate right of a patient? EXCEPT:
a. Whenever the patient to be examined the midwife shall
provide privacy
b. The patient has the right to decide for himself based on
the principle of autonomy
c. The patient is the legal owner of the records
d. The patient has the right to refuse from any treatments
72. When the two members of the barangay health workers are
having conflict with each other and arguing in front of the
patients the Midwife called the attention of BHW and
reprimanded them in a private place. The midwife has the
right to reprimand the members because she has _______.
a. Accountability c. Responsibility
b. Authority d. Autonomy
73. When the midwife performs weigh the patient and measure
the fundal height during ante natal check up. This is under
Principle of:
a. Accountability c. Responsibility
b. Authority d. Autonomy
74. Which of the following is not considered as a criteria of a
profession?
a. Karen is studying Bachelor of Science in Nursing
b. Kaye is doing an experiment based on the theory of
relativity
c. Kris brought an injured patient from the street to the
hospital without selfish intention
d. Krembrule is a member of Sagip Kapamilya
75. Which of the following is considered as a building block of
ideas?
a. Laws b. principle c. Theory d. concepts
76. It is termed as a set of ideas the explained a given
phenomenon?
a. Laws b. principle c. Theory d. concepts
77. It is one of the criteria in which the BOM has the right to
regulate midwifery profession?
a. Specialized Education c. Autonomy
b. Body of Knowledge d. Service oriented
78. When a professional is walking down the street and a
vehicle from the road collided from the other truck and
results to an extreme emergency with a lot of wounded
individuals. The professional midwife though not on her
duty provided a first aid before the emergency medical
service arrives. This is under the principle of:
a. The Golden rule c. The Good Samaritan Act
b. Double Effect d. indirect voluntary Act
79. Based on the situation of number 78. This is under on what
criteria?
a. Specialized Education c. Autonomy
b. Organization d. Service oriented
80. When the midwife after assessing the pregnant mother who
is on her term found out a wallet left from the examination
table which contains P50,000. But when the midwife is
about to return the money the patient is no longer on the
center. Then, hours after she received a call that her son fell
from a santol tree and brought to the district hospital due
to multiple fracture. She doesn’t have an extra money for
the surgery that costs P50,000. She has remembered that
she has found out a wallet with an exact amount needed for
surgery but instead of using it she has waited the owner of
the wallet in the center and return it to the mother. This
under the virtue of:
a. Courage b. Polite c. fidelity d. Honesty
81. Midwife Ringo Bagito wrongfully administers an overdose
medication that subsequently leads to client’s death.
Midwife Johnbert understands that this is a sentinel event
that may have financial consequences and her license can
be revoked. On what case wherein the complainant wants
to revoke the license of the defendant?
a. Constitutional Law c. Civil Law
b. Administrative Law d. My law
82. After the trial the midwife convicted guilty of her serious
ignorance that lead to the death of the patient, in which she
is sentenced to pay P30,000 to the family members and be
imprisoned for 7 years. This under what case:____
a. Criminal Law c. Civil Law
83. Nurse Jane was videoed by Midwife Daniel Padilla without
asking any permission while she is on delivery and posted it
into social media site. The video become a talk of the world.
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midwife. She file a case of Invasion of privacy in which she
wants the midwife to pay for the damage he has done. This
is under what case?
a. Criminal Law c. Civil Law
84. When a person is under trial shall not talk about what is
happening inside the court to maintain confidentiality. This
is under the principle of:
a. Quasi-Delict c. Subjudice
b. Bonus Pater Familia d. On trial
85. Which of the following is not a prohibition of Midwifery
Act?
a. Putting names like RM without conferring such
b. Practicing without license
c. Practicing with license of others
d. Provide assistance to the OB doctor under the scope of
practice
86. Mrs. Mario is currently enrolled in the masters program at
the State University and is currently writing her thesis. She
applied as a chief nurse in St. John’s Hospital and was
accepted. Since her assumption to office, she has been
signing documents as Masters Graduate affixing RM to her
name. The action of the Midwife constitutes a
MISREPRESENTATION. She was found out as well that her
diploma was not the original diploma of the school. This
action is all about:
a. Perjury c. Falsification of Documents
b. Forgery d. Plagiarism
87. The midwife gives two pills instead of the ordered one pill.
The physician is notified. The client is carefully monitored
and untoward effects happened. Can the client sue the
midwife for negligence?
a. No, the client was not harmed.
b. No, the nurse notified the physician.
c. Yes, a breach of duty exists.
d. Yes, foresee ability is present.
88. After the delivery the midwife performs perilite as ordered
by the physician. She is correct on the distance of the lamp
from vagina but she was busy with other patients resulting
to first degree burns on the vulva of the postpartum
mother. This action can be charged with:
a. Malpractice c. negligence
b. Incompetent d. AOTA
89. The midwife is about to perform a delivery to intrapartum
mother who is on crowning during the said stage the
midwife performs episiotomy to prevent further laceration
of vagina. She will be sued under:
a. Malpractice c. negligence
b. Incompetent d. AOTA
90. The best definition of Contributory Negligence is:
a. That there is a physical damage but there was no legal
injury
b. That the negligence of the employee is conclusively
presumed to be the negligence of the employer
c. That there is a reasonable foresight of harm, followed by
ignoring of the admonition thereby producing
mischievous results
d. That the accident is caused directly by the patient’s
imprudence.
91. When the midwife performs intravenous insertion to a
pregnant mother who is restless on her labor an accident
happened to the skin of the patient wherein the needle go
through the skin causes injury the laboring mother. The
midwife can be protected by this principle which
is:__________.
a. Indirect voluntary Act c. Double Effect
b. Justifying Principle d. Damnum Absque injuria
92. A midwife wrongfully administers a large dose of methergin
by IM, which causes complications for the client and
extended hospital stay. Midwife Johnbert anticipates that
the client may file:
a. Intentional tort c. Quasi delict
b. Negligence d. Respondeat Superior
93. Which situation is an example of an intentional tort that
talks about False Imprisonment?
a. Forcibly restraining a client for a procedure
b. Telling another nurse that the client is gay
c. Administering a medication that causes client harm
d. Documenting in the chart that the client is incompetent
94. Which situation is an example of an intentional tort
divulging the privileged communivation between a midwife
and the patient?
a. Forcibly restraining a client for a procedure
b. Telling another midwife that the client is gay
c. Administering a medication that causes client harm
d. Documenting in the chart that the client is incompetent
95. A 2 year old baby is brought to the center because of loose
bowel movement and vomiting. The baby is crying
boisterously wherein the midwife starts to be irritated until
she get a needle attempt to inject into the mouth of the
baby. This attempt of the midwife is considered a threat to
the baby. This is what intentional tort?
a. Battery c. Defamation
b. Assault d. Invasion of privacy
96. A mother who has a dozen children went to a clinic for
family planning. She was just asking the midwife about what
is the best method to use but the directly injected the Depo
Provera without a consent from the patient. This action can
be classified as:
a. Battery c. Defamation
b. Assault d. Invasion of privacy
97. When the Obstetrician makes her rounds the midwife
joined them as part of the health care team. When the
doctor asked the midwife about the status of the patient,
the midwife answered incompletely. Thus, the OB doctor
raised her voice inside the rooms of the patient where folks
are also present and saying” You are such a lazy bone
stupid, freak, and loser midwife. Go to hell”. The midwife a
case to the doctor which is termed as :
a. Libel b. Slander c. Defamation d. Assault
98. In the office of the obstetrician the midwife is called to
come inside; the doctor tells the midwife all hurting words
like you are gold digger, best prostitute in town and home
wrecker in which all accusations has no basis. The midwife
went from the office while crying so loud and decided to file
a case against an erring Dr. It is called as:____________
a. Libel c. Defamation
b. Slander d. NOTHING since no witness
99. When the midwife does not allow the patient to leave from
the hospital because they don’t have anymore to pay for
the bills. This midwife can be charged with:
a. Invasion of Privacy c. Breach of Confidentiality
b. False Imprisonment d. Battery
100. Restraining the patient is one of the best example of
false imprisonment. Which of the following is not part of
the responsibilities of the midwife while the patient is on
restraint?
a. remove every 2 hours
b. Check every 15-30 minutes
c. secure at the side rails
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT II
POST – TEST (MLE 2017)
1. When a midwife divulge the information about the patient
condition to her mother who is an OB doctor from the other
hospital. She will be charged with:
a. Invasion of Privacy c. Breach of Confidentiality
b. False Imprisonment d. Battery
2. Which of the following is not a criterion to divulge
information?
a. Consent from the patient
b. Criminal Case
c. infected with Ebola virus
d. infected with treponema pallidum
3. If the midwife from the hospital having an indigenous
patient who can’t able to pay for the bills; she can help the
family to collaborate to what department in the hospital to
ask for financial assistance?
a. PCSO b. PAGCOR c. Social Worker d. Social Service
4. A midwife in the barangay health center received a patient
who is 3 years old brought by the mother with 2nd degree
burns upon assessment; the midwife suspected an abuse to
a child due to symmetrical appearance . The best action of
the midwife is:
a. Call the local authority c. Talk to the mother privately
b. Report to the Head Nurse d. Ignore the condition
5. Based on number 88 situation. What is the applicable
doctrine to be considered?
a. Res Ipsa Loquitor c. Respondeat superior
b. force Majeure d. Captain of the ship
6. In the delivery room wherein there is a Doctor and a
midwife perform a delivery to a mother. After delivery it
results to 2nd degree laceration in which the midwife
performed episiorapphy. After 3 days, there was a
suppuration happened on the site of repair and the patient
was having fever. These are the signs of infections. Who is
liable on this situation?
a. Hospital and Midwife c. Hospital and midwife
b. Employer, Dr., Midwife d. Dr., and Midwife
7. Based on the situation of above the Doctor is considered as
the:
a. Res Ipsa Loquitor c. The employer
b. Captain of the ship d. Leader of the Band
8. The midwife was about to leave the house and go to the
hospital to render careto her patient as part of the contract
that has been signed by her, in which it is considered legally
binded document. She was outside of their house when
typhoons and strong tornados attacked to their place and
worst there area was flushed by the heavy current and
whirling water from the flood. The water subsided 3 days
after and she was also absent. She is protected by breach of
contract because of the calamities happened.on their place.
This under the principle of:
a. Viz Major c. Calamity law
b. Emergency disaster d. Strong force
CONTRACT
9. This exists when two or more persons come to an
agreement wherein the conditions are well express.It is
considered a legally binded document.
a. Injunction c. Participation
b. Conspiracy d. Contract
10. The following are examples of illegal contracts EXCEPT:
a. Those obtained by fraud
b. Those obtained through material misrepresentation
c. Those under undue influence
d. Those who were not coerced
11. A contract to be valid must comply with the following:
a. Be entered into by 2 or more persons on which they are
on legal age
b. Specify the object and duration of its binding
c. Must not be against good morals, customs and the law
d. Under the influence of alcohol but not drugs
12. A midwife enters into an employment contract with a
hospital and she leaves the hospital before her contract
expires. Said nurse can be liable for:
a. Culpa Contractual
b. London breach
c. Breach position
d. Breach of San Juanico
13. An expressed contract is described as:
a. no terms are given at the time the contract is made
b. no parties involved are both competent and willing
c. the terms of the contract are specified
d. the terms of the contract are assumed from the
behaviors of the contracting partie
14. What kind of contract wherein it is written and under
specialized law example is working and marriage contract:
a. Formal Contract c. Implied Contract
b. Informal Contract d. Nullor Void Contract
15. When a married man had a affair with other woman. A
legitimate wife could file to both respondents a case termed
as:
a. Polygamous c. Concubinage
b. Adultery d. OPLAN PUTOL
16. When a child who is 10 and a part of Sunday kiddies’ show
which is Going Bulilit and signed a contract for himself. This
contract is considered to be:
a. legally binded due to his participation on the show
b. formal contract due to black and whiten agreement
c. Null and void
d. debate still on the senate
17. When a 21 year old couples approach you to be godmother
to their planned wedding and asked you if what are the
requirements on applying for marriage license. Which of the
following is not needed?
a. Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
b. Baptismal Certificate
c. Certified copy of NSO Birth Certificate
d. Parental consent
18. As a professional midwife who is working with legally
binding contract shall aware that when resigning from her
job should file the resignation letter _________ on the date
of effectivity.
a. 30 days b. 20 days c. 60 days d. 40 days
19. A midwife who is working in government agency and
assigned in Barangay Health Center shall pass her
resignation letter address to the:
a. Rural Nurse c. Municipal Health Officer
b. Brgy. Captain d. Mayor
20. She is considered as the leader of the Barangay Health
Center in terms of rendering health care services.
a. Rural Nurse c. Municipal Health Officer
b. Brgy. Captain d. Kumadrona
CRIMINAL LAW
21. All of the following can negate criminal liability except:
a. Grade 2 pupil triggered the gun of the father and killed
the cousin
b. mentally challenged patient diagnosed with
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d. Government official takes advantage on his position
22. Which of the following best describes the responsibility of
the nurse as witness in a case court?
a. Collaborate with the primary physician
b. Relate a dramatic experience
c. maintain the veracity principle
d. Be defensive
23. If during the actual robbing of the bank and the principal/s
employed bombs, the circumstance of this crime can be
classified as:
a. Aggravating c. Exempting
b. Justifying d. Mitigating
24. When the midwife killed the patient without pre meditation
on the course of the employment is considered as:
25. After killing the victim who is Mrs. Sison that suspect hid
from a place in which, he can’t be found by police authority.
But after few weeks he submissively surrendered himself
and confesses voluntarily he was the man behind the
incident happened. This could be under:
26. This exists when two or more persons come to an
agreement concerning the commission of a felony and
decide to do it.
a. Injunction c. Participation
b. Conspiracy d. Contract
27. A multi-millionaire American PAULO is planning to invest
secretly in the Philippines for a luxurious lying in clinic. In
order for the clinic to be possible to operate on this country
he has found an Obstetrician named EMMANUEL who has
the capacity to build a clinic and her license will be used in
all the transactions. She hired a midwife named SASHA. The
midwife has no knowledge about Paulo but only to her
superior. EMMANUEL has a friend LEO who is barangay
official from wherein they will raise the clinic. Instead of
being a partner of their business Leo just suggested an area
which is accessible though he knows the services offered to
clients. Then the time comes when PAULO send money to
EMMANUEL to start operating the lying in, they offer
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery, prenatal and baby
check up and with a special offer which is abortion. In every
after of the abortion to the clients; the midwife was
responsible to throw all the fragments and the fetus to their
damping site. Until such time they were investigated by the
local authorities due to complaint that has been filed. Who
are the Principals on this Situation?
a. Paulo, Emmanuel and Leo
b. Paulo, Emmanuel and sasha
c. Paulo and Emmanuel
d. Emmanuel and Sasha
28. When there is mastermind and the one performs the crime
they are termed as:
a. Accomplice c. Co-Principal
b. Accessory d. Principal
29. The multi-millionaire American who’s named as PAULO is
considered to be:
a. by direct participation c. by indispensable cooperation
b. by induction d. by YOt
30. While Emmanuel an Obstetrician in which she completes
the crime is considered to be:
a. by direct participation
b. by induction
c. by indispensable cooperation
d. by YOt
31. The accomplice is:
a. PAULO b. EMMANUEL b. LEO d. SASHA
32. The one responsible to clean up after procedure keep all
the evidences is SASHA she is considered as:
a. Accomplice c. Co-Principal
b. Accessory d. Principal
33. Nurse Jane who was walking down the street like a pretty
woman was abducted by a guy who is tall dark and
handsome. This guy wanted to rape Nurse Jane and his
name is JC. The victim was brought to peak of the mountain
forced to harass and rape the victim. The victim was
struggling but she cant fight back because the rapist was so
strong. Then the time comes, when the rapist penetrated
the victim in which it results 3rd degree laceration. The
execution of the crime is said to be:
a. Consumated c. Attempted
b. Frustrated d. Well-planned
34. And what if during the struggling of the victim while the
rapist was harassing and was touching the private parts of
the victim in which she had abrasions due to the force that
the man did; she held a big stone and swung it to the head
and face of the rapist. This execution under the:
35. While nurse Jane was walking down the street like a pretty
woman on dark road. A rapist guy named JC was waiting
ahead of the victim and when the victim passed where the
suspect was standing she pulled the victim and try to
remove the dress and pants of the victim. Then, there was a
siren sound that makes the suspect rattled and ran away
from the victim. In which, he taught it was a patrol car but it
was just an ambulance. There was no damage happened to
the victim even a single abrasion. This execution is under
the:
36. A decree in which , all applicants for marriage license are
required to receive instructions and information on family
planning and responsible parenthood before they are
issued the marriage license, and to create the
administrative machinery for giving such instructions and
information.
a. PD 965 b. PD 79 c. PD223 d. PD69
37. The head of the office of the family planning is:
a. Municipal health Officer c. Midwife
b. Rural Health Nurse d. Mayor
38. The marriage license will be issued by:
a. Local Civil Registrar c. Municipality Church
b. NSO d. Office of the mayor
39. A decree that is known as the Revised Population Act of the
Philippines is:
a. PD 965 b. PD 79 c. PD1204 d. RA 6365
40. To strengthen the powers of the Commission on Population
in order to implement more effectively the plans and
policies enunciated in carrying out the purposes and
objectives which include: EXCEPT
a. the national family planning
b. health program
c. welfare program;
d. disease control program
41. The law that limits the number of children to four tax
exemption purposes:
a. PD48 b. PD 69 c. PD148 d. PD651
42. A law that provides employee compensation and state
insurance fund which provide benefits to person covered by
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a. PD626 b. PD851 c. PD46 d.PD996
43. A law that hereby directed to inform all schools of
medicine, nursing, midwifery, allied medical professions,
and social work to prepare, plan and implement the
integration of family planning in their curricula and to
require from their graduates sufficient instruction in family
planning as a prerequisite to qualify for the appropriate
licensing examination.
a. LOI 47 b. LOI 949 c. LOI 1000 d. LOI 100
44. The law that talks about Family Code:
a. EO 209 b. RA 6809 c. EO 51 d. EO 174
45. The proceedings in the absence of a will are called intestate
proceedings, what do you call a person who died with last
will?
a. Testate b. Intestate c. Tester d. Probate
46. The type of will in which it is made by other person and
needs to have 3 witnesses?
a. Holographic will c. ordinary
b. Autographic will d. Nuncupative
47. A type of will in which it is considered as written and no
witnesses are needed?
a. Notarial will c. ordinary
b. Autographic will d. Nuncupative
48. A distribution of immovable real properties example the
buildings and land title is termed as:
a. Legatee b. Devisee c. Pantee d. DVD
49. Which of the following talks about the concept of
legatee?EXCEPT
a. watches b. shirts c. cars d. museum
50. A midwife under the RA 7305 Magna Carta for Public Health
Worker is entitled of __________increase differential pay
from the regular wage .
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%
51. A crime to be filed when a midwife exchange the name of
the child into her own is:
a. robbery c. simulation of birth
b. theft d. plagiarism
52. When a midwife in the center copies the work of others and
claims it as her own is termed as:
a. Forgery b. perjury c. plagiarism d. theft
53. Due to her disappointments after suspended from a job,
she burned the Health center which results to damage of
properties. The midwife will be imprisoned due to:
a. robbery c. theft
b. reckless imprudence d. arson
54. When a person serves as a witness is obliged to tell the
truth but if he has inconsistency of his statements he will be
charged with:
a. Forgery b. perjury c. plagiarism d. theft
55. When a person kills the person under unintentional felony
is termed as:
a. murder b. homicide c. parricide d. infanticide
56. A mother kills the 3 day old will be under the crime of:
a. murder c. parricide
b. homicide d. infanticide
57. A decree that is known as the “ Labor code of the
Philippines”.
a. PD 442 b. PD 965 c. PD79 d. PD69
58. Which of the following is not a coverage of duties and
functions of the board of midwifery?
a. to issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke
certificates or registration for the practice of midwifery,
b. to investigate any violation of this Act or of the rules and
regulations issued there under
c. to conduct yearly board examinations to midwifery
examinees under the supervision of the Commission on
Higher Education.
d. to look, from time to time, into the condition affecting
the practice of midwifery in the Philippines and adopt
such measures as may be deemed necessary for the
maintenance of the standards and ethics of the
profession
59. What law wherein it talks about the creation of PRC?
a. PD 965 b. PD 79 c. PD223 d. PD69
60. A nurse1 working in a government agency has a salary
grade of 10 while A midwife 1 who works in the barangay
Health Center shall receive a salary grade of:
a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
61. When the midwife committed a gross incompetence and
dishonorable conduct is bound for the revocation of license.
Who has the right to recommend for the revocation of
license?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Chairman of PRC
c. President of IMAP
d. The founder of Midwifery
62. In order to be admitted to the midwifery examination, an
applicant shall, at the time of filing of his/her application
therefor, establish to the satisfaction to the Board that
he/she:
a. is in good health and of good moral character
b. is a graduate of midwifery in a govemment recognized
and duly accredited institution.
c. At the time of the issuance of a certificate of
registration, the applicant shall be a citizen of the
Philippines and at least eighteen (18) years of age.
d. recently passed the board exam
63. To be recognized as a duly accredited and legally
constituted institution for midwifery training as provided in
this Act, a school of midwifery shall have at least_________
maternity beds and affiliated with an accredited hospital
duly accredited by an authorized govemment agency or
instrumentality.
a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
64. In level 1 of Midwifery school shall have a minimum ratio of
____ clinical instructor to ______students in the hospital
and in the community.
a. 1 to 10 b. 2 to 10 c. 1 to 12 d. 2 to 12
65. The faculty shall have academic preparation appropriate to
teaching assignment, as follows:EXCEPT
a. a must have bachelor's degree holder or Doctor of
Medicine (M.D.)
b. must be a holder of master degree in his specialty field
c. have at least 2 years clinical practice on his/her field of
specialization
d. an active member of National Midwife Association
66. Certificate of Registration as midwife shall, upon payment
of the required fees, be issued to any applicant who passes
the examination. Every certificate of registration shall show:
a. full name of registrant
b. a serial number
c. bear the signatures of the members of the Board,
d. duly authenticated by the official seal of the
Commission.
67. The nurse, before being allowed to take examination show
evidence to the Board of having actually handled_____
delivery cases as certified to by the director or chief of a
duly registered or recognized hospital, or by the proper
municipal, city, or provincial health officer.
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68. A monthly longevity pay equivalent to five percent (5%) of
the monthly basic pay shall be paid to a health worker for
every _______ years of continuous, efficient and
meritorious services rendered as certified by the chief of
office.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
69. This Act shall be known as the “Compensation and Position
Classification Act of 1989.”.
a. RA 6758 b. RA 6875 c. RA 6785 d. RA 6587
70. This Grade is assigned to the President of the Republic of
the Philippines as the highest position in the government.
No other position in the government service is considered
to be of equivalent rank.
a. Salary Grade 31 c. Salary Grade 33
b. Salary Grade 32 d. Salary Grade 34
71. All public health workers who are required to wear
uniforms regularly shall be entitled to laundry allowance
equivalent to ____________ per month
a. P125 b. P150 c. P200 d. P250
72. Doctors, dentists, nurses, and midwives who accept
assignments as such in remote areas or isolated stations,
shall be entitled to an incentive bonus in the form of
remote assignment allowance equivalent to
_________percent of their basic pay.
a. 25 b. 30 c. 35 d. 50
73. This Act shall be known as “The Responsible Parenthood
and Reproductive Health Act of 2012″.
a. RA 10354 c. RA 1080
b. RA 10028 d. RA 965
74. When the license has been revoked by the board the
professional can make an appeal to the_____ and the
decision is final.
a. PRC c. President of Philippines
b. Supreme Court d. IMAP
75. Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEMONC)
refers to lifesaving services for emergency maternal and
newborn conditions/complications being provided by a
health facility or professional to include the following
services:
1. administration of parenteral oxytocic drugs on the 1st
stage of labor
2. administration of dose of parenteral anticonvulsants
3. administration of parenteral antibiotics
4. administration of maternal steroids for preterm labor,
5. performance of assisted vaginal deliveries cephalic and
breech
6. removal of retained placental products and manual
removal of retained placenta
a. All EXCEPT 5 c. All EXCEPT 1 and 5
b. All EXCEPT 1 d. AOTA
76. In BEMONC, It also includes neonatal interventions which
include at the minimum: EXCEPT
a. newborn resuscitation
b. provision of warmth
c. treatment of neonatal sepsis infection
d. blood transfusion
77. The law that penalizes the refusal of hospitals and medical
clinics to administer appropriate initial medical treatment
and support in emergency and serious cases.
a. RA 2882 c. RA 7392
b. RA 8344 d. RA 7305
78. If the Midwife will resign from her job she should tend her
resignation letter _____ days before the resignation date.
a. 10 b. b. 20 ` c. 30 d.40
79. Diploma in Midwifery is a two-year program consisting of
general education and professional courses which prepare
students for entry-level midwifery competencies.The
graduates of the 2-year program are expected to: EXCEPT?
a. perform primary health care services within the
community (promotive and preventive care)
b. counsel and educate women, family and community
regarding family planning including preparation for
parenthood/parenting
c. detect and manage abnormal conditions in the mother
and infant in primary level
d. procure specialized assistance as necessary (consultation
or referral).
80. Specific professions/careers, occupations or trades that the
graduates of the Diploma in Midwifery can be: EXCEPT
a. Staff Midwife
b. Domiciliary Midwife and Rural Health Midwife
c. Clinical Instructor
d. Principal in Midwifery School
81. Graduates of the Diploma in Midwifery Program are
expected to be able to provide the necessary supervision,
care and advise to low-risk women during pregnancy, labor
and puerperium. Specifically, they should be able to:
1. Obtain pertinent history;
2. Perform physical assessment including vital signs taking
3. Do simple laboratory examinations such as hemoglobin
determination and blood test for sugar and albumin;
4. Assess the progress of labor
5. Provide appropriate care to the mother and the
newborn and detect abnormal conditions of the mother
and/or newborn
6. Provide life-saving measures during obstetrical
emergencies such as administering IV fluids and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
7. Facilitate referrals as necessary.
b. ALL EXCEPT 5 d. ALL EXCEPT 7
82. Graduates of the Diploma in Midwifery Program are
expected to be able to perform primary health care services
within the community. Specifically, they should be able to:
1. Implement government health programs following
proper protocols
2. Administer first aid measures as needed
3. Give appropriate health teachings to individuals,
families and the community;
4. Supervise barangay health workers
5. Manage a barangay health station.
b. ALL EXCEPT 4 d. AOTA
83. The school should be administered by a principal with the
following qualifications: EXCEPT
a. must be RNRM in the Philippines or RM with bachelor or
masters degree and full time Obstetrician in school
service
b. an active member of APSOM(ASSOCIATION OF
PHILIPPINE SCHOOLS OF MIDWIFERY) or MORNS
(MIDWIFERY ORGANIZATION OF RECOGNIZED
NATIONAL STANDING)
c. at least three years experience in maternity a goward ,
one to two years of which should have been spent in
community health practice
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84. Midwifery schools shall have faculty development program
in which the school provide trainings and seminars to the
teachers within the school. This program in which the idea
of the employer is termed as:
a. Continuing education c. advance training
b. in-service education d. formal education
85. When a registered midwife who graduated with diploma in
midwifery is enrolled now in bachelor of science in
midwifery. This action of the midwife belongs to:
86. A midwife in a hospital ask permission to her employer to
be absent for a week because she will have to attend
trainings on Episioraphy. This idea of the midwife is termed
as:
87. Midwifery schools shall have faculty development program
in which the school provide trainings and seminars to the
teachers within the school. These programs in the form of :
EXCEPT
a. scholarship grants for graduate studies
b. in service education
c. continuing education
d. clinical skills enhancement for at least 4 weeks/1month
a year
88. A midwife in the OB ward unintentionally perform a wrong
procedure but when she observed the client for four hours
there was no untoward signs and symptoms. She had
reported the incident to the head nurse and she was asked
to file an incident report. Which of the following is the best
rationale in filing an incident report?
a. Quality assurance
b. Serves as an evidence in the court
c. Risk Management
d. Quality control
89. Which of the following does not belong to a patient’s right?
a. Privacy c. Treatment refusal
b. Autonomy d. Divulging information
90. Under the labor code,n where the exigencies of the service
require that suchpersonnel work for six (6) days or forty-
eight (48) hours, in which case, they shall beentitled to an
additional compensation of at least ________percent of
their regular wage for work on the sixth day.
a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
91. Each profession shall nurture and support one organization
for all its members. Though a deep spirit of solidarity, each
member should put the broader interest of the profession
above one’s personal ambition and preference. Through
teamwork within a cohesive professional organization, each
member shall effectively observe ethical practices and
pursue continuing professional development as well as
deepen one’s social and civic responsibility.
a. Service to others
b. Integrity and Objectivity
c. Professional Competence
d. Solidarity and Teamwork
92. Every employer shall grant to any pregnant woman
employee who has rendered an aggregate service of at least
six (6) months for the last twelve (12) months, maternity
leave of at least _____ weeks prior to the expected date of
delivery and another_____ weeks after normal delivery or
abortion with full pay based on her regular or average
weekly wages.
a. 2 and 4 b. 3 and 6 c. 4 and 6 d. 5 and 6
93. Which of the following is not basic requirement to take the
Midwifery Licensure examination?
a. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records with
date of graduation, S.O. number, scanned picture & with
remarks: “for board examination purposes only”. DEPED
recognition Certificate for all new Schools/Programs;
b. Original & photocopy of birth certificate from NSO
(SECPA). A photocopy of birth certificate from Local Civil
Registrar is required if the NSO copy is not clear;
c. For married female applicants- original & photocopy of
marriage certificate from NSO (SECPA). A photocopy of
marriage certificate from the Local Civil Registrar is
required if the NSO copy is not legible;
d. Three ( 3 ) copies of colored identical passport-size
picture in white background and complete nametag;
94. Duly signed by the Registered Midwives (RM) who directly
supervised the case requirements, and duly certified by any
of the following officers/officials Municipal/City Provincial
Health Officer (rural health unit, birthing, lying-in clinic,
home delivery) and Chief/Director of Hospital (hospital
cases):EXCEPT
a. Form No. 106 - twenty (20) Records of Actual Deliveries
Handled
b. Form No. 107 – five (5) Records of Actual Suturing of
Perineal Lacerations
c. Form No. 107-A – five (5) Records of Actual Intravenous
Insertions
d. Form No. 107- five (5) Records of cord care
95. A bioethical principle that talks about mercy killing?
a. abortion c. euthanasia
b. organ donation d. no child policy
96. Refers to any drug or device that induces abortion or the
destruction of a fetus inside the mother’s womb or the
prevention of the fertilized ovum to reach and be implanted
in the mother’s womb upon determination of the FDA.
a. Abortifacient c. abortiment
b. abortigenic d. abortifrecent
97. A person performing an abortion without the consent of the
pregnant woman is subject to a penalty of prison major:
a. 6-12 years’ imprisonment
b. 4-10 years’ imprisonment
c. 2-8years’ imprisonment
d. 3-7 years’ imprisonment
98. Which of the following is not a responsibility of a midwife?
a. responsibility to patient
b. responsibility to profession
c. responsibility to practice
d. responsibility to country
99. When a midwife will attend to seminars, convention,
trainings and education, she is responsible with their:
a. practice b. Profession c. Patient d. Public
100. EO 220 describes about Code of Good Governance; To
maintain and broaden public confidence, professionals shall
perform their responsibilities with the highest sense of
integrity and imbued with nationalism and spiritual values.
In the performance of any professional service, they shall at
all times, main objectivity, be free of conflicts of interest,
and refrain from engaging in any activity that would
prejudice their abilities to carry out their duties ethically.
They shall avoid making any representation that would
likely cause a reasonable person to misunderstand or to be
deceived
a. Service to others
b. Integrity and Objectivity
c. Professional Competence
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NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
1. In an organization, one of the objectives of horizontal
communication is:
A. Give information about organizational policies
B. Air complaints and grievances to the management
C. Establish good working relationship with peers
and colleagues
D. Sharing with the staff the major issues discussed in
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2. A nurse manager of a hospital holds monthly staff
meetings. During these meetings, she maintains control over
the meeting and agenda, resists consensus decision making
and uses discipline and coercion to elicit desired behavior
from staff. This manager uses what type of leadership?
A. Autocratic
B. Democratic
C. Participative
D Laissez faire
3. In responding immediately to disasters, the most
appropriate leadership style is:
A. Democratic
B. Autocratic
C. Laissez faire
D. Situational
4. What does situational leadership style means?
A. The leader’ s style is a matter of preference
B. The leadership style depends on the situation
C. The situation is an important consideration
D. The leadership style depends on the personal
situation of the leader
5. Which of the following is generally associated with
leadership rather than management?
A. Concern with the “ how” and “ when”
B. Relying on the use of policies
C. Focus on systems and procedures
D. Motivating and inspiring
6. An effective leader is one who:
A. Is popular with the group
B. Is always invited to be a guest speaker
C. Develops group identification and maintains
group effectiveness
D. Is acceptable to the management of the
organization
7. Span of control refers to:
A. How broad the influence of management is
B. The number of subordinates a manager can
effectively supervise
C. The supervisory power of managers
D. The number of personnel within an organization
8. Which of these principles mean that an employee should
receive orders from one supervisor only?
A. Unity of direction
B. Unity of command
C Order
D. Authority and responsibility
9. Which of the following organizing principles considers the
presence and contribution of other units to patient care?
A. Unity of command
B. Coordination
C. Span of control
D. Division of work
10. In an organization, the different tasks related to care are
assigned to different units to ensure not only efficiency of
operations but also skilled workers. This is:
A. Unity of command
B. Coordination
C. Span of control
D. Division of work
11. Which of the following statements best illustrates the
deontological ethical theory?
A. “I believe this disease was allowed by a supreme being.”
B. “He has become a stronger individual through experiencing
the loss of his father.”
C. “It would never be right for a person to stop cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) efforts.”
D. “The chemotherapy did not cure this person, but it provided
a better life for him”
12. A nurse stopped at an accident scene and began to provide
emergency care for the victims. Her actions are best labeled
ethically as:
a. Respect for persons c. Nonmaleficence
b. Beneficence d. Triage
13. Care delivery model that assigns staff to teams that then are
responsible for a group of patients
a. case management c. total patient care
b. functional method d. team nursing
14. Mrs. San Pascual, the new Director of Nursing is expected by
the administration to carry out her specific duties well. What is
she considered?
a. Leader b. Manager c. Boss d. Blind follower
15. Miss Marilyn Jose, RN, reports significant problems in the
ward only to her head nurse. Which management principle does
she abide with?
a. Discipline c. Unity of command
B. Equity d. Unity of direction
16. Mrs. De Jesus met her supervisors so that they can devise a
way of having work done carefully without having too much
energy expenditure. Which management theory is the basis of
this action?
A. Theory Z
B. Field Theory of Human Behavior

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C. Scientific Management Theory
D Theory of Social and Economic Organization
17. What are the stages of Kurt Lewin’ s theory of change?
A. Unfreezing, Change, Refreezing
B. Unfreezing, Molding, Deep Freezing
C. Unfreezing and Refreezing
D Communication, Change, Motivation
18. A meeting was called by the hospital director to seek the
cooperation of all hospital personnel to cut cost. They were
requested to save on water, electricity, and unnecessary IDD
calls. Which budget can they save on?
a. Operating budget c. Capital budget
b Personnel budget d. Fixed ceiling budget
19. Resources in management refers to all of the following
except:
a. Money, manpower c. Space, materials
b. Machine, moment d. Money, memory
20.During her introduction in her new position as a staff nurse,
Ms. Gana noticed that power, responsibility, and authority are
concentrated at the top management. What organizational
structure pictures this image?
A. Bureaucratic design
B. Hierarchical organizational structure
C. Shared governance
D. Flat organizational design
21. A 50 seater bus fell in a ravine. The victims were rushed to
the nearest hospital. The ER supervising nurse was leading the
nurses in the ER during the triage. What leadership style is most
applicable in this situation?
a. Autocratic b. Bureaucratic c. Democratic d. Laissez faire
22. In a meeting among the members of the local chapter of the
ANSAP, the Chief Nurses and Directors of Nursing Services were
sharing their best practice methods to deliver quality care. This
is an example of:
a. Standardization c. Accreditation
b. Nursing Audit d. Benchmarking
Situation: The nurse utilize principles to effectively and
efficiently carry out tasks and activities in her nursing unit.
23. As the nurse, you need to complete all of the following.
Which task do you complete first?
A. Cough and deep breathe the client who had surgery
yesterday.
B. Make a referral to the home care nurse for a client who is
being discharged in 2 days.
C. Do the teaching on wound care for a client with a wound
drain who is being discharged later today.
D. Notify the health care provider of the decreased level of
consciousness in the client who had a stroke yesterday.
24. The type of care management approach that coordinates
and links health care services to clients and their families while
streamlining costs and maintaining quality is:
a. Primary nursing c. Functional nursing
b. Total patient care d. Case management
25. While administering medications, the nurse realizes she has
given the wrong dose of medication to a client. The nurse acts
by completing an incident report and notifying the client’ s
physician. The nurse is exercising:
a. Authority c. Accountability
b. PResponsibility d. Decision making
26. Many managers distribute biweekly newsletters of ongoing
unit or health care agency activities and post minutes of
committee meetings in an accessible location for all staff to
read. This is an example of:
A. Staff communication
B. Problem-solving committees
C. Interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Nurse-physician collaborative practice
27. During the morning rounds a nurse assesses the client’ s
condition. He had major heart surgery 2 days ago. His vital signs
are stable, and his incision is clean and healing well. He
complains of pain in his lower leg where the vein graft was
removed. The nurse finds that the intravenous (IV) infusion is
running on time, but only 100 ml remains before the infusion
runs out. An order exists for the IV infusion to continue. A
second order of priority is:
A. The need to replace the IV bag with a new one
B. The need to instruct the client on complications of wound
healing
C. The need to have an analgesic administered to the client for
his leg pain
D. The need for the nurse to determine if the pharmacy has
delivered IV solutions ordered for the day
28. When deciding on a delivery model for nursing practice,
nursing administration determined that a method of assignment

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with nurses having accountability for a specific ‘ case load’ of
patients for a defined shift was appropriate for the department.
This describes which delivery model?
a. Functional nursing c. Primary care nursing
b. Modular nursing d. Total patient care nursing
29. The staff nurse has the primary responsibility to care for a
specific patient or group of patients for an assigned period.
Organization and coordination are inherent in the role due to
which of the following?
A. The need to support the achievement of practice standards
B. Patient advocacy
C Variety of client diagnoses and complexities of patient care
D. The requirement for 24-hour accountability
30. A nurse is planning the care for a patient using the best
practice approach. Which of the following best describes this
approach?
A. It integrates current research evidence with clinical expertise
and patient’ s needs.
B. It is a proven process that produces consistent high quality
results.
C. It offers qualitative or quantitative measurement of specific
data related to reported outcome information.
D. It focuses on collecting data about medical errors and setting
standards that will reduce errors.
31. In any health care setting, who retains ultimate
accountability for delegation of nursing tasks?
A. the health care provider
B. the health agency itself
C. the licensed nurse
D. the person to whom the task is assigned
32. If a nurse suspects a coworker is taking clients’ narcotics
and using them on the job, which of these actions should the
nurse take first?
A. Ask other staff if they have also noticed suspicious behavior
related to this coworker
B. Bring these concerns to the supervisor
C. Post drug-abuse awareness materials where the coworker
will see them
D. Privately discuss these suspicions with the coworker
33. You see a nurse in the emergency department (ED) remove
meperidine from the medication cart and replace it with saline.
She then pockets the syringe. Your eyes make contact with her,
and she panics, begging you to not report her because she could
lose her job. You’ re deeply troubled and speak with the charge
nurse about this incident. She points out that the ED is so short-
staffed right now, it can’ t afford to lose this nurse. The charge
nurse suggests that it would be best to let this incident drop
because no harm has been done and she’ s confident that the
nurse won’ t repeat this behavior now that she has been caught.
What’ s your responsibility in this situation?
A. Inform the charge nurse that you feel bad about the
situation, but this incident can’ t be overlooked; if she doesn’ t
address it, you’ ll go to the next person in the chain of command
B. Assume the charge nurse will report it if it happens again
C. Comply with the charge nurse’ s wishes
D. Consider that it’ s none of your business
35. You’ re a staff nurse, setting up a quality improvement
project for the emergency department (ED) to have 100%
compliance in consistent, thorough documentation of pain
assessment after analgesic administration. Which would be the
best for you to choose as an outcome indicator?
A. Attendance at the mandatory inservice is accomplished by
100% of the nursing staff
B. An audit of department charts 1 month later reveals a 20%
improvement in documentation
C. Random selection from one nurse’ s charts shows complete
documentation for that client
D. The ED physicians unanimously agree that the
documentation has improved
36. The nurse manager announces that the emergency
department (ED) will begin benchmarking results from client
satisfaction surveys. Which is the best understanding of that
concept?
A. The ED will compare its current scores with its previous
scores
B. The ED will compare the ED nurses’ scores with the ED
physicians’ scores
C. The ED will compare its scores with the best in the field
D. The ED will compare its scores with other departments’
scores
37. You’ re the triage nurse in a busy emergency department.
There are no rooms available in the treatment area for
noncritical cases at the present time. As you’ re taking a client
with chest pain and shortness of breath to the treatment area, a
client previously triaged starts screaming at you, “We were here
first; I demand to be seen now!” What’ s the best response for
you to make?
A. “Because you’ re so upset, I’ ll take you back now. Try to
control yourself.”

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B. “We’ re doing the best we can. There are many sick people
here today.”
C. “If you don’ t sit down and be quiet, I’ ll call security to escort
you outside.”
D “I know that you’ re upset. We’ ll get you into the treatment
area as soon as we can.”
38. A staff nurse made a medication error this morning and
reported it to you, the charge nurse. What’ s the best initial
response for you to make?
A. Inquire about the client’ s physiologic response to the error
B. Remind the nurse about the importance of medication safety
C. Write up an incident report
D. Discuss process changes with the nurse manager
39. You and the other emergency department nurses believe
that you have inadequate staff for the current client census.
Which are the most appropriate data for you to consider in
preparing your request for additional staff?
A. Client acuity and length of stay
B. Consensus of the physicians’ and the nurses’ opinions
C. Amount of nursing staff overtime and unfilled positions
D. Number of frequency of client complaints
40. Which is the best way for the charge nurse to handle the
staff’ s reaction at the end-of-shift report after the staff was
verbally abused by a client’ s wife?
A. Encourage the staff to deal with the report privately to
prevent compromising client confidentiality
B. Hold a group discussion session so that the staff can share
their thoughts and feelings
C. Invite the staff out for drinks to help distract them from the
disturbing event
D. Ask pastoral care to offer prayers for the client’ s recovery
next week
41. The emergency department (ED) director indicates that he
wants to promote evidence-based emergency nursing practice.
Which is the best example of that concept?
A. The nurse reassesses the client 1 hour after analgesic
administration
B. The ED triage procedure for a client who’ s wheezing is
modified based on several research
C. The ED attending physician preferences are implemented into
the new ED protocol for the client with chest pain
D. Data regarding the ED client length-of-stay are systematically
gathered and reviewed
42. When a nurse is delegating or assigning the accomplishment
of a specific task, which of these factors should be considered
first?
A. Should this task be delegated for a specific client?
B. Is this the appropriate client setting for this task to be
performed?
C. Are there sufficient resources available for this task to be
performed?
D. Can the task be clearly described to the assigned personnel?
43. Which of these factors should be examined first when the
nurse establishing priorities of care for a client?
A. To whom can certain tasks be assigned?
B. Has the client previously been assigned to be cared for by
unlicensed assistive personnel?
C What is the client’ s current health care status?
D. Has the client been hospitalized before?
44. In anticipation of a nursing shortage, the nursing
management in a facility is investigating a nursing care delivery
model that involves the division of tasks, with one nurse
assuming the responsibility for particular tasks. This model is
called
a. Total patient care c. Team nursing
b. Functional nursing d. Primary nursing
45. The medical center has changed its overall management
philosophy from centralized to decentralized management. One
advantage of a decentralized management structure for the
nursing units over a centralized structure is that:
A. Staff is not responsible for defining their roles
B. Managers handle the difficult decisions
C. Communication pathways are simplified
D Each staff member is accountable for evaluating the plan of
care.
46. The determination of indicators in a Quality Improvement
program that evaluate the manner in which care is delivered
are:
a. Structure indicators c. Process indicators
b. Team indicators d. Client indicators
47. Process of influence whereby the leader influences others
toward goal achievement
a. power c. motivation
b. management process d. leadership

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48. Process of coordinating actions and allocating resources to
achieve organizational goals
autocratic leadership c. informal leader
bureaucratic organization d. management
49. A nurse’ s use of ethical responsibility can best be seen in
which of the following ways?
Delivery of competent care
Formation of interpersonal relationships
Application of the nursing process
Evaluation of new computerized technologies
50. The physician has informed a client that she has cancer. The
client tells the nurse and physician that she is not sure if she
wants her family to know. The nurse encourages the client to
consider sharing he information with her family s they can
support her through the decisions she will need to make
regarding her care. The nurse is using the principle of:
a. Confidentiality b. Fidelity c. Veracity d. Justice
51. A nurse is ambivalent as to the need to vigorously suction a
terminal client in a comatose state. Which of the following is an
appropriate statement by the nurse in regard to processing an
ethical dilemma?
A. “I need to know the legalities of the living will of this client.”
B. “My spiritual beliefs mandate that I continue to provide all
the interventions in y scope of practice.”
C. “I cannot figure out what’ s right in this situation. I need to
collect more data.”
D. “I just feel as if I should not suction this client.”

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