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NCM 120 Ethico-Legal & Ethico-Moral Nursing Questions & Answers 2026/2027: Comprehensive nursing review covering ethical principles, RA 9173, Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses, patient rights, confidentiality, legal responsibilities, ethical dilemmas, professional conduct, and culturally competent care.

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NCM 120 Ethico-Legal-Ethico-Moral Nursing Exam
-Four-fold responsibility of the nurse Professional Code of Ethics for Filipino nurses strongly emphasizes the:
-Universality of the nursing practice
-Scope of responsibilities to people they serve, co-
workers, society and environment, and profession


International Council for Nurses In 1984, BON adopted the Code of Ethics promulgated by


Promotion of spiritual environment Fifth-fold responsibility of the RN stated in the ICN's Code of Ethics


PNA In 1989, PRC recommended the use of Code of Ethics promulgated by ____


RA 9173 In July 2004, new Code of Ethics for Filipino nurses was adopted under RA ____


Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses Embodies ethical principles and guidelines to be observed


Article 1 - Preamble Article 1 - Preamble
Article 2 - RNs and People Article 2 -
Article 3 - RNs and Practice Article 3 -
Article 4 - RNs and Co-workers Article 4 -
Article 5 - RNs, Society, and Environment Article 5 -
Article 6 - RNs and Profession Article 6 -
Article 7 - Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, Article 7 -
and Effectivity


-Health is a fundamental right What does Section 1 Article 1 of the Code of Ethics for Filipino nurses states
-RN's primary responsibility: to preserve life at all cost
by:
1. promotion of health
2. prevention of illness
3. alleviation of suffering
4. restoration of health
5. assistance towards peaceful death


-Cultural diversity What are inherent factors to effective nursing care? (Section 2 Article 1)
-Political
-Socio-economic status




Desire for respect and confidence of clientele, What is the incentive/motivation to attain and maintain the highest possible
colleagues, co-workers, and members of the degree of ethical conduct? (Section 3 Article 1)
community


Quality and excellence in the care of pts. Goals of nursing practice (Article 3)


Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of Hallmark of nursing accountability (Article 3)
delivered care

, NCM 120 Ethico-Legal-Ethico-Moral Nursing Exam
Safeguard pt's rights and privileges Responsibility of RNs as an advocate


True T/F: RNs' actions have professional, ethical, moral, and legal dimensions


True T/F: RN maintains collegial and collaborative working relationship with
colleagues


-Preservation of life Commitment of a RN (Article 5)
-Respect for human rights
-Promotion of healthy environment


Establishment of linkages with the public in promoting Noble concern of RN (Article 5)
local, national, and international efforts to meet health
and social needs of people


-Commitment to continual learning Commendable obligations of RN (Article 6)
-Active participation in development and growth of
profession




True T/F: Certificate of Registration can either be revoked or suspended for violation
of any provisions


Contribution to improvement of socio-economic A practice and visionary mission (Article 6)
conditions and general welfare of nurses through
appropriate legislation


-Sec. 23 (f), Art. IV of R. A. No. 9173 The Certificate of Registration of Registered Nurse shall either be revoked or
-Sec. 23 (f), Rule III of Board Res. No. 425, Series of suspended for violation of any provisions of this Code pursuant to...
2003, the IRR.


1. Promote health Four Fundamental Responsibilities (ICN Code of Ethics of Nurses Preamble)
2. Prevent illness
3. Restore health
4. Alleviate suffering


-Nurses and People Elements (ICN Code of Ethics of Nurses Preamble)
-Nurses and Practice
-Nurses and Co-workers
-Nurses and Profession


-Respectfulness Enumerate professional values the nurse possesses
-Responsiveness
-Compassion
-Trustworthiness
-Integrity

, NCM 120 Ethico-Legal-Ethico-Moral Nursing Exam
Nursing Practice Act Gives authority to regulate nursing practice and enforcement of law to an
administrative agency or BON


Administrative agency or BON They maintain the balance between the rights of the nurse and responsibility to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens


Provide for protection and improvement of nursing Main objective of Nurse Practice Act
profession by instituting measures that shall result in:
-relevant nursing education
-humane working conditions
-better career prospects
-dignified existence for nurses




Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Who approved RA 9173/PH Nursing Act of 2002 and when was it approved?
Oct. 21, 2002


SG 15 (P32,053 - 34,801) According to Sec. 32 RA 9173, what SG is the minimum monthly base pay of
nurses?


-To be an advocate in all health care instances What are the legal responsibilities of the nurse?
-Monitor pt. and watch for abnormalities and
complications


1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Legal requirements to work as a RN in the PH
2. License issued by PRC


-Autonomy Ethical Principles that nurses must adhere to:
-Beneficence
-Non-maleficence
-Justice
-Veracity
-Fidelity
-Accountability


-Stay up-to-date on all latest developments re. pt's care What are the legal accountabilities and responsibilities of a nurse?
-Monitor pt's care and treatment
-express all concerns and findings to doctor or other
hcp


1. Know state nurse practice act and its rules and review What are the legal safeguards for nurses?
them regularly
2. Stay informed by attending BON meetings
3. Purchase and maintain own professional liability
insurance policy
4. Remain clinically current in chosen specialty

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