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NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NUR 216)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH QS & AS
{ANSWERS KEY PROVIDED ON LAS PAGES}
I. NURSING AS A PROFESSION (1–8)
1. A newly graduated nurse reflects on what it means to belong to a
profession. Which behavior best demonstrates professionalism?
A. Following hospital policies even when unsupervised
B. Completing assigned tasks only when observed by seniors
C. Delegating care of clients without verification
D. Avoiding continuing education to save costs
2. Nursing is considered a profession primarily because it:
A. Involves caring for people of all ages
B. Is regulated by a professional code and licensure law
C. Has existed for centuries as a vocation
D. Is primarily service-oriented
3. A nursing student preparing for the board exam asks why completing a
BSN is required. The best response is:
A. It ensures nurses can teach in universities
B. It fulfills the educational standard for professional entry
C. It is required for community volunteer work
D. It provides training only in basic procedures
4. The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173) highlights which core
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professional responsibility?
A. The delegation of duties to nursing aides
B. The maintenance of personal and professional competence
C. The restriction of nursing practice to hospital settings
D. The automatic renewal of license after graduation
5. Which of the following reflects the nurse’s role as a member of a
profession?
A. Engages in lifelong learning and self-evaluation
B. Prioritizes overtime pay before accepting duties
C. Depends solely on physician directives
D. Limits care only to the physical needs of clients
6. According to Flexner’s criteria, which attribute differentiates a profession
from an
occupation?
A. Financial compensation
B. Application of a systematic body of knowledge
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C. Dependence on laypersons for judgment
D. Performance without ethical standards
7. The professional nurse upholds which principle when maintaining
confidentiality of client information?
A. Accountability
B. Competence
C. Altruism
D. Social responsibility
8. Which of the following demonstrates the nurse’s moral obligation as a
professional?
A. Accepting only favorable assignments
B. Engaging in self-regulation and ethical decision-making
C. Avoiding organizational policies
D. Depending solely on administrative supervision
II. LICENSE TO PRACTICE NURSING (9–15)
9. The legal document issued by the PRC authorizing a nurse to practice is
known as:
A. Certification
B. Appointment
C. License
D. Registration
10. Under RA 9173, which government body enforces the regulation and
licensing of nurses?
A. Department of Health
B. Professional Regulation Commission
C. Board of Nursing
D. Philippine Nurses Association
11. A foreign nurse applying for reciprocity must have resided in the Philippines
for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
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12. Before renewing a PRC license, the nurse must complete required
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units. This policy
ensures:
A. Compliance with employment laws
B. Continuous professional competence
C. Automatic promotion in workplace
D. Reduction of practice hours
NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NUR 216)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM WITH QS & AS
{ANSWERS KEY PROVIDED ON LAS PAGES}
I. NURSING AS A PROFESSION (1–8)
1. A newly graduated nurse reflects on what it means to belong to a
profession. Which behavior best demonstrates professionalism?
A. Following hospital policies even when unsupervised
B. Completing assigned tasks only when observed by seniors
C. Delegating care of clients without verification
D. Avoiding continuing education to save costs
2. Nursing is considered a profession primarily because it:
A. Involves caring for people of all ages
B. Is regulated by a professional code and licensure law
C. Has existed for centuries as a vocation
D. Is primarily service-oriented
3. A nursing student preparing for the board exam asks why completing a
BSN is required. The best response is:
A. It ensures nurses can teach in universities
B. It fulfills the educational standard for professional entry
C. It is required for community volunteer work
D. It provides training only in basic procedures
4. The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173) highlights which core
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professional responsibility?
A. The delegation of duties to nursing aides
B. The maintenance of personal and professional competence
C. The restriction of nursing practice to hospital settings
D. The automatic renewal of license after graduation
5. Which of the following reflects the nurse’s role as a member of a
profession?
A. Engages in lifelong learning and self-evaluation
B. Prioritizes overtime pay before accepting duties
C. Depends solely on physician directives
D. Limits care only to the physical needs of clients
6. According to Flexner’s criteria, which attribute differentiates a profession
from an
occupation?
A. Financial compensation
B. Application of a systematic body of knowledge
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C. Dependence on laypersons for judgment
D. Performance without ethical standards
7. The professional nurse upholds which principle when maintaining
confidentiality of client information?
A. Accountability
B. Competence
C. Altruism
D. Social responsibility
8. Which of the following demonstrates the nurse’s moral obligation as a
professional?
A. Accepting only favorable assignments
B. Engaging in self-regulation and ethical decision-making
C. Avoiding organizational policies
D. Depending solely on administrative supervision
II. LICENSE TO PRACTICE NURSING (9–15)
9. The legal document issued by the PRC authorizing a nurse to practice is
known as:
A. Certification
B. Appointment
C. License
D. Registration
10. Under RA 9173, which government body enforces the regulation and
licensing of nurses?
A. Department of Health
B. Professional Regulation Commission
C. Board of Nursing
D. Philippine Nurses Association
11. A foreign nurse applying for reciprocity must have resided in the Philippines
for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
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12. Before renewing a PRC license, the nurse must complete required
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units. This policy
ensures:
A. Compliance with employment laws
B. Continuous professional competence
C. Automatic promotion in workplace
D. Reduction of practice hours
