Leadership and Management

1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) To establish the qualifications of registered nurses

• 1. b) To promote and protect the health of the public

• 1. c) To create a national nursing curriculum

• 1. d) To regulate the number of nursing schools in the Philippines

1. Under Philippine Nursing Law 9173, which entity is responsible for the regulation and practice of nursing in the Philippines?

• 1. a) Department of Health (DOH)

• 1. b) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

• 1. c) Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)

• 1. d) National Commission on Nursing (NCN)

1. Which of the following is a required qualification for a head nurse according to Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• 1. b) Master’s degree in Nursing

• 1. c) At least three years of clinical experience

• 1. d) Certification in advanced clinical practice

1. In accordance with the Philippine Nursing Law 9173, which qualification is essential for a chief nurse?

• 1. a) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• 1. b) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with at least five years of experience

• 1. c) Master’s degree in Nursing or its equivalent

• 1. d) Completion of a specialized management course

1. Which historical event led to the enactment of the Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) The introduction of the first nursing school in the Philippines

• 1. b) The need to align nursing practice with international standards

• 1. c) The establishment of the Professional Regulation Commission

• 1. d) The growing concern over the quality of nursing education and practice

1. What is the minimum qualification for a Board of Trustees (BOT) member as stipulated by Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• 1. b) Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus on administration

• 1. c) At least five years of managerial experience in nursing

• 1. d) A combination of educational and professional experience in nursing leadership

1. Which board is responsible for appointing members to the Board of Nursing (BON) according to Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) The Secretary of Health

• 1. b) The President of the Philippines

• 1. c) The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

• 1. d) The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)

1. Which of the following historical milestones is most closely associated with the development of nursing regulations in the Philippines?

• 1. a) The establishment of the Philippine Red Cross

• 1. b) The enactment of the Philippine Nursing Act of 1954

• 1. c) The creation of the first nursing school in the Philippines

• 1. d) The formation of the Philippine Nurses Association

1. Which of the following best represents the role of the Chief Nurse according to the Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) Supervising the daily operations of a nursing unit

• 1. b) Overseeing the implementation of nursing policies and ensuring adherence to standards

• 1. c) Conducting nursing research and publishing findings

• 1. d) Providing direct patient care in specialized units

1. What key responsibility does a head nurse have under Philippine Nursing Law 9173?

• 1. a) Designing the curriculum for nursing education

• 1. b) Managing nursing staff and ensuring proper patient care

• 1. c) Setting up new nursing schools

• 1. d) Conducting public health campaigns