PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Who is the Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife member of the Board of
Midwifery?
a. Josephine Hipolito
b. Lolita Dicang
c. Rhodora Lopez
d. Remy Dequina

2. When a midwife lacks the necessary abilities, knowledge and skills to perform
her roles and functions as a professional, she is considered to be
a. Unprofessional
b. Irresponsible
c. Negligent
d. Incompetent

3. An unmarried midwife who is supporting her aging parents being the head of the
family and breadwinner , She is entitled to a tax exemption amounting to:
a. P9,000 c. P25,000
b. P20,000 d. P18,000

4. When the Board of Midwifery promulgates rules and regulations to upgrade the
practice of midwifery, this power is known as:
a. Executive
b. Quasi-Judicial
c. Quasi-Legislative
d. Quasi-ministerial

5. Work for 48 hours a week or working with overtime must receive an additional
compensation of how many percent of regular wage per revised implementing
rules of RA 7305?
a. Additional of 25% c. additional of 50%
b. Additional of 30% d. 100%

6. The deadline of filing of application for Midwifery licensure exam in the Regional
–provincial PRC satellite offices is?
a. 30 working days before the first day of exam
b. 20 days before the first day of exam
c. 30 days before the first day of exam
d. 20 working days before the first day of exam

7. If a married midwife caught by her husband having a sexual relationship to a man

not her husband, the husband can file a complaint against his wife to the PRC for
what case?
a. Adultery
 b. Dishonorable conduct
c. Concubinage
d. Unprofessional conduct

8. If a midwife wishes to work abroad , she will be given a working visa issued by
the
a. DFA b. POEA c. Foreign embassy d.
DOLE

9. A passport is obtained from which office?

a. Embassy of USA
b. Bureau of Immigration
c. Department of Tourism
d. Department of Foreign Affairs

10. Who among the following are qualified to witness a will?

1. Be sound mind not blind, deaf, and dumb
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Be able to read, write
4. Not have been convicted of perjury, falsification of a
document

A. 1,2,3 b. 2,3,4 C. 1,3,4 D. 1,2,3,4

11. Doing a lawful act in an improper way is

a. Malfeasance
b. Misfeasance
c. Beneficence
d. Non malfeasance

12. Self-governance, ability to choose or carry out decision without undue pressure
or coercion from anyone:
a. Veracity b. Autonomy c. Fidelity d. Beneficence

13. A midwife who was summoned by the court gives untrue statements while under
oath. She can be charged with
a. Defamation
b. Perjury
c. Forgery
d. Libel

14. How many days is allowed for the deadline of filing of application for Midwifery
licensure exam in PRC Manila?
a. 20 days before the first day of exam
b. 20 working days before the first day of exam
c. 30 working days before the first day of exam
 d. Same with the Provincial satellite offices

15. The National Women’s Month is celebrated during the month of __________?
a. April b.May c.March d.October

16. Gina is a married woman, Gina was caught by her husband having sex with
another man, So the husband didn't do anything instead he file a case against his
wife, What case will it be?
a. Concubinage b. Adultery c. Bigamy d. cohabitation

17. The husband filed the complaint against his wife; He is the complainant or
______?
a. Respondent b. Plaintiff c. Defendant d. None of these

18. It is a circumstances present in a crime where it may increase or decrease the

criminal liability.
A. Exempting circumstances C. Alternative circumstances
B. Justifying circumstances D. Mitigating circumstances

19. The unlawful killing of a child less than three(3) days old is___________:
A. Parricide b.Murder c.Homecide d.
Infanticide

20. The Father of Modern Midwifery is:

a. Alejandro San Pedro
b. Ricardo Gonzales
c. JoseFabella
d. Richard Gomez

21. Gino, killed his father, mother and brother. What was the crime committed?
a. Parenticide b. Homicide c. Murder d. Infanticide

22. What crime is committed by a person who kills a three-day old baby?

a. Infanticide b. homicide c. murder d. parricide.

23. A midwife in a remote place has not renewed her licensed for the past 10 years.
She receives a notice regarding:
a. suspension from her job
b. revocation of her PRC license
c. delisting her name in the roster of professional midwives
d. to enroll in CPE

24. Premeditation and use of superior force in a crime are examples of:
a. Mitigating circumstances
b. Exempting circumstances
c. Justifying circumstances
d. Aggravating circumstances

25. The criminal is mentally retarded, this will fall under what circumstances?
a. Exempting
b. Mitigating
c. Justifying
d. Alternative

26. The term define as “ a calling in which its members profess to have acquired
special knowledge by training or by experience, or both so that they may guide
advise or serve others in these special field,” is:
A. Obstetrics C. Profession
B. Vocation D. Midwifery

27. A clinical instructor temporarily left the students in the area and a delivery was
handled without supervision. The sex of the baby was changed by mistake by the
student in the registration form. A doctrine that could be applied to determine the
liability of the clinical instructor is:
a. Res ipsa loquitor
b. Respondent superior
c. Res ut des
d. Force majeure

28. Presidential Decree No. 223 is the law that created the:
a. Civil Service Commission
b. Population Commission
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. Board of Midwifery

29. Which of the following is an example of negligence by a midwife?

a. The midwife pushed the fundus of the uterus to hasten the delivery of the
baby and the uterus got inverted
b. The midwife suctioned the baby’s mouth and nose to prevent aspiration
pneumonia
c. The midwife applied Tetramycin ointment on the baby’s eyes after delivery
d. The health center midwife gave tetanus immunization to a pregnant mother

30. A mother gets third degree laceration during a home delivery and the midwife’s
first action was to call the doctor herself and requested the husband to watch and
the patient bled to death. In this situation the midwife can be held liable for:
a. Negligence
b. Malpractice
c. Dishonorable conduct
d. Unethical behavior

31. The presence of circumstances that removes the criminal liability for an act is
called:
a. Alternating
b. Justifying
c. Exempting
d. Aggravating

32. The following are mitigating circumstances, which will diminish the liability in a
crime EXCEPT:
a. The accuse is below 18 years
b. Immediate vindication for a grave offense done to the offender by injured party
c. The accused is a public official
d. Voluntary surrender

33. Which of the following is an example of a justifying circumstance in a criminal

act?
a. When the accused is older than 70 years old
b. Defense of oneself
c. when the crime is done during a calamity
d. When the accused is insane

34. If the certificate of a midwife is expiring this year and her birthday is October 25,
when can she file for renewal without fine?
a. Sept. 20 to Oct. 25 this year
b. Oct. 25 this year
c. Oct. 25 to Nov. 20 this year
d. Anytime this year

35. An acquired mode of behaviour involving a tendency to repeat an act without

much conscious effort:
a. Tradition
b. Habit
c. Custom
d. Etiquette

36. The midwife should do only what is good. This is in accordance within what
principle of ethics?
a. Veracity
b. Beneficence
c. Non-maleficence
d. Fidelity
 37. The power to recommend to the President of the Philippines for the Board of
Midwifery belongs to:
a. IMAP
b. Association of Obstetrician
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. Any of the Above

38. A system of moral principles governing desirable human conduct is called:

a. Morals
b. Etiquette
c. Ethics
d. Customs

39. The trait that a midwife must have which is shown by saying the right thing at the
right time is
a. Empathy
b. Politeness
c. Tact
d. Fidelity

40. Which of the following personnel in the rural health unit is considered as the
frontline health worker?
a. Physician
b. Nurse
c. Dentist
d. Midwife

41. When the court orders the midwife during a bearing to act as a witness together
with evidences/documents like her certificate of registration, it will issue an order
called:
a. Summons
b. Subpoena
c. Mandamus
d. Subpoena ducestecum

42. The government agency that gives assistance to the overseas workers when
they decide to come back to the Philippines to serve the Filipino people
a. POEA b. OWWA c. DFA d. Embassy

43. The law which was repealed or amended by the Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992
a. RA 2644
b. RA 2654
c. RA 2645
d. RA 2643
In the days leading to February 4, 2006, people started to gather in throngs at the
Philsports Arena (formerly Ultra), the publicized site of the first anniversary episode of, a
noontime game show aired by Broadcasting Corporation. With high hopes of winning
the bonanza, hundreds queued for days and nights near the venue to assure
themselves of securing tickets for the show. Little did they know that in taking a shot at
instant fortune, a number of them would pay the ultimate wager and place their lives at
stake, all in the name of bagging the prizes in store. Came the early morning
of February 4, 2006, with thousands more swarming to the venue. Hours before the
show and minutes after the people were allowed entry through two entry points at six
o’clock in the morning, the obstinate crowd along Capt. Javier Street jostled even more
just to get close to the lower rate pedestrian gate. The mad rush of the unruly mob
generated much force, triggering the horde to surge forward with such momentum that
led others to stumble and get trampled upon by the approaching waves of people right
after the gate opened. 

44. Petitioners point out that long before the conclusion of any investigation,
Gonzalez already ruled out the possibility that some other cause or causes led to
the tragedy or that someone else or perhaps none should be made criminally
liable; and that Gonzalez had left the preliminary investigation to a mere
determination of who within are the programs organizers who should be
criminally prosecuted. The DOJ recommends filing of charges against the
network and the host a case of
a. reckless imprudence resulting in Multiple murder
b. Parricide case
c. reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide
d. Recklessness resulting serious physical injuries.

45. Justice Secretary Agra affirmed a previous justice department decision absolving
Willie Revillame from the ULTRA stampede since Revillame had no direct or
indirect participation in the stampede being the show's host. He said there there
was no "proximate cause" in being the program's host. Charges of reckless
imprudence resulting in multiple homicide and physical injuries were filed against
Revillame, which was later dismissed. The host was
a. Convicted b. acquitted c. sentenced d. appealed

46. When the network and the host admits their negligence to the show the
circumstance is
a. Mitigating b. aggravating c. justifying d.
exempting

47. Who is considered as the respondent of the case

a. The Host b. The network c. The DOJ d. The family

48. Newborn Scrrening Act of 2004 is

a. RA 9288
b. RA 6758
 c. RA 10028
d. RA 7277

49. Len, registered midwife, has signed a contract for two years in a medical center.
A recruitment agency has offered her a ‘’fat’’ salary for foreign employment. If
you are in the position of Len, what should you do?
a. Discuss your plans with your parents.
b. Accept the recruitments offer and go on absence without official leave.
c. Write letter of resignation to your employer 30 days before leaving.
d. Accept recruiter’s offer and give an excuse to employer on behalf of her
‘’sick’’mother.

50. Riza is a BSM graduate but did not take the National Licensure exams. She is in
dire need of money so she applied and was accepted in a health facility. As a
midwife she submitted a fake PRC license in order to be given the job. Riza is
liable to be charged of____.
a. False statement
b. Misrepresentation
c. Fraud and deceit
d. Malpractice
51. It is a hospital policy for midwifes in a health facility that required time is 15
minutes before the official designated time. Midwife reported 30 minutes late and
requested her co-staff to sign in; this is an example of _____________.
a. Dishonesty
b. Falsification of document
c. Misrepresentation
d. Malpractice

52. One of the rights of a registered midwife under PD 442:

a. To work overtime any day
b. Security of tenure after 6 months of employment
c. Maternity leave of 2 weeks before and 6 weeks after dec
d. A yearly upgrading of salary

53. It is an Agency attached to the office of the president responsible for regulating
and supervising the practice of professional individuals according to knowledge
base and practice and considered as the custodian of all records of professional
a. BOM b. PRC c. APSOM d. CSC

54. One of the characteristics of a contract is Mutuality which means

a. Equality b. Understanding c. Credibility d. Justice
55. The very first midwifery association in the Philippines is the:
a. Integrated Midwives Association in the Philippines
b. National Federation of Filipino Midwives
c. The Philippine Midwives Association
d. International Convention of Midwives
56. Acting as a witness in making of the will of a patient is:
a. An ethical obligation of a midwife
b. Voluntary act of a midwife
c. A duty of a midwife
d. A legal responsibility of a midwife
57. A 17 years old girl decided that her pregnancy will be terminated because she is
not married.. Her age will make her accountable for induced abortion
a. Less
b. No effect
c. The same as that of older women
d. More
58. When a midwife and a patient verbally agrees that the midwife will attend the
home delivery for a fee, this kind of contract is called:
a. Implied
b. Informal
c. Formal
d. Expressed
59. When the term of office of the Board of Midwifery has expired, she can be given
an extension based on the doctrine:
a. Ad interim
b. Regular or merit appointment
c. Hold-over
d. Permanent appointment
60. The physician orders the midwife to give a sample treatment and she carries the
order. This function is known as:
a. Independent c. Interdependent
b. Dependent d. Expanded
61. A health center midwife responded to a delivery at home to a G4P3 woman. Her
expected action is”
a. Refer the patient to the hospital
b. Handle the delivery and act accordingly
c. Refer the patient to a private practicing midwife
d. Assess the condition of the mother
62. When a midwife depends on the legal order of a physician in performing her
tasks, these are considered:
a. Dependent functions c. Interdependent functions
b. Independent functions d. Expanded functions
63. A midwife operating her own lying in clinic prescribed antibiotic to a newly
delivered woman who developed fever immediately after delivery. The midwife:
a. Ls doing what is best for the mother
b. Can be charged of malpractice
 c. Ls performing a legal duty to her patient
d. Should refer the patient to a doctor if the fever does not subside after 4
days
64. If a midwife is forced by someone in performing criminal abortion, her liability is:
a. Reduced c. Exempting
b. Increased d. Justifying

65. A rural health midwife should always remember that she can only perform her
expanded role stipulated under the law when she:
a. Was authorized by her immediate superior
b. Has undergone the training for that purpose
c. Already a registered midwife and has been in service for many years
d. Has been doing it for many years without complication
66. You are a staff midwife employed in a private hospital. While following a legal
doctor’s order an injury was sustained by the patient. As a midwife you can
defend yourself from liability by invoking which doctrine?
a. Force majeure
b. Respondeat superior
c. Reckless imprudence
d. Res ipsaloquitor
67. Which of the following actions is appropriate for a midwife to do when she has a
problem in her working relationship with a colleague?
a. Talk it over with the concerned person
b. File a complaint to the personnel division
c. Discuss the matter with the supervisor
d. Ignore the co-worker
68. Ms. Cruz is a registered midwife who -filed a case against Ms. Javier an
undergraduate midwife who attends a delivery call in their community. Ms. Cruz
is the:
a. Plaintiff
b. Victim
c. Respondent
d. Witness
69. The teaching load of a principal of a school of midwifery should be:
a. Not more than 12 units
b. Not to exceed 9 units
c. Not more than 15 units
d. Not to exceed 32 units
70. If the mother seeks for services of the private midwife for her delivery it is
assumed that she needs to pay the midwife for her professional services. This
contract is considered as;
a. Implied contract
b. Expressed contract
c. Void contract
d. Formal contract
71. The subject that receives the most weight and core of Midwifery board
 examination is:
a. Professional Growth & Development
b. Obstetrics
c. Care of Infants
d. Primary Health Care
72. According to Republic Act No. 6425, the Dangerous Drugs Act, the following are
considered prohibited drugs
a. Demerol, morphine, Diazepam
b. Cocaine, marijuana, ecstacy
c. Paracetamol, ibuprofen
d. Seconal, novain, opiates

73. A midwifery board member serves legally for?

a. 3years and 1 reappointment
b. 3 years without reappointment
c. 3 years and 2 years reappointment
d. 3 years only
74. Work for 48 hours a week must receive an additional compensation of how many
percent of regular wage per revised implementing rules of RA 7305?
a. 125% c. 150%
b. 130% d. 100%
75. Breastfeeding is being enforced by milk code or:
a. EO 51
b. R.A. 7600
c. R.A. 6700
d. P.D. 996
76. Which of the following information cannot be seen in the PRC identification card?
a. Registration Date
b. License Number
c. Date of Application
d. Signature of PRC chairperson
77. The first school of midwifery was established in year____ and the school was
established and named ?
a. 1922; Dr Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
b. 1925; Maternity and Childrens Hospital
c. 1940; Midwifery School of the Philippinies
d. 1920; Dr Ricardo Gonzales School of midwifery
78. A midwife working under the DOH, is exempted from paying which tax?
a. Professional tax
b. Community tax
c. Realty tax
d. Value added tax
79. A law  requiring applicants for Marriage License to receive instruction on family
planning and responsible parenthood was passed on
a. July 20, 1976
b. April 10, 1992
 c. December 21, 2012
d. October 19, 1979
80. Under RA 7392, the midwife is legally allowed to suture when trained
a. Episotomy
b. Stab wounds
c. Laceration of any body parts
d. Perineal laceration

81. When a midwife committed or omitted an act, pursuant to her duty, that a
reasonable prudent person in the same or similar circumstances would or would
not do, and acting or not acting of which is the proximate cause of injury to
another person or his property, it is
a. Negligence
b. Malpractice
c. Intentional wrong
d. Tort
82. It implies the idea of improper or unskilful care of a patient by a midwife. It
denotes stepping beyond ones authority with serious consequences
a. Negligence
b. Malpractice
c. Misdeamenor
d. Intentional wrong
83. The crime Killing of fetus inside the uterus before the age of viability is
a. Abortion
b. Suicide
c. Murder
d. Parricide
84. The trait that a midwife must have which is shown by saying at the right time at
the place and at the right manner is:
a. Empathy
b. Tact
c. Sympathy
d. Apathy

85. Which of the following functions of the midwife is not considered traditional?
a. Attends to a normal delivery
b. Performs Leopold's maneuver to a prenatal patient
c. Sutures laceration of a newly delivered mother
d. Instructs a new mother on proper breastfeeding techniques

86. When the lawyer of the plaintiff questions the witness of the accused, it is called:
a. Direct examination
b. Cross examination
c. Perjury
d. Preliminary investigation
87. The School of Midwifery must bear this twin requisite to operate
a. 60 maternity beds; hospital affiliation
b. Less than 50 maternity beds; lying-in affiliation
c. At least 50 maternity beds; hospital affiliation
d. More than 60 maternity beds; hospital affiliation

88. When the Board prepares examination questions, it is exercising its:

a. Discretionary power
b. Ministerial Power
c. Dispensing Power
d. Corrective Power

89. Who is the current president of Integrated Midwives Association of the

Philippines (IMAP)?
a. Josephine Hipolito
b. Lolita Dicang
c. Corazon Paras
d. Maria Theresa Padilla

90. A chapter of IMAP must have at least how many members to be recognized
as one:
a. Ten members
b. Twenty five members
c. Fifty members
d. Seventy members

91. In order to become a member of the board of directors of IMAP, a candidate

must:
a. Be an active member for three years standing
b. Be an active member for the past two years
c. Must be practicing a profession in health related field
d. Must be a practicing obstetrician for 10 years

92. An affiliate member has__________:

a. Voting privileges
b. Has no voting privileges
c. Has voting privileges every 3 years
d. Has voting privileges after she has been a member for two years

93. A school of midwifery can become a member of____________:

a. Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP)
b. Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (APSOM)
c. International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
d. National Federation of Filipino Midwives (NFFM)

94. The term of office of Board Directors of IMAP is:

 a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years

95. A nurse-midwife can become member of IMAP as:

a. Active member
b. Affiliate member
c. Associate Member
d. Passive member

96. The emblem of IMAP is:

a. A mother and child in laurel leaves
b. A breastfeeding mother in laurel leaves
c. A pregnant mother in laurel leaves
d. A midwife and child in laurel leaves

97. An honorary member is:

a) A person who have contributed much to the upliftment of midwifery
profession
b) A nurse-midwife
c) Any professional who wishes to become a member of IMAP
d) An obstetrician or former member of the Board of Midwifery

98. The international association of national organization of midwives from different

countries is the________________:
a. Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP)
b. Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (APSOM)
c. International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
d. National Federation of Filipino Midwives (NFFM)

99. A graduate registered midwife can be____________:

a. Affiliate member
b. Associate member
c. Active member
d. Honorary member

100. At present the national organization of midwives accredited by PRC

is________:
a. Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP)
b. Association of Philippine Schools of Midwifery, Inc. (APSOM)
c. International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
d. National Federation of Filipino Midwives (NFFM)