Philippine Nursing Law and Jurisprudence
24 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following describes principals in the context of criminal liability?

  • Persons who unintentionally assist in the commission of the crime.
  • Persons who merely witness the crime without intervening.
  • Persons who take a direct part in the execution of the act. (correct)
  • Persons who provide information about the crime after it occurs.

    • Which of the following is an example of an exempting circumstance?

  • A person acting under irresistible force. (correct)
  • A person failing to report a crime out of fear.
  • A person misinterpreting a situation as a threat.
  • A person acting under extreme emotional distress.

    • Which of the following characterizes accessories in criminal liability?

  • Those who directly participate in the crime.
  • Those who are unaware of the crime until it is over.
  • Those who assist principals by compelling them to execute the crime.
  • Those who act after the crime has been committed, knowing about it. (correct)

    • What is a mitigating circumstance in the context of criminal liability?

    <p>A reduction in punishment due to emotional distress during the act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly outlines the legal age of responsibility?

    <p>Criminal liability applies based on the individual's ability to understand the act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations illustrates an aggravating circumstance?

    <p>A crime committed with premeditated intent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a person acting under uncontrollable fear?

    <p>They are influenced by an impulse of equal or greater injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does NOT result in criminal liability?

    <p>Failing to act when it is legally required due to being prevented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is exempt from criminal liability for committing a crime?

    <p>A person under 9 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a mitigating circumstance in criminal liability?

    <p>Lack of intention to commit a grave wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a person defending themselves be exempt from the crime committed?

    <p>If they acted during unlawful aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following situations represents a legal age of responsibility regarding criminal acts?

    <p>A person aged 10 with discernment committing vandalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an aggravating circumstance in the context of criminal liability?

    <p>The use of violent means during the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person under 15 years old may be held criminally liable if they acted with discernment. What does that imply?

    <p>They understood the consequences of their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a circumstance that could mitigate criminal liability?

    <p>Having a clean criminal record</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would NOT lead to exemption from criminal liability?

    <p>A person executing retaliation for past offense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of criminal negligence?

    <p>A nurse fails to administer anesthesia correctly due to carelessness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'reclusion perpetua' refer to in legal terms?

    <p>A penalty ranging from twenty years and one day to forty years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes reckless imprudence?

    <p>Engaging in behavior that leads to immediate harm without intention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates the concept of exempting circumstances?

    <p>A person commits a crime due to extreme duress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the term 'mental state' in relation to criminal liability?

    <p>The deliberate intent or awareness of consequences when committing a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of mitigating circumstances?

    <p>A defendant with a documented mental illness commits theft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of aggravating circumstances in a legal context?

    <p>To enhance the level of culpability and severity of the penalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age is a person typically considered to have legal responsibility for their actions?

    <p>At the age determined by the law in their jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Laws

    • A rule of conduct set by the supreme power, defining right and wrong.
    • Laws are regulations set by a governing body.

    Sources of Law

    • Statutory Law: Enacted laws, administrative law.
    • Common Law: Derived from customs, court rulings.

    Divisions of Law

    • Divine Law: God's laws.
    • Human Law: Man-made laws, categorized:
      • Public Law: State's political role, criminal, international law, political science, constitutional law, administrative law.
      • Private Law: Family law, civil law, purpose of regulating property.

    Nursing Jurisprudence

    • A collection of laws, doctrines and legal opinions about nursing.
    • It defines and regulates nursing practice.

    Code of Good Governance

    • Guidelines established for professionals in the Philippines.
    • Promulgated by PRC, July 23, 2003.
    • Includes 7 general principles.

    Philippine Nursing Law

    • History: Early attempts to regulate practice (1913, 1915).
    • Important Acts:
      • Act 2493 (1915): Section on Nursing, details registration.
      • RA 877 (1953): Created the Board of Examiners.
      • RA 4704 (1966): Increased board membership and higher educational requirements.
      • RA 6136 (1970): Amended RA 877 and RA 4704.
      • RA 7164 (1991): The Philippine Nursing Act of 1991.

    Board of Nursing

    • Composition: 7 members representing 3 areas.
    • Terms: 3 years.
    • Qualifications: Citizen, member of APO, master's degree holder (in nursing, education, or allied medical field) with five years of experience, including the last five years in the Philippines.

    Nursing Practice

    • Scope: Multiple areas covered.
    • Board Ratings: 75% average from 75% in final subjects.

    Registration and Licensure

    • Reciprocity: Filipino nurses can register in other countries where qualifications are comparable to those in the Philippines.

    Nursing Crimes and Negligence

    • Crimes: Acts against the law that result in penalties.
      • Intentional
      • Unintentional.
    • Classifications of crimes:
      • Felony: Serious crimes.
      • Misdemeanor: Less serious crimes.
    • Torts: Civil wrongs.
    • Fraud, Defamation (Libel, Slander), Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Invasion of Privacy: Various forms of criminal or civil conduct.
    • Negligence: Failure to meet standards, causing harm.

    Professional Negligence

    • Duty, standard care, foreseeable harm, causation.
    • Examples (in the context of nursing): wrong medication, improper procedures.

    Criminal Negligence

    • Reckless imprudence
    • Simple imprudence

    Degrees of Execution

    • Consummated: All elements present.
    • Frustrated: All acts performed, but prevented.
    • Attempted: Beginning but not completing the crime.

    Aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances

    • Aggravating: Increase the penalty.
    • Mitigating: Reduce the penalty (e.g., youth, provocation, remorse)

    Alternative Circumstances

    • The circumstances affect the severity or extenuation of a criminal act.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Nurses and Crimes PDF

    Description

    This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in the Philippines. It covers statutory and common law, divisions of law, and essential principles of good governance related to nursing. Perfect for students of nursing law or professionals wanting to refresh their knowledge.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser