Chapter 9 core competency standards

Question 1

3 government agency involved in the development of the Core Competency Standards for Nursing Practice?

Answer 1

Committee Members
1) BON
2) CHED Technical Committee on Nursing Education
3) PNA

Question 2

What is the legal basis for the Board of Nursing (BON) to monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing practice in the Philippines?

Answer 2

Answer: RA 9173, Art.3, Sec.9 (c)

Rationale: RA 9173, particularly Art.3, Sec.9 (c), provides the legal basis for the Board of Nursing (BON) to monitor and enforce quality standards of nursing practice.

Question 3

What was the rationale behind the conceptualization and implementation of the Core Competency Standards for Nursing Practice?

Answer 3

Effects of globalization, new expectations, changes in health science, demographic changes, increasing demands from consumers

Rationale: The rationale includes various factors such as
-globalization,
-new expectations,
-changes in health science, demographic changes,
-increasing demands from consumers of health care and
-surge of overseas employment opportunities for Filipino nurses.

Question 4

What does the Nursing Relief Act, abolished in 1995, specify regarding employment of nurses?

Answer 4

Only Filipinos can be employed

Rationale: The Nursing Relief Act specified that only Filipinos could be employed, and it was abolished in 1995.

Question 5

Demographic changes

Answer 5

Study of population of a certain place
 Overcrowding
 Increase demand for health care
 Migration

Question 6

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Which area of responsibility constitutes 70% of the Core Competency Standards for Nursing Practice?

Answer 6

Patient Care Competencies

Rationale: Patient Care Competencies make up 70% of the Core Competency Standards for Nursing Practice.

Question 7

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Which of the following competencies is emphasized the most in the Core Competency Standards for Nursing Practice?

Answer 7

I. Patient Care Competencies (70%)

I. Patient Care Competencies (70%)
1. Safe and quality nursing care
2. Communication
3. Collaboration and teamwork
4. Health education

Question 8

In which competency area would legal and ethical responsibilities be found?

Answer 8

II. Empowering Competencies (10%)

Rationale: II. Empowering Competencies (10%)
5. Legal responsibilities
6. Ethico-moral responsibilities
7. Personal and professional responsibilities

Question 9

Which area of responsibility focuses on activities such as records management and management of resources and environment?

Answer 9

III. Enhancing Competencies (10%)
8. Records management
9. Management of resources and environment

Question 10

What does the category of Enhancing Competencies primarily address?

Answer 10

IV. Enabling Competencies (10%)
10. Quality Improvement
11. Research

Question 11

According to the guidelines for self-evaluation, what should be considered in terms of qualification when applying for a job?

a. Age and physical condition
b. Educational qualification
c. Years of experience
d. Emotional stability

Answer 11

Answer: b. Educational qualification

Rationale: The guidelines emphasize considering educational qualifications when evaluating oneself for a job.

1. Qualification
    Educational qualification
    Does it fit the job you are applying for
    Will you be required to have a master’s degree?

Question 12

In self-evaluation, what aspect relates to the physical demands of the job?

a. Emotional stability
b. Age and physical condition
c. Years of experience
d. Qualification

Answer 12

Answer: b. Age and physical condition

Rationale: Age and physical condition are factors related to the physical demands of the job.

3. Age and physical condition
    Preferences of the company
    Physical energy required of the job

Question 13

What is a key consideration under the “Years of Experience” section in self-evaluation?

a. Emotional stability

b. Educational qualification

c. Age and physical condition

d. Professional experiences

Answer 13

Answer: d. Professional experiences

Rationale: The guidelines suggest considering one’s professional experiences when evaluating years of experience.

Years of Experience
 What are your experiences?

Question 14

According to the guidelines, what factor is related to the preference of the company?

a. Emotional stability
b. Age and physical condition
c. Years of experience
d. Educational qualification

Answer 14

Answer: b. Age and physical condition

3. Age and physical condition
    Preferences of the company
    Physical energy required of the job

Question 15

What aspect of emotional well-being is addressed in the self-evaluation guidelines?

Answer 15

Answer: Emotional stability

Rationale: Emotional stability is explicitly mentioned as a consideration in the guidelines.

Question 16

Which question is relevant to determining if one is fit for the job in self-evaluation?

Answer 16

How is your emotional self?

Rationale: Assessing emotional well-being helps determine if one is fit for the job.

Question 17

Under self-evaluation, what question addresses the preference for solitude or being in a crowd?

Answer 17

Do you get along well with people?

Rationale: Assessing if one prefers solitude or being in a crowd is essential for self-evaluation.

Question 18

What question pertains to the potential need for advanced education in self-evaluation?

Answer 18

Answer: c. Will you be required to have a master’s degree?

Rationale: Assessing the potential need for advanced education is crucial when considering a master’s degree.