NURSING LICENSURE EXAM NURSING
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Client Henry is to be discharged soon but is still not knowledgeable about how to use his cane.
What underlying principle in nursing ethics should guide the nurse in doing his duty?
a. Responsibility b. Competence c. Accountability d. Advocacy - ANSWER C.
Accountability
Rationale: Accountability can be referred to as a nurse's ability to answer for his own actions. If
the nurse knows that his client is still not knowledgeable in using his cane, he might request for
more hospitalization or arrange with his caregiver to continue providing health teaching at
home.
The following statements are stated in the Dying Patient's Bill of Rights, except for one:
a. I have the right to feel the pain of dying.
b. I have the right to participate in decisions concerning my care.
c. I have the right to die in peace and dignity.
d. I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.
e. I have the right to be free from pain. - ANSWER Rationale: The statement should be: I
have the right to be free from pain.
This corresponds to the personal belief of a client regarding a given idea, custom, attitude, or
anything that influences her behavior and decisions.
a. Ethics b. Morals c. Values d. Bioethics. - ANSWER C. Values
Rationale: Ethics refers to the study of what is good and just for clients, while morals reflect the
character of the social setting from where the client bases his behavior. Bioethics, on the other
hand, pertains to the study of what is right and wrong behavior in the healthcare setting.
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, This law focuses on the prevention and control of the Diabetes Mellitus Act, known as:
a. R.A. No. 8172 b. R.A. No. 8976 c. R.A. No. 8187 d. R.A. No. 8191 - ANSWER d. R.A. No.
8191
Rationale: Option A refers to the promotion of salt iodization; B pertains to the Philippine Food
Fortification Program; and C corresponds to the 7- day Paternity leave.
Client Edwin was diagnosed with terminal cancer. His family asked his physician to explain to
him his illness on their behalf. What principle guides this situation?
a. Autonomy b. Veracity c. Beneficence d. The principle of double effect - ANSWER b.
Veracity
Rationale: Veracity guides the practice of truth. On the other hand, autonomy is the client's
right to decision making; Beneficence refers to actions that prevent harm, and the principle of
double effect pertains to outweighing the harmful secondary effects by the intended good
outcomes.
The ethical principle stating that a registered nurse is the client's advocate is stated on what
section of the code of ethics for registered nurses?
a. Section 11 b. Section 10 c. Section 9 d. Section 8 - ANSWER D. Section 8
Rationale: Section 11 involves the nursing ethics with his co-workers; section 10 ethical
guidelines requiring professional conformity with existing laws; section 9 reflects that nurses
should be aware that their actions have corresponding ethical, moral, and legal aspects.
The Board of Nursing is composed of how many governing bodies?
a.5 b.6 c.4 d.7 - ANSWER d. 7
Rationale: According to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 or R.A. No. 9173, section 4. The
Board created under section 3 of Article III of the said nursing act is composed of a chairperson
and 6 members.
Which is incorrect about the qualifications of a Nursing Service Administrator?
a. A registered nurse in the Philippines
b. At least 5 years of experience in the managerial position in nursing
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Client Henry is to be discharged soon but is still not knowledgeable about how to use his cane.
What underlying principle in nursing ethics should guide the nurse in doing his duty?
a. Responsibility b. Competence c. Accountability d. Advocacy - ANSWER C.
Accountability
Rationale: Accountability can be referred to as a nurse's ability to answer for his own actions. If
the nurse knows that his client is still not knowledgeable in using his cane, he might request for
more hospitalization or arrange with his caregiver to continue providing health teaching at
home.
The following statements are stated in the Dying Patient's Bill of Rights, except for one:
a. I have the right to feel the pain of dying.
b. I have the right to participate in decisions concerning my care.
c. I have the right to die in peace and dignity.
d. I have the right to have my questions answered honestly.
e. I have the right to be free from pain. - ANSWER Rationale: The statement should be: I
have the right to be free from pain.
This corresponds to the personal belief of a client regarding a given idea, custom, attitude, or
anything that influences her behavior and decisions.
a. Ethics b. Morals c. Values d. Bioethics. - ANSWER C. Values
Rationale: Ethics refers to the study of what is good and just for clients, while morals reflect the
character of the social setting from where the client bases his behavior. Bioethics, on the other
hand, pertains to the study of what is right and wrong behavior in the healthcare setting.
1
, This law focuses on the prevention and control of the Diabetes Mellitus Act, known as:
a. R.A. No. 8172 b. R.A. No. 8976 c. R.A. No. 8187 d. R.A. No. 8191 - ANSWER d. R.A. No.
8191
Rationale: Option A refers to the promotion of salt iodization; B pertains to the Philippine Food
Fortification Program; and C corresponds to the 7- day Paternity leave.
Client Edwin was diagnosed with terminal cancer. His family asked his physician to explain to
him his illness on their behalf. What principle guides this situation?
a. Autonomy b. Veracity c. Beneficence d. The principle of double effect - ANSWER b.
Veracity
Rationale: Veracity guides the practice of truth. On the other hand, autonomy is the client's
right to decision making; Beneficence refers to actions that prevent harm, and the principle of
double effect pertains to outweighing the harmful secondary effects by the intended good
outcomes.
The ethical principle stating that a registered nurse is the client's advocate is stated on what
section of the code of ethics for registered nurses?
a. Section 11 b. Section 10 c. Section 9 d. Section 8 - ANSWER D. Section 8
Rationale: Section 11 involves the nursing ethics with his co-workers; section 10 ethical
guidelines requiring professional conformity with existing laws; section 9 reflects that nurses
should be aware that their actions have corresponding ethical, moral, and legal aspects.
The Board of Nursing is composed of how many governing bodies?
a.5 b.6 c.4 d.7 - ANSWER d. 7
Rationale: According to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 or R.A. No. 9173, section 4. The
Board created under section 3 of Article III of the said nursing act is composed of a chairperson
and 6 members.
Which is incorrect about the qualifications of a Nursing Service Administrator?
a. A registered nurse in the Philippines
b. At least 5 years of experience in the managerial position in nursing
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