Pre Test Phil. Nursing Act of 2002

Question 1

The primary aim of the Philippine Nursing Act or law of 2002 is which of the following?

Answer 1

To regulate practice of professional nursing in the country.

Question 2

The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 is otherwise known as :

Answer 2

Republic Act No. 9173

Question 3

The composition of the board of nursing in the latest nursing law is:

Answer 3

1 chairperson and 6 members of the board

Question 4

A qualified nurse maybe recommended to part of the BON by the

Answer 4

PRC

Question 5

In order to pass the NLE (Nursing Licensure Examination), an examinee must obtain a general average of at least:

Answer 5

75% with a rating of not below 60% in any subject

Question 6

For a nurse to continually practice nursing, she must satisfy the requirements set by the PRC and comply how many units of CPD upon renewal of license?

Answer 6

25 units

Question 7

If Nurse Michael is not careful of his nursing practice the BON can also suspend or revoke his license.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The appointing person if there is any vacancy in the BON ( Board of Nursing) is which of the following?

Answer 8

the chairperson

Question 9

The following are the elements in the nurses’ code of ethics, except:

Answer 9

None of the above

Question 10

Nurse Sonia passed the November 2022 Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination before her birthday which November 16. The scheduled oath-taking ceremony was set on January 6, 2023. She has to renew her license on or before

Answer 10

November 16, 2026

even years and birthday