RA 9173 Comprehensive Board-Style Nursing
Module 2: RA 9173, Fields & Specializations-
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)
What is the primary purpose of RA 9173?
To regulate nursing licensure and practice in the Philippines.
Who is responsible for administering the nurse licensure examination under RA 9173?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Which section of RA 9173 outlines the requirements for admission to the licensure exam?
Section 13.
What is a critical requirement for an applicant to qualify for the nursing board exam?
Must be a Philippine citizen or from a country with a reciprocal agreement.
Among the following, which is NOT a requirement for board exam admission?
Certification in CPR.
What is the minimum general average rating needed to pass the nurse licensure exam?
75%.
What is the minimum rating required in any subject of the board exam?
60%.
Which section mandates successful candidates to take the nurse's oath?
, Section 16.
Who is authorized to administer the oath of profession to new nurses?
PRC official or any government official authorized by the Board.
What essential information is included in the certificate of registration?
Full name, serial number, official signatures, and seal.
How long is the Professional Identification Card (PIC) valid?
Depends on PRC rules.
Who is responsible for signing the Professional Identification Card (PIC)?
PRC Chairperson.
Which act governs the practice of nursing in the Philippines?
RA 9173.
What is a true statement regarding RA 9173?
It sets qualifications, licensure, and professional regulation.
Which section of RA 9173 discusses the issuance of the certificate of registration and PIC?
Section 17.
What is required for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to be eligible for the board
exam?
Must be from a PRC-accredited school.
Module 2: RA 9173, Fields & Specializations-
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS)
What is the primary purpose of RA 9173?
To regulate nursing licensure and practice in the Philippines.
Who is responsible for administering the nurse licensure examination under RA 9173?
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Which section of RA 9173 outlines the requirements for admission to the licensure exam?
Section 13.
What is a critical requirement for an applicant to qualify for the nursing board exam?
Must be a Philippine citizen or from a country with a reciprocal agreement.
Among the following, which is NOT a requirement for board exam admission?
Certification in CPR.
What is the minimum general average rating needed to pass the nurse licensure exam?
75%.
What is the minimum rating required in any subject of the board exam?
60%.
Which section mandates successful candidates to take the nurse's oath?
, Section 16.
Who is authorized to administer the oath of profession to new nurses?
PRC official or any government official authorized by the Board.
What essential information is included in the certificate of registration?
Full name, serial number, official signatures, and seal.
How long is the Professional Identification Card (PIC) valid?
Depends on PRC rules.
Who is responsible for signing the Professional Identification Card (PIC)?
PRC Chairperson.
Which act governs the practice of nursing in the Philippines?
RA 9173.
What is a true statement regarding RA 9173?
It sets qualifications, licensure, and professional regulation.
Which section of RA 9173 discusses the issuance of the certificate of registration and PIC?
Section 17.
What is required for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to be eligible for the board
exam?
Must be from a PRC-accredited school.
