Scope of Nursing Practice and Laws

Question 1

The first law which regulated the practice of medicine. Act provided for the examination and registration of nurses in the Philippine Islands.

Answer 1

Act No. 2493 of 1915

Question 2

Known as the First True Nursing Law

Answer 2

Act No. 2808

Question 3

Philippine Nursing Law. Organization of Board of Examiners for Nurses.

Answer 3

R.A. 877

Question 4

Salient changes in the Board of Nursing. Appointed by the President of the Philippines.

Answer 4

R.A. 4704 Amendments

Question 5

Philippine Nursing Act of 1991

Answer 5

R.A. 7164 Amendments

Question 6

Amended R.A. 2644 known as Midwifery Law

Answer 6

R.A. 7392 Amendments

Question 7

Change in the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 from R.A. 7164

Answer 7

R.A. 9173 Amendments

Question 8

Known as the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002. Adopted under R.A. 9173 and promulgated by the Board of Nursing.

Answer 8

Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses

Question 9

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 1

Answer 9

Preamble

Question 10

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 2

Answer 10

Registered Nurses and People

Question 11

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 3

Answer 11

Registered Nurses and Practice

Question 12

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 4

Answer 12

Registered Nurses and Co-workers

Question 13

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 5

Answer 13

Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment

Question 14

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 6

Answer 14

Registered Nurses and the Profession

Question 15

Nursing Practice R.A. 9173 Article 7

Answer 15

Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, and Effectivity

Question 16

Health is a fundamental human right. Primary responsibility of the nurse is to preserve health at all cost. Understanding all aspects of a person using therapeutic process.

Answer 16

Article I: Preamble

Question 17

Respect values, customs, and spiritual beliefs and freedom for rational decision.

Personal information be held in strict confidence.

Answer 17

Article II: Registered Nurses and People

Question 18

Human life is inviolable. Quality and excellent care. Accuracy in documentation. Rights and privileges of patients: Nurse as advocate. The nurse must be aware of the professional, ethical, moral, and legal dimensions.

Perform professional duties in conformity with existing law and regulations. No to gifts or advertisement that demean the image of the nurse.

Answer 18

Article III: Registered Nurses and Practice

Question 19

Solidarity with members of the health care team. Collegial and collaborative working relationship.

Maintain professional role while working with team members. Conform with group act which is based on acceptable, Ethico-legal standards. Participate in professional organizations. Honor and safeguard the dignity of members and other professions. Respect rights of co-workers.

Answer 19

Article IV: Registered Nurses and Co-workers

Question 20

Commitment of the nurse: preservation of life, respect of human rights, and promotion of healthy environment. Link with public in promoting local, national, and international collaboration to meet health and social needs.

Be aware of their obligations as citizens, health resources available. Actively participate in programs, projects, and activities that respond to the problems of society. Leading lives in conformity with principles of right conduct and proper decorum.

Answer 20

Article V: Registered Nurses, Society, and Environment

Question 20

Loyalty to the profession and preservation of its integrity. Compliance with by-laws of the accredited professional organization. Continual learning and active participation in professional growth. Contribute to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions and general welfare of nurses.

Strict adherence to nursing standards. Active participation to professional growth. Strive equitable socio-economic and work conditions in nursing. Assert for the implementation of labor and work standards.

Answer 20

Article VI: Registered Nurses and the Profession

Question 21

An act strengthening health and dental services in the rural areas, and providing funds thereof. Creation of rural health units, composed of municipal health officer, public health nurse, etc. To intensify the public health services and public sanitation work in the rural area.

Answer 21

R.A. 1082 Rural Health Act

Question 21

Violation of any of the provisions of the Code-revocation of suspensions of the Certificate of Registration

Answer 21

Article VII: Administrative Penalties, Repealing Clause, and Effectivity

Question 21

Magna Carta for Public Health Workers

Answer 21

R.A. 7305

Question 22

Aims to promote and improve the social and economic wellbeing of health workers, living, and working conditions and terms of employment; Develop their skills and capabilities in order that they will be more responsive and better equipped to deliver health projects and programs; To encourage those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service.

Answer 22

R.A. 7305 Magna Carta for Public Health Workers

Question 23

Rural Health Act

Answer 23

R.A. 1082

Question 24

Local Government Code

Answer 24

R.A. 7150