Legal Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence Exam Review

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1. The body vested by law to have general supervision and regulation over the practice of medicine is:
A. Commission on Higher ducation
!. "epartment of ducation
C. #rofessional $egulatory Commission
". !oard of Medical ducation
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.8
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%. #edro "octor graduated from the #ulangue College of Medicine and immediately used the title M" after his name. He is:
A. Committing malpractice
!. Academically entitled to use M"
C. &llegally practicing medicine
". 'alsely using M" after his name
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter III * +he !ractice of Medicine; p.,8
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(. Any person who performs any of the acts constituting practice of medicine but is not )ualified to do so shall be:
!. Committing fraud
". Acting under e*traordinary authority
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III * +he !ractice of Medicine; pp.-8. ,8
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+. ,osefa-s daughter was suffering from diarrhea. .he consulted #etra who told her to give #edilayte / Mild (01 a household remedy as classified by
!'A". 2hich describe appropriately #etra-s action3 :
A. 4ot considered an act constituting practice of medicine
!. &llegal practice of medicine
C. Malpractice acts
". Acting under false pretenses
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter III * +he !ractice of Medicine; p.,$
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5. This prevents an individual from being admitted to the practice of medicine:
A. Age 16 years
!. #assed the board e*amination
C. Holder of a valid Certificate of $egistration issued by the !oard of Medical ducation
". Must not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.$%
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7. This act does not constitute practice of medicine:
A. #hysical e*amination of the patient
!. Collection of professional fees
C. "iagnosis and treatment
". #rescribing drugs
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter III * +he !ractice of Medicine; p.-%
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8. A patient with hepatoma was erroneously diagnosed as tuberculoma by a licensed physician. This was the result of the non/performance of the
necessary wor9/ups. The physician is guilty of:
A. &llegal practice of medicine
!. "ereliction of duty
C. Criminal negligence
". Malpractice
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter 1I *"pecific Acts of 2alpractice; p./3-
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:. ,ose is the son a physician. ;pon graduation and before passing the board e*ams1 he put his name under a sign bearing his father-s name and
started seeing patients. A patient was mismanaged and suffered in<ury. ,ose was sued. 2hat is the fault committed3
A. &llegal practice of medicine against ,ose
!. Malpractice vs. ,ose
C. Malpractice vs. ,ose-s father
". 4o liability
Answer: A
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6. rnie !ar9o advised #etra1 a patient with breast CA to strictly follow his special cancer diet. He advised against ta9ing medications as the chemicals
therein conflicted with the principle of the diet. #etra died and rnie was sued. 2hich of the following is correct:
A. rnie illegally practiced medicine
!. rnie should be held liable for the non/inta9e of medications by #etra
C. rnie is not liable since the pro*imate cause of #etra-s death is cancer
". Malpractice on the part of rnie
Answer: A
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10. !eautician Lucy pric9s pimples and dishes out topical lotions to clients. "r. !alat is losing out to Lucy so she accuses the latter of illegal practice of
medicine. 2hich of the following is correct3
A. Tigidig is performing a purely cosmetic function
!. Tigidig is illegally practicing medicine
C. Administrative charges should be filed with the #$C against Tigidig
". Tigidig-s parlor should be padloc9ed by the police authorities
Answer: )
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11. #recy Lore is a faith healer who beats up the sic9 to e*orcise the evil spirits causing the disease. =ne follower who was in<ured sued her. 2hich of
the following statement is correct:
A. 'reedom to act out one-s belief is a constitutionally protected right
!. #recy is guilty of inflicting physical in<uries
C. #recy is practicing the tenets of her religion
". #recy illegally practiced medicine
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter III * +he !ractice of Medicine; pp.,/-,(
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1%. "r. #edro is scheduled to preside over a C#C in the Medical .chool. He is late1 so that on his own volition1 countered the traffic flow in the opposite
lane to reach his destination. He was caught by a traffic officer. 2hich can he invo9e3
A. "octor-s right of way in heavy traffic
!. $ight of way in response to an emergency
C. 4one
". $ight to violate minor traffic rules
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !hysicians; p.%/-%-
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1(. A person need not be a physician to hold this position:
A. Municipal Health =fficer
!. City Health =fficer
C. "epartment of Health .ecretary
". Medical .taff in a private hospital
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !hysicians; p.%,
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1+. ,ose1 an 1: year/old married male1 was diagnosed with ruptured acute appendicitis. 2ho should give the consent for surgery3
A. ,ose
!. Consent by the wife is necessary
C. ,ose-s parent
". >randparents in the absence of the parents
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 4I * Rights of !atients; p.$,'-$,$
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15. "r. ?ildare1 an American surgeon is in the #hilippines on holiday. He <oined a group of 'ilipino surgeons in a medical mission performing operations
for the poor and the marginali@ed. 2hich of the following is correct3
A. He can invo9e reciprocity as the basis for his performing surgery in the #hilippines.
!. He can practice even without a certificate of registration from the !oard of Medicine.
C. He is illegally practicing medicine in the country.
". He needs to pass the local board e*ams before he can practice.
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter II * Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.//
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17. "r. $odrigo released records of patient ,uana to Atty. ,ose1 ,uana-s lawyer after the latter demanded the same in connection with a contemplated
suit. 2hich right of the patient may have been violated3
A. #rivacy
!. Confidentiality
C. $ight to peace of mind
". 4o rights were violated since it involves litigation
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !atients; p.%,
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18. Aou evaluated a 75/year old man with (/month history of chest pains and fainting spells that you feel merit cardiac catheteri@ation. After informing
him fully of the benefits1 conse)uences1 ris9s1 etc. and he was able to demonstrate that he understands all of these1 he refuses the intervention. 2hat
should you do3
A. $espect his choice
!. *plore reasons for his decision and try to convince him again
C. Consider the discussion ended
". Continue with the procedure nevertheless
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !atients; p.$3'
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1:. A 70/year old patient has complaints of abdominal that is persistent but not e*treme. 2or9up shows hepatoma. He <ust retired from a busy
professional career and he and his wife are about to leave for a round the world cruise. 2hat should you do3
A. *ercise your therapeutic privilege and inform him later when he returns
!. &nform him of his condition now
C. &nform him when his condition worsens
". &nform his wife first
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4I * Rights of !atients; p.$(--$(5
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16. 2hile driving in ".A1 "r. >erardo witnessed the shooting of a politician by a group of armed assailants. He was subpoenaed to appear in court
because of his as heavy practice. He relented nevertheless and appeared as a:
A. =rdinary witness
!. *pert witness
C. Hostile witness
". $eluctant witness
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; pp.,,'
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%0. A 80/year old man suffered a myocardial infarction and is admitted to the hospital with a very poor prognosis. He as9s you not to tell his wife as he
feels she will not be able to ta9e it. 2hat should you do3
A. Tell the wife since the e*ercise of therapeutic privilege applies to the patient only
!. ncourage the patient to open dialogue with his wife
C. ?eep )uiet
". As9 the nurse to inform the wife
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4I * Rights of !atients; p.$(5-$(8
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%1. "r. ,ane is connected with one of the $H;s of Abra. =ne of her tas9 is to implement the family planning program of the government. .he is a
devout Catholic and espouses only the rhythm method. 2hich of the following is correct3
A. .he has the prerogative to choose treatment modalities to apply to patients.
!. .he can invo9e self/limitation to practice based on religious beliefs.
C. .he must as9 to be transferred to duties consistent with her beliefs.
". .he is liable for insubordination for not carrying out the duties of her position.
Answer: C
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Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !hysicians; p.85
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%%. =ne of the following is not sub<ect to legal e*ecution if a physician loses a civil suit for malpractice.
A. >olf shares
!. .toc9s and money in ban9
C. $eal estate property
". Medical library1 e)uipment and instruments
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter 4 * Rights of !hysicians; p.%-
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%(. This type of consent is not contemplated under #hilippine law:
A. =ral
!. 2ritten
C. *pressed &ndirectly
". !lan9et
Answer: 0
Reference: $.Chapter 4I * Rights of !atients; p$-8
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%+. A +0 w9. A=> pregnant woman gave birth to a dead baby girl with double cord coil1 tight. The obstetrician failed to do a biological physical profile of
the fetus. .he is guilty of:
A. Homicide
!. &nfanticide
C. Medical malpractice
". Criminal negligence
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 1I *"pecific Acts of 2alpractice; p./3/
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%5. ,ose gave consent to surgically remove one of his 9idneys which he intends to sell to a patient in ,apan with chronic renal disease. 2hich one of the
following re)uisites was violated as to ma9e the consent invalid3
A. &nformed and enlightened
!. =btained voluntarily
C. .ub<ect matter must be legal
". nlightened
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4I *Rights of !atients; p.$/(-$/3
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%7. !aby ,ane was bleeding massively due to mar9ed thrombocytopenia secondary to dengue. !lood transfusion was re)uired but the parents refused
on religious grounds. 2hat should the physician do3
A. .ecure a court appointed guardian to get consent for treatment
!. Transfuse immediately as this is an emergency
C. $espect the parents- refusal of the lifesaving treatment
". "o nothing
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4I *Rights of !atients; p.$,5
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%8. "r. Tan refused to attend on several occasions a court hearing citing as reason that he has a lot of =#" patients to see. He may be cited for:
A. "irect contempt of court
!. &ndirect contempt of court
C. "isrespect for the court
". ;nduly prioriti@ing his clinic practice
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; pp.,(%
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%:. A resident physician followed the order of a consultant that at face value was grossly wrong and resulted in in<ury to the patient. 2hich is correct3
A. The resident cler9 is not liable since he is merely a trainee under the supervision of the consultant
!. !oth the consultant and resident are liable for poor patient care
C. The consultant is not liable since the discretion lies with the resident to either follow or not follow his advice
". The resident is liable since he is the one who e*ercised the clinical <udgment that in<ured the patient
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 1I *!hysician-!atient Relationship; pp.5--5,
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%6. ,ose1 who is not a physician1 affi*ed M" after his name to enable him to secure a loan with the ban9. ;nder the Medical Act of he is guilty of:
!. Committing fraud
". Considered not to be practicing medicine
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III *+he !ractice of Medicine; pp.-8. ,8
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(0. "r. ,ose is practicing in Manila. A subpoena was issued by the court for him to appear in a drug case in Tuguegarao. He failed to appear. 2hich of
the following is correct3
A. He need not comply with the subpoena.
!. He will be arrested to compel his appearance.
C. He will be cited for direct contempt.
". He should be given compensation to enable him to appear.
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; pp.,3$
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(1. ,ose was stabbed and brought to "r. ,uan for management. "r. ,uan refused to treat ,ose since he was a dermatologist. 2hich one of the following
is applicable3
A. "r. ,uan can invo9e his right to choose his patients.
!. "r. ,uan must manage the stabbing victim.
C. &t is illegal to refuse rendering medical service.
". "r. ,uan is liable for damages.
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 1I *Rights of !hysicians; p.8,
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(%. A %8/year old woman who has previously received no prenatal care presents at term. =n ultrasound she has a placenta previa1 but she refuses
cesarean section for any reason. 2hat should the physician do3
A. =perate since this is an emergency
!. $espect the patient-s wishes
C. $efer the matter to the ethics committee as this involves the life of the mother and the fetus
". The physician should get a court order to force a cesarean section
Answer: C
Reference: Code of 8thics of the Medical !rofession; pp. ,5(-,53
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((. &n a malpractice case1 "r. #rocopio was ordered by the court to produce at trial the patient-s charts1 laboratory and */ray results and other documents
under his ppossession and control. The process served on him to do this is called:
A. =rdinary subpoena
!. .ubpena duces tecum
C. .ubpoena ad testificandum
". Court summons
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; pp.,(3-,(5
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(+. "r. !alat adopted a self/imposed limitation to practice dermatology only. .he may not do one of the following:
A. #ractice only dermatology
!. Limit practice to specific days and time
C. $efuse to treat an emergency
". $efuse to treat a common cold
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 14I *82ergencies in Medical !ractice; pp.-5%--8'
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(5. "r. ,ose operated on a patient and inadvertently left behind a clamp. 2hich malpractice doctrine is applicable in this case3
A. "octrine of 'orseeability
!. 'ellow .ervant
C. $es/&psa Lo)uitur
". Captain of the ship
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 14I *82ergencies in Medical !ractice; pp./-%-/,'
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(7. A personal dis)ualification that may cause the revocation of a physician-s certificate of registration is:
A. ;nprofessional conduct
!. &ssuing false medical certificates
C. &mmoral or dishonorable conduct
". >uilty of an offense involving moral turpitude
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 14I *Liailities of !hysicians; pp.$5%
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(8. ,osefa had herself aborted by a midwife. .he subse)uently went to "r. ,uana who did a "BC to complete the abortion. "r. ,uana did not report the
matter to the police authorities. 2hat is "r. ,uana-s liability if any3
A. 4o liability
!. Liable as principal for doing the "BC
C. =nly administratively liable
". Liable as accessory for not reporting
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter 4III *Cri2inal Liailities of !hysicians; p./'$
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(:. ,ose-s inability to pay "r. ?ildare his fees for services rendered may result in:
A. Automatic termination of the patient/M" relationship
!. Action for collection filed by the physician against the patient
C. Lessened physician liability for negligence
". Abandonment
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4 *Rights of !hysicians; p.$'(
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(6. &n a case of botched up surgery1 "r. #edor1 the chairman of surgery at Marconi Medical Center was called in to testify on the procedure. He is giving
testimony as:
A. #ercipient witness
!. *pert witness
C. Hostile witness
". "efense witness
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; pp.,(,-,((
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+0. =ne of the following is not a liability resulting from the wrongful act by a physician:
A. Criminal
!. Moral
C. Civil
". Administrative
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4II *Liailities of !hysicians; pp.$5$-$5/
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+1. "r. #edro had surgical training in a government hospital but did not ta9e the #hilippine College of .urgeons specialty e*amination. "r. ,uan
completed his surgical training at ;CLA Medical Center and upon his return was certified as 'ellow of the #hilippine College of .urgeons. =ut of envy at
the high patient traffic of #edro1 ,uan filed a complaint against #edro with the #$C for false claims of the latter as a surgeon. =ne of the following is
correct:
A. #edro must possess the degree of s9ill and 9nowledge possessed by a surgeon since he claims to be one
!. .pecialty society affiliation is the only basis for one to be a specialist
C. .pecialty society certification is superior to the specialist certification under the "epartment of Health .ystem
". #edro is a only surgeon in practice
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter I4 *!hysician-!atient Relationship; p.5/
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+%. An administrative complaint was filed with the #$C against a physician who was eventually found guilty. This may result in:
A. $eprimand1 suspension or revocation of license to practice
!. &mprisonment for criminal negligence
C. Civil damages paid to the patient to compensate for in<uries sustained
". 4eed to be re/certified
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 4III *Liailities of !hysicians; p.$58
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+(. "r. #. Ali9ero-s wife filed an administrative complaint before the #$C against her husband who was living with a mistress for having abandoned her
and her three children. The doctor-s acts are grounds for revo9ing his registration certificate and classifed as:
A. #ersonal dis)ualification
!. ;nprofessional conduct
C. ;nethical conduct
". Criminal act
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 4III *Liailities of !hysicians; p.$5%
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++. =ne of the following does not necessarily terminate the patient/physician relationship and will render the physician liable:
A. $ecovery
!. "ischarge against advice
C. "ischarge by the physician
". Abandonment
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter I4 *!hysician-!atient Relationship; p.55
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+5. A gynecologist performed a total abdominal hysterectomy on a patient with myoma uteri. !efore closing the abdomen1 he discovered that the patient
had cancer of the cecum so he referred the patient to a general surgeon to perform the resection. Three days post/op1 the patient had to be
reopened and a piece of gau@e was found. 2ho may be held liable under the Captain of the ship "octrine3
A. The operating room nurse
!. The second surgeon
C. The gynecologist
". he anesthesiologist
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4III *0octrines Applied in Malpractice Cases; p./-5
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+7. A physician must appear in response to a subpoena if his place of residence is how many 9ilometers from the court issuing the subpoena3
A. 100 9ilometers
!. 50 9ilometers
C. less than 50 9ilometers
". must appear no matter what the distance
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; p.,3$
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+8. The receptionist in the hospital lobby receives a fee from "r. 4o for referring cases to the latter. This fee1 which is unethical1 is called:
A. Contigent fee
!. "ichotomous fee
C. $etainer fee
". $eferral fee
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 4III *Rights of !hysicians; p.$'/
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+:. "r. ,ose refused to render service in an emergency case in an 4#A controlled territory. 2hich is correct3
A. His license will be revo9ed.
!. He will be civilly liable for the in<uries sustained by the patient for his failure to treat.
C. He can refuse service if there is ris9 on his life.
". He violated his professional oath.
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 14I *82ergencies in Medical !ractice; p.-88
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+6. 2hile being treated for gunshot in<uries1 Abu .abayad confided to "r. .haron that he was responsible for the 9idnapping and beheading of twenty
hostages. .abyad was captured and "r. .haron was called to testify. 2hat should he do3
A. $efuse to testify to protect his life
!. He must not testify as the information is privileged
C. He must testify in the interest of <ustice1 public safety and welfare as this involves a criminal matter
". 'eign loss of memory about the incident
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 11I *Medical 6itness and the Court; p.,,3
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50. 2hat is legal is not necessarily ethical. The contraceptive methods legally allowed in the #hilippines are the following e*cept:
A. ;se of physical barrier
!. Coitus interruptus
C. lective Abortion under the pro/choice paradigm
". .urgical sterili@ation
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 1I1 *9ertility Control pp.,$,-,$(
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51. As a result of the deformity he sustained from a facelift operation1 ,uana sued "r. Hannibal for mental anguish1 social humiliation and moral shoc9.
The type of damages she can recover as a result of these is:
A. Actual damages
!. Compensatory damages
C. *emplary damages
". Moral damages
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter 14*0a2ages; p.-5/
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5%. 2hich one of the following points should be considered in determining defloration:
A. Labias are in close contact with one another
!. 4ormal C shape configuration of the fourchette has been lost
C. .harpness of the rugosities of the vaginal canal
". Hymen is intact
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11I*4irginity and 0efloration; p.,%'-,%(
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5(. The following are true of virginity:
A. $efers to females
!. Applicable to males and females
C. >enital organs altered by carnal 9nowledge
". A woman of virtue
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 11I*4irginity and 0efloration; p.,8(
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5+. The presence of an intact hymen with distinct and regular edges and where the opening barely admits tip of the smallest finger even if the thighs are
separated is seen in:
A. Cirgo intacta
!. True physical virginity
C. .emi/virginity
". 'alse physical virginity
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11I*4irginity and 0efloration; p.,83
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55. Carnal 9nowledge means:
A. ?nowledge about the nature of se*ual life
!. $upture of the hymen
C. .lightest penetration of the female se*ual organ by the male se*ual organ
". 'ull penetration is necessary
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 11I*4irginity and 0efloration; p.(''-('$
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57. =ne of the following is not a complication of hymenal lacerations:
A. .econdary infection
!. Hemorrhage
C. 'istulae formation
". &mpotence
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter 11I*4irginity and 0efloration; p.,%,-,%(
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58. ,osefa is 10 years old. .he gave consent to have carnal 9nowledge with a male tourist provided she is paid money. 2hich is true3
A. ,osefa is a victim of statutory rape.
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!. ,osefa is a child prostitute and thus no rape occurred.
C. There is no rape since consent was given by ,osefa.
". ,osefa must be 1% years old to be a victim of statutory rape
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 11I*"e: Cri2es; p.('-
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5:. This type of in<ury need not be reported to police authorities under #" 176:
A. .erious physical in<uries
!. Mutilation
C. .light physical in<uries
". Less serious physical in<uries
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter I1*Medico Legal Aspects of !hysical In;uries; p./(/
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56. #etra scratched ,uana in the face in an altercation. The doctor attended to the in<ury that resolved in less than 10 days but a resultant 9eloid scar
formation. The legal classification of this in<ury is:
A. Mutilation
!. .light in<uries
C. .erious physical in<uries
". Less serious in<ury
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter I1*Medico Legal Aspects of !hysical In;uries; p./,8
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70. "r. #edro1 the MH= of Aurora Municipio shall perform an autopsy on a dead body when:
A. $e)uested by any relative of the victim
!. Cerbally directed by the police
C. ;pon order of the mayor
". =rdered by the #rovincial Hospital Medical "irector
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4*Medico Legal In7estigation of 0eath; p.$3(
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71. #edophilia is a form of se*ual perversion where a man has a compulsive desire to see9 gratification by:
A. >a@ing at himself in the mirror
!. Having se*ual intercourse with a child of either se*
C. .e*ual intercourse with a corpse
". ngaging in se*ual intercourse with an animal
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 11$*"e:ual Anor2alities; p.(-$
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7%. "r. Acula is e*amining blood found in the crime scene. 2hat is the source when blood is dar9 red in color and has a low o*ygen content:
A. Child
!. Menstrual
C. Cenous
". Arterial
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III*Medico Legal Aspects of Identifcation; p.$',
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7(. !umper fracture of the leg bones in pedestrian/vehicle collision is a conse)uence of:
A. .econdary impact
!. Hit and run in<uries
C. #rimary impact
". $un over in<uries
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 14III*Auto2oti7e Crash or Accident; p.,3,
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7+. A wound which is a result of a person-s instinctive reaction of self protection is what special type of wound:
A. "efense
!. .elf/inflicted
C. =ffense
". #atterned
Answer: A
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Reference: Chapter I1*Medico Legal Aspects of !hysical In;uries; p./,,-/,(
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75. The condition where the body becomes soft and flaccid after the disappearance of rigor mortis is called:
A. .tage of secondary flaccidity
!. "ecomposition
C. .uggillation
". #utrefaction
Answer: A.C
Reference: Chapter I4-Medico Legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$-'
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77. 2hich of the following type of abortion1 whether performed by a health professional or not1 is criminal and punishable by law3
A. &ntentional
!. .pontaneous
C. Conse)uence of a therapeutic act
". Threatened
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter I1*Aortion; p.((8
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78. The court ordered "r. ,uan to produce the s9ull of the victim who was 9illed by a blow on the head caused by a blunt weapon. The s9ull is what type
of evidence3
A. Autoptic evidence
!. Testimonial evidence
C. "ocumentary evidence
". *perimental evidence
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter I*Medical 87idence; p.$/
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7:. &f the person died of communicable disease1 the body must be buried within this period of time unless the local health authorities permits otherwise:
A. %+ hours
!. 1: hours
C. 1% hours
". 7 hours
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 4III-0isposal of the 0ead )ody; p.//$
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76. The race of a living person may be presumed in the features of the face. A person with thic9 lips and prominent eyes is presumed a:
A. Mongolian
!. Caucasian
C. Malay
". 4egro
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter III*Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.,8
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80. ,ose was hit by a truc9 in the legs and was thrown 10 feet from impact and hit the graveled part of the road. "r. ,ose noted abrasions1 contusions1
lacerations in other parts of the body aside form the leg fractures. 2hat type of in<uries are those3
A. Hit and run in<uries
!. .econdary impact in<uries
C. $un over in<uries
". #rimary in<uries
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 14III*Auto2oti7e Crash or Accident; p.,3(
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81. 2hich of the following characteristics of a person is not easily changed:
A. Hair pattern
!. #laces fre)uented
C. .peech1 gait and mannerisms
". >rade or profession
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III*Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; pp.,--,,
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8%. #art of the body that putrefies late:
A. !rain
!. Heart
C. .pleen
". Liver
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter I4-Medico legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$,'
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8(. !lood that does not clot1 acidic in pH1 with the presence of epithelial cells and "oderlain microorganisms is probably:
A. !lood from a hemophiliac
!. Menstrual blood
C. !lood from a person with metabolic acidosis
". .eptic blood
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter III*Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.$',
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8+. 2hich is true regarding e*it wounds3
A. Always present
!. !end to be smaller than the corresponding entrance wounds
C. Margins are usually everted1 unbruised and unabraded
". #resence powder tattooing
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 1III*<unshot 6ounds; p.-3$
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85. #ostmortem lividity may indicate the cause of death based on the color of the stain DC#T:
A. !luish violet in asphy*ia
!. Cherry red in C= poisoning
C. Chocolate in dichromate poisoning
". Aellow in myocardial infarction
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter I4*Medico Legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$--
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87. $epublic Act :(5( has amended certain provisions of the old law on rape. These change include the following DC#T:
A. $ape is a crime against persons
!. "egenderi@ation of the crime of rape
C. Allows for the concept of marital rape
". $ape is a crime against chastity
Answer: C
Reference: RA 8-(--Law on Rape
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88. The body should be buried within 1% hours if this condition is present:
A. !ody was not embalmed
!. .ub<ect of legal investigation
C. "eath due to dangerous communicable disease
". "eath due to violent crimes
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 4III-0isposal of 0ead )ody; p.//'
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8:. =ne of the following is no longer true of rape under $A :(5(:
A. =ffender may be any person
!. =ffended party must be female
C. &nsertion of the penis into another person-s mouth or anus
". &nsertion of any instrument or ob<ect into the genital and anal orifice of another person
Answer: )
Reference: RA 8-(--Law on Rape
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86. ,osefa does not intend to hurt her child1 ,ose. 2hen she is drun91 she periodically batters ,ose. .he becomes remorseful afterwards and provides
proper care in between her drin9ing spree. 2hat type of child abuser is ,osefa3
A. =ccasional child abuser
!. Constant child abuser
C. &ntermittent child abuser
". =ne time child abuser
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Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 11*Child Ause; p.,8$
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:0. This finding in death is not consistent and may or may not appear on a person who died:
A. $igor Mortis
!. Algor Mortis
C. #utrefaction
". Cadaveric .pasm
Answer: 0
Reference: Chapter I4-Medico legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$/%
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:1. #edro calls people up on the phone in the early hours of the morning and starts using obsecene and foul language to obtain se*ual gratification. This
se*ual deviation is 9nown as:
A. #edophila
!. Masochism
C. Coprolalia
". *hibitionism
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 11I*"e:ual Anor2alities; p.(-3
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:%. The lead agency tas9ed to handle cases of child abuse is:
A. "epartment of Health
!. "epartment of ,ustice
C. "epartment of .ocial 2elfare and "evelopment
". "&L>
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 11*Child Ause; p.,8/
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:(. =ne of the following is not helpful in determining the se* of the s9eleton:
A. .9ull
!. .ternum
C. Cranial sutures
". #elvis
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III-Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.8'
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:+. "actylography is...
A. The study of the pores on the papillary or friction ridges of the s9in for the purpose of identification
!. Art of changing fingerprints
C. Art and study of recording fingerprints as a means of identification
". Art of comparing fingerprints for identification
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter III-Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.(3
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:5. An idiot is e*empted from criminal liability. An idiot has an &E of:
A. 0 F %0
!. +0 F 80
C. %0 F +0
". 80 F :0
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 111II-0isturance of Mentality; p.3,-
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:7. This finding suggests suicide:
A. &ndication of struggle
!. #resence of hesitation cuts or tentative incisions
C. Multiple wounds in different parts of the body
". 4o history of depression
Answer: )
Reference: "i2pson=s 9orensic Medicine. $$
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:8. A false interpretation of e*ternal stimulus which may be manifested with the sense of sight1 hearing1 taste touch and smell is:
A. Hallucination
!. "elusion
C. &llusion
". =bsession
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 111II-0isturance of Mentality; p.3/%
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::. "isorientation1 mental confusion1 di@@iness1 sensory disturbances e*aggerated emotional state suggest that the blood alcohol level is:
A. 150/(00mgG
!. +00 mgG
C. 100 mgG
". %0 mg G
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 111III-Alcoholis2; p.3%(
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:6. The medico/legal importance of postmortem lividity is:
A. $eliable sign of death
!. "etermines e*act time of death
C. Affects all portions of the body
". "evelopment of s9in color suggest in<ury
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter I4-Medico legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$-/
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60. &f this is present1 organs for transplantation may not be harvested:
A. 4o respiration
!. 4o blood pressure
C. Heartbeat and pulse absent
". $eversible coma
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter I4-Medico legal Aspects of 0eath; p.$$-
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61. Head in<ury which may be found in areas of the s9ull offering the least resistance is 9nown as:
A. Locus minoris resitencis
!. Countre cuop in<uries
C. $emote inuires
". Coup in<uries
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter1I-In;uries in 0ifferent !arts of the )ody; p.-'$
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6%. The chemical change of body fat which ta9es place in wet conditions and results in a grayish1 greasy or brittle compound is 9nown as:
A. Mummification
!. Adipocere formation
C. !acterial #utrefaction
". Lytic changes
Answer: )
Reference: "i2pson=s 9orensic Medicne. $$
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6%. &ndentations left in soft or pliable materials belong to what type of fingerprints:
A. Latent
!. #lastic
C. Cisible
". &mprinted
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter III-Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.(%
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6+. A "4A typing method where the small sample si@e is chemically amplified to produce large amounts is 9nown as the....
A. $estriction 'ragment Length #olymorphism H$'L#I Method
!. #henolphthalein Test
C. #olymerase Chain $eaction H#C$I Method
". #recipitate $ing Test Method
Answer: C
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65. The absence of smo9e soiling1 burning or powder tattooing is suggestive of this type of gunshot wound:
A. contact wound
!. close range wound
C. Long range wound
". mid range wound
Answer: C
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67. &n<ury causation in torture include the following:
A. se*ual assaults C. electrical shoc9
!. ligatures ". all of the above
Answer: 0
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68. 'or a child to be legitimate1 he must be born in lawful wedloc9 or within these number of days after the dissolution of marriage:
A. 1%0 days
!. 1:0 days
C. (00 days
". (70 days
Answer: C
Reference: Chapter 114II-!aternity and 9iliation: p. (88
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6:. #edro is impotent yet her wife gave birth to a healthy baby while in lawful wedloc9. 2hich is true3
A. The child-s legitimacy cannot be )uestioned
!. #roof of impotence will overthrow presumption of legitimacy
C. The child upon birth can be declared illegitimate
". All of the above
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 111-I2potence and "terility; p. 3/'
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66. ,ose was distraught at being found guilty of the heinous crime of raping his daughter and sentenced to death. He subse)uently became insane.
2hich should ra9e place3
A. He should be e*ecuted.
!. His e*ecution should be stayed until he recovers.
C. He should undergo another trial upon recovery of sanity
". He should be pardoned.
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 111I-0isturance of Mentality; p.3/5
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100. The medico legal classification of death due to in<uries inflicted upon the body by some form of outside force which is the pro*imate cause thereof
is:
A. 4atural
!. Ciolent
C. .ic9ness caused
". &nstantaneous
Answer: )
Reference: Chapter 114II-Causes of 0eath; p. $8(
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101. Tardieu spots are associated with:
A. Hanging C. ligature strangulation
!. Manual strangulation ". cho9ing
Answer: A
Reference: Chapter 114II-0eath )y Asphy:ia; p. ,--
1. The most common preparation of Amphetamine in the mar9et are the following1 DC#T:
A. pearly gates C. peaches
!. co/pilot ". foot balls
%. A state of psychic or physical need to administer a substance periodically or continuously is:
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A. drug addiction C. drug dependence
!. drug habituation ". all of the above are correct
(. 2hen the victim of a rape becomes insane after the act1 the penalty is:
A. death C. prison correctional
!. reclusion perpetua ". reclusion temporal
+. !ased on the action and effect on the body1 which of the following is a cerebral depressant3
A. Aconite C. digitalis
!. Camphor ". hydrogen cyanide
5. A lawyer1 who is unmarried1 had an illicit relation with his unmarried secretary. He is guilty of:
A. &mmorality C. concubinage
!. Adultery ". rec9less imprudence
7. 2hich of the following e*aminations is the most widely accepted but )uite impractical way to determine the concentration of alcohol in the
body3
A. .aliva C. breath
!. ;rine ". blood
8. A sudden and irresistible force compels a person to indulge in into*ication which is 4=T voluntary is called:
A. Multilomania C. pyromania
!. ?leptomania ". dypsomania
:. The method where breath is used to analy@e alcohol is:
A. en@ymatic method C. infrared solution method
!. gas chromatographic method ". chemical method
6. ?un9el-s test is carried out on a blood sample to determine the presence of:
A. hydrogen sulfide C. carbon mono*ide
!. hydrogen cyanide ". nitrates
10. "eath due to inta9e of adulterated li)uor is attributed to:
A. glacial acetic acid C. isopropyl alcohol
!. ethylene glycol ". ethyl alcohol
11. The basis to pronounce a person dead:
A. molecular death C. somatic death
!. apparent death ". cellular death
1%. The corneal refle* to light stimulus may be absent in a living patient in the following conditions1 EXCEPT:
A. pilepsy C. meningitis
!. ;remia ". under general anesthesia
1(. A wound may be indirectly fatal by reason of:
A. scarring effect C. mechanical in<uries to vital organs
!. hemorrhage ". shoc9
1+. 2hich of the following will produce a lacerated wound3
A. change of atmospheric pressure C. chemical e*plosion
!. heat ". tearing force
15. The presence of many stab wounds inflicted on a victim who died points to:
A. serious physical in<uries C. murder
!. homicide ". parricide
17. The crime of mutilation is understood to mean:
A. inflicting physical in<ury C. intentionally cutting off any part of the body
!. rendering any part of the body useless ". accidentally depriving a person of any part of the body
18. A post/mortem wound differs from ante/mortem wound in that:
A. the wound edges gape
!. the tissues around the wound are deeply situated
C. there is a lot of blood present
". there is no clotting of blood
1:. The most important determinant of the wounding capacity of a bullet is:
A. bullet momentum C. bullet caliber
!. bullet shape ". presence or absence of a J<ac9etK
16. The physical phenomenon when there is more Jshoc9ing or 9noc9 down powerK of the bullet is:
A. shoc9 wave C. mu@@le blast in contact fire
!. disintegration of bullet ". hydrostatic force
%0. The production of the furrow in the cranium called gutter fracture is caused by:
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A. tangential approach of the bullet
!. simple compression of the s9ull
C. impact of the blunt ob<ect
". osteoporosis of the cranium
%1. How soon after drowning does the dead body float3
A. within %+ hours C. after +: hours
!. after (7 hours ". after 70 hours
%%. The following factors influence the floating of a body in water1 EXCEPT:
A. =besity C. color of the s9in
!. Age ". season of the year
%(. A whitish foam in the mouth and nostrils as a sign of drowning is :
A. mphysema C. edema a)uasum
!. tache noire ". champignon d-ocume
%+. 2hich of the following findings point to drowning as a cause of death3
A. blood chloride in the left ventricle is the same as in the right ventricle
!. washerwoman-s hand and feet
C. physical in<uries indicative of a struggle
". mar9ed congestion of the trachea and bronchi which are filled with foreign bodies
%5. Cutis >alina or washerwoman-s hand and feet on a corpse signifies that:
A. the body has been in water for some time
!. the body is that of a laundry woman
C. the body died of drowning
". the body died of syphilis
%7. JTete de negriK or the bron@e coloration of the head and nec9 of a dead person is observed in:
A. garroting
!. suicide by drowning
C. downing
". in<ury to the head caused by a blunt instrument
%8. Accidental death of a young child by suffocation either from the pressure of the beddings and pillows or from the pressure of the unconscious
or drun9 mother is called:
A. battering
!. overlaying
C. bur9ing
". mugging
%:. Covering both nostrils and mouth by a pillow may cause death due to:
A. traumatic asphy*ia
!. asphy*ia by cho9ing
C. asphy*ia by smothering
". asphy*ia by mugging
%6. A special form of strangulation with the assailant standing at the bac9 of the victim and the forearm is applied in front of the nec9 is called:
A. throttling
!. palmar strangulation
C. mugging
". gagging
(0. A form of asphy*ial death wherein pressure on the trachea is caused by placing the nec9 at the bend of the elbow is called:
A. overlaying
!. bur9ing
C. garroting
". mugging
(1. The cause of death in wrestling where the 9nees of the offender is applied on the victim-s nec9 is:
A. overlaying
!. mugging
C. bur9ing
". garroting
(%. Mugging belongs to what classification of asphy*ia3
A. hanging
!. suffocation
C. strangulation
". traumatic crush
((. The following are post/mortem findings in death from asphy*ia1 EXCEPT:
A. lungs are engorged with dar9 blood
!. congestion of the spinal cord
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C. congestion of abdominal viscera
". subepicardial petechial hemorrhages
(+. The type of asphy*ial death when o*ygen is delivered to the tissues but cannot be utili@ed properly due to failure of cellular o*idative process
is:
A. Ano*ic C. anemic ano*ic
!. Histoto*ic ". stagnant ano*ic
(5. 2hich of the following types of asphy*ial death is classified as ano*ic death3
A. traumatic crush asphy*ia
!. shoc9
C. carbon mono*ide poisoning
". cyanide poisoning
(7. =ne hundred eighty/one days H1:1I days after the wedding1 the child is born to Maria by his former live/in partner. The child is considered:
A. natural child
!. illegitimate
C. legitimate
". legitimated
(8. A child born out of lawful wedloc9 where the parent eventually had a valid marriage is considered:
A. incestuous
!. sacrilegious
C. adulterous
". legitimated
(:. The children of a prostitute are called:
A. incestuous children
!. legitimate children
C. sacrilegious children
". manceras children
(6. A natural child HproperI may be legitimated. 2hich re)uisite is NOT correct3
A. there must be a subse)uent marriage of the parents
!. the child must be ac9nowledged by the father
C. the child must be ac9nowledged by both parents before marriage
". the child must be natural
+0. JA J was married to J!1K his own step/daughter1 hence1 the marriage is void. A child born thereafter is considered:
A. adulterous
!. natural by legal fiction
C. natural child by presumption
". legitimated
+1. The penalty for a young widow who remarries before the legal restriction s lifted:
A. reclusion perpetua
!. reclusion temporal
C. arresto menor
". arresto mayor
+%. 2hich is true about impotence3
A. A person who is impotent is sterile.
!. A sterile person is impotent.
C. !oth sterility and impotence may e*ist at the same time.
". All of the above are true
+(. The demonstration of impotence is important:
A. as a ground for divorce
!. as a ground for legal separation
C. as evidence in defence of an alleged father in a paternity suit
". as a dis)ualification from getting a marriage license
++. Marriage may be annulled based on the following conditions1 EXCEPT:
A. the woman concealed a pregnancy of another man
!. consent of the man was by threat
C. elopement of parties
". consent of the woman was ta9en by fraud
+5. Artificial donor insemination with the consent of the husband but without the consent of the wife may result in:
A. charges of rape against the physician
!. action for divorce against the husband based on assault
C. a paternity suit against the donor
". criminal assault against the physician
+7. A mentally defective person with a mentality of a %/8 years old and an &E of %0/+0 is aLan:
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A. moron
!. @ombie
C. imbecile
". mongoloid
+8. A genius or near/genius has an &E of:
A. 100
!. 1%0/1+0
C. below 1+0
". above 1+0
+:. &nsanity may be basis for the following1 EXCEPT:
A. invalidation of a contract
!. annulment of marriage
C. voidance of a will
". paternity of a pregnancy
+6. A petition for the confinement of an insane person must be filed by:
A. director of health
!. mother of the person
C. chief of police
". trial <udge
50. The crime committed by the accused when she 9illed her husband while suffering from malignant malaria that caused acute melancholia is:
A. homicide
!. not criminally liable
C. parricide
". murder
51. Curren-s rule is concerned with:
A. time of death
!. mental illness
C. malpractice liability
". court procedure
5%. An erroneous perception without an e*ternal ob<ect of stimulus is called:
A. hallucination
!. daydreaming
C. fantasy
". illusion
5(. 2hat type of delusion occurs when one thin9s that he is always the sub<ect matter of conversation although it is not a fact3
A. reference
!. nihilistic delusion
C. persecution
". self/accusation
5+. *cessive and irrational fear of sacred things is called:
A. hierophobia
!. heliophobia
C. bibliophobia
". aerophobia
55. Abnormal mental condition whereby a person is performing an act while in the state of natural sleep is:
A. semisomnolnece
!. somnolencia
C. delirium
". somnambulism
57. 2hich of the following statement or principle is TRUE?
A. $ight may always be waived.
!. Customs are always contrary to law.
C. $ules are repealed by subse)uent ones.
". All of the above
. 4one of the above
58. !ased on the manner of action and effect on the body1 which poison belongs to the deliriant group of narcotics3
A. belladonna
!. synthetic hypnotics
C. opium
". chloral
5:. ;nder the "angerous "rugs Act1 which of the following is NOT classified as a dangerous drug3
A. codeine
!. L."
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C. &ndian hemp
". #aracetamol
56. &ndian hemp is synonymous to:
A. L."
!. Coca leaf
C. Mari<uana
". Amphetamine
70. 2ood alcohol is otherwise 9nown as:
A. methyl alcohol
!. ethylene glycol
C. isopropyl alcohol
". ethyl alcohol
71. The site of remote action of arsenics is in the:
A. peripheral nerve
!. mucous membrane
C. liver
". heart
7%. The partial or complete disruption in the continuity of a muscular or ligamentous support of a <oint is called:
A. sublu*ation
!. fracture
C. strain
". sprain
7(. A wounding agent producing communication between the inner and outer portion of the hollow organ results in:
A. deep wound
!. perforating wound
C. penetrating wound
". superficial wound
7+. 2hen the wounding agent enters the body but did not come out1 the wound is a:
A. perforating wound
!. superficial wound
C. deep wound
". penetrating wound
75. #hysical in<uries which develop on parts of the body when bone tissues are deep seated caused by forcible impact of hard blunt ob<ects are
usually:
A. abrasion
!. contusion
C. hematoma
". lacerated wound
77. 2hen blood is e*posed to the atmosphere1 its hemoglobin is converted to hematin. 2hich statement is NOT correct3
A. blood of one wee9 and that of si* wee9s may not present difference in physical and chemical properties
!. in warm weather it ta9es place within %+ hours
C. color is changed from red to bright scarlet
". presence of acid accelerates formation of hematin
78. &n starvation1 the following factors influence the length of survival of a human body1 EXCEPT:
A. children suffer earlier than old people
!. men can withstand starvation longer than woman
C. e*posure to higher temperature will accelerate death
". a healthy person can resist more deprival of food
7:. &n the identification of both the living and the dead before onset of decomposition1 which statement is NOT correct3
A. birth mar9s li9e spots naevi may be remove by carbon dio*ide snow1 eletrocautery or e*cision
!. moles are permanent and cannot be removed e*cept by surgery
C. certain occupations may result in some characteristic mar9s or identifying guide
". blood type e*amination may be utili@ed to distinguish one person from another
76. The biologic test used to determine whether the blood is of human origin or not is 9nown as:
A. hemin crystal
!. ben@idine
C. precipitin
". Ta9ayama
80. A reddish brown1 ca9ed material was found on the sleeve of the suspect-s shirt. Any of the following tests may be used to determine whether the
stain is blood or not1 EXCEPT:
A. .chombein-s test
!. !en@idine test
C. Teichmann-s test
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". &card-s test
81. Hair that is fine1 deficient of pigments and devoid of medulla belongs to aLan:
A. adolescent
!. old person
C. adult
". child
8%. 'ingerprint may persist if not removed at the scene for:
A. days
!. wee9s
C. months
". years
8(. =ne way to determine whether hair is of human or animal origin is:
A. by determining the cephalic inde*
!. by the application of .chourup-s formula
C. by determination of medullary inde*
". none of the above
8+. 'ingerprinting is considered to be the best valuable method of identification. &t is universally used because fingerprints1 until decomposition1 are not
changeable from the time they are formed in the fetus during pregnancy in the:
A. second month
!. third month
C. fourth wee9
". fifth month
85. =ne method to appro*imate the height of the cadaver with the e*tremities missing is to measure:
A. length of the head times eight
!. the distance from the base of the s9ull to the coccy* which is 55G of the height
C. the distance between the supra/sternal notch and the pubic symphysis which is one/half of the height
". length of the verte* of the s9ull to the pubic symphysis times three
87. A few points of differences between a male and a female pelvis are the following1 EXCEPT:
A. the male greater sciatic notch is narrow1 the female wide
!. the male obturator foramen is egg/shapedM the female triangular
C. the male body of pubis is widerM the female narrow
". the male sacrum is short and narrow1 the female long and wide
88. 2hen a physician is re)uired to determine the ages of the contracting parties for marriage1 the analysis of the following are relevant1 EXCEPT:
A. presence of the (
rd
molar past age of wisdom
!. presence of pubic hair as evidence of maturity
C. weight of parties
". development of the breasts as evidence of womanhood
8:. &n the ordinary method of human identification applicable to the living person1 the JfaciesK is a characteristic not easily changed. 2hich appearance
of the face is indicative of approaching death3
A. 'acies leonine
!. Mongolian facies
C. Hippocratic facies
". My*edemic facies
86. .cars have characteristics that may show the cause of the previous lesion. 2hat is NOT valid3
A. 'logging produces scars that are fine white lines diagonally across the bac9 with depressed small spot at intervals
!. A surgical operative scar has a regular form and situation with stitch mar9s
C. .cars of burns and scalds are large1 irregular in shape and may be 9eloid
". >unshot wound leave scars that are irregular in shape1 furrowed with edges hardened and uneven
:0. &n determining the se* of a s9eleton1 which bone is NOT used3
A. pelvis
!. s9ull
C. sternum
". Tibia
:1. !arr bodies observed in scraping of the mucus membrane of the mouth1 a test to determine the se* of the body is:
A. chromosomal test
!. gonadal test
C. genital test
". social test
:%. A method of identification1 wherein a verbal1 accurate and pictures)ue description of the person identified are re)uired is:
A. rougue-s gallery
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!. portrait parle
C. photographic file
". !ertillon system
:(. 2hen can an e*amination be done to confirm the identity of a dead person in settling succession to an estate3
A. as soon as it can be legal
!. after 10 years
C. before the effects of embalming wears out
". after 5 years
:+. vidence obtained regarding the issue of the truth serum is not admissible in court because:
A. the information is obtained under duress
!. the information given by the suspect is not voluntary since he is under the influence of a drug
C. the truth serum is still in e*perimental stage
". the information is obtained through deceit
:5. The declaration of a patient who 9nows that he is dying from cancer tells his physician that his compadre told him that he HcompadreI 9illed his wife
is:
A. hearsay evidence
!. dying declaration
C. testimonial evidence
". deposition
:7. A statement made by a dying patient to the attending physician in reference to the persons who inflicted in<ury on him is 9nown as:
A. privileged communication
!. dying declaration
C. hearsay evidence
". inadmissible evidence
:8 The ?eeler-s polygraph or lie detector to demonstrate evidence of emotional tension in a person who is lying records the following1 EXCEPT:
A. psychogalvanic refle*
!. muscular tension
C. respiration
". blood pressure
::. .tandard medical te*tboo9s are as a rule is not admissible as evidence in court because:
A. the author cannot be presented as a witness to be sub<ected to cross e*amination
!. the evidence presented is not the personal 9nowledge of the witness
C. it might prolong the proceeding by the presentation of the adverse party against the opinion of the author of the boo9
". none of the above
:6. &t is NOT possible to determine the e*act length of time a child has lived after birth. The following points may be given an appro*imate idea1
EXCEPT:
A. caput succedaneum in a child born with head presentation lasts up to the second day
!. the umbilical artery begins to contract at about 10 hours after birth
C. e*foliation of the s9in in the abdomen occurs in the first ( days after birth
". body of a newborn child is bright red in color and covered with verni* caseosa up to % days
60. #hysical evidence recovered from the crime scene such as a 9nife with fingerprints of the suspect is called:
A. circumstantial evidence
!. direct evidence
C. tracing evidence
". corpus delict
61. A confession is different from admission because the latter is:
A. e*pressed ac9nowledgement of the truth of his guilt as to the crime charged
!. statement of fact which does not directly involve an ac9nowledgement of guilt
C. statement of guilt
". all of the above
6%. A woman too9 poison to commit suicide while her pregnancy is undetectable at : wee9s. Timely medical intervention saves her life but ended in
abortion. &s she guilty of abortion or not3
A. .he is not guilty of abortion or of suicide attempt if she is a psychiatric case
!. 4o1 because she did not have the intention to abort
C. .he is guilty of abortion but she is morally guilty of trying to commit suicide
". Aes1 because whatever she did1 it contributed to abortion
6(. .imulation of births and the substitution of one child for another performed by a physician is punishable by:
A.fine of not less than #1000
!. prison mayor and a fine of not less than #1000
C. #rison mayor
". #rison mayor1 a fine of not less than #1000 and temporary special dis)ualification
6+. A physician who caused an abortion in a pregnant woman upon her re)uest where the woman died1 is liable for:
A.intentional abortion
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!.intentional abortion with homicide
C.homicide
". murder
65. The following are signs of intra/uterine fetal death1 EXCEPT:
A. HC> test positive
!. Absence of fetal movement
C. ;ltrasound evidence of cranial bones overlapping
". 4o progress in the enlargement of the uterus
67. 2hich of the following types of abortion is criminal and punishable by law3
A. intentional
!. post/mortem
C. spontaneous
". therapeutic
68. The following are o*ytocic substances that cause contractions of a pregnant uterus, EXCEPT:
A. )uinine
!. progesterone
C. pitocin
". ergotrate
6:. A baby born alive has a legal personality. =ne of the tests used to determine life before death of a fetus is to float the lungs in water is:
A. 2rendin-s test
!. &card-s test
C. !reslau-s test
". Hydrostatic test
66. A physician who terminates a pregnancy of : wee9s1 is guilty of:
A. manslaughter C. being an abortionist
!. parricide ". &nfanticide
100. A woman may develop menopause at %0 years old. The condition is called:
A. senility C. menarche
!. premature aging ". climacterium praeco*
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$ightLs of a suspect during custodial interrogation:
&f he cannot afford an attorney1 one will be appointed for him.
He has no right to consult an attorney.
Anything he says cannot be used against him.
All of the above
HAnswer: AM page (+M M#L 60I
The choice of methods of )uestioning depend on:
having the suspectOs right in mind.
understanding the suspectOs rights.
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psychological evaluation of the sub<ect by the interrogator.
all of the above
HAnswer: CM page (+M M#L 70I
A public officer commits the crime of maltreatment of a prisoner by:
detaining him illegally.
imposition of punishment not authori@ed by regulation.
obtaining some information form the prisoner.
having a physician witness the interrogation.
HAnswer: !M page (:M M#L 60I
A psychological offender is one who:
commits crimes for financial gains
is highly s9illed
engages in a crime which re)uires special s9ills
commits crime with a motive
HAnswer: AM page (+M M#L 70I
A non/emotional offender is one who:
commits crime in the heat of passion
has the sense of moral guilt
commits crime for financial gain
commits a crime without 9nowing the nature of the act.
HAnswer: CM page (+M M#L ((I
The following )ualifies homicide into murder:
9illing of a wife or spouse
9illing of a child who is three daysO old
9illing by means of fire
9illing of a victim without <ustification
HAnswer: CM page 165M M#L 70I
;nintentional abortion is caused by:
an act of the woman herself
violence inflicted on the woman
dispensing of abortive
the pregnant woman to conceal her pregnancy
HAnswer: !M page 556M M#L 60I
Active aggressive offenders are 9nown to be persons who commit a crime:
because of inducement
in an impulsive manner
which re)uires limited s9ill
in the heat of passion
HAnswer: !M page ((M M#L 70I
$ational offenders are those who commit a crime with:
full possession of their faculties
with evidence of premeditation
motive
all of the above
HAnswer: "M page (+M M#L 60I
An autopsy maybe performed:
on orders of a governor
upon written re)uest of the attending physician
whenever re)uired by special laws.
upon re)uest of the barangay captain in behalf of the nearest of 9in.
Medical evidence is admissible when:
the rules of evidence are the same in all courts.
it is relevant to the issues and is not e*cluded by the rules.
it is the means sanctioned by the rules of ascertaining the truth of a matter fact.
all of the above
HAnswer: !M page 1%M M#L 60I
A physician who testifies in court on matters he perceived in the course of a physician/patient relationship is aLan:
star witness
ordinary witness
e*pert witness
amicus curiae
HAnswer: CM page 1+M M#L 60I
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&ncluded in the application of legal medicine in civil law are:
circumstances affecting criminal liability
crimes against chastity
paternity and filiation
all of the above
HAnswer: CM page 1M M#L (0I
The following may )ualify a crime from less grave to grave:
mitigating circumstances
aggravating circumstances
e*empting circumstances
all of the above
=ne is e*empted from criminal liabilities if heLshe:
acts under the compulsion of an irresistible force.
acts under the impulse of an uncontrollable fear
fails to perform an act re)uired by law when prevented by some lawful cause.
all of the above
HAnswer: "M page 850M M#L 60I
Any person who in order to avoid evil or in<ury does an act which causes damage to another:
is e*empt from criminal liability
does not incur criminal liability
guilty of the crime
considered negligent
Age becomes a mitigating circumstance in the following:
below 6 years old
below 1: years old
1: years old or over
50 years old or over
A person who is a habitual drun9ard1 committing a crime under the influence of alcohol will have the following under consideration in relation to the
crime committed:
alternative aggravating circumstance of into*ication
alternative mitigating circumstance of into*ication
e*empting circumstance of into*ication
! and C only
HAnswer: AM page 7:8M M#L 70I
A person who acts after sufficient provocation or threat on the part of the offended party1 is acting under the following circumstanceLs:
mitigating circumstance
e*empting circumstance
<ustifying circumstance
aggravating circumstance
HAnswer: AM page 85%M M#L ((I
A person who 9ills another by poisoning should be charged with:
homicide
murder
parricide
genocide
>roundLs for dismissal of the charge or ac)uittal of the accused:
presumption of death
non/establishment of the identity of the offender
seven yearsO absence of a person
all of the above
HAnswer: !M page %0M M#L 60I
&n the identification of an individual the following may not easily be changed:
special preference for a certain form1 te*ture or style
a clergyman by his robe
a swaying movement due to 9noc9 9nee
color of hair
HAnswer: CM page ++M M#L 60I
A person is identified through his mannerism in the manner of:
changing the eye
changing the hair
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e*pression of the mouth while articulating
occupational mar9s
HAnswer: CM page +5M M#L 60I
A point of identification applicable to both living and dead before onset of decomposition:
callosities of the palm of the hand
age determination during infancy
height of a mature person
all of the above
HAnswer: AM page 50M M#L 70I
Lac9 of free/flowing movement is characteristic of:
elderly personOs handwriting
disguised writing
illiterate handwriting
writing of a person in doubt
HAnswer: !M page 8(M M#L 60I
=ften1 too much slanted loop letters is a characteristic of:
disguised writing
HAnswer: CM page 8%M M#L 60I
4umerous change of direction and omission of parts of letters of stro9e is a characteristic of:
disguised writing
HAnswer: AM page 8%M M#L 60I
;nder the $ules of Court1 for an ordinary witness to )ualify and e*press his opinion on an individualOs handwriting he should:
have an intimate ac)uaintance respecting the mental sanity of a person
have seen the person write
be shown that he has some familiarity with the handwriting of the person in a way recogni@ed by law.
all of the above
HAnswer: CM page M M#L 60I
'or se* determination1 the presence of !arr bodies is indicated by this test:
social test
gonadal test
chromosomal test
genital test
HAnswer: CM page :: M M#L 70I
Crime wherein only a woman can be the victim:
adultery
abduction
concubinage
prostitution
HAnswer: !M page :8 M M#L 70I
Age as an e*empting circumstance refers to a:
person under nine years of age
woman under twelve years of age
person over nine years of age and under fifteen
person less than 1: years of age.
Eualified seduction is the seduction of a:
woman who is single or a widow of good reputation1 over twelve but under eighteen
virgin over twelve years and under eighteen years of age
woman under twelve years of age
virgin who is deprived of reason
&t is always considered rape if carnal 9nowledge with a woman is done:
when the woman is deprived of reason
done when the woman is unconscious
done when the woman is under twelve years of age
all of the above
Luminescence test of blood is a form of:
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chemical e*amination
microscopic e*amination
physical e*amination
histologic e*amination
That which e*tinguishes civil personality is:
insanity
insolvency
death
terminal illness
The fall of temperature of 15 to %0 degrees 'ahrenheit is considered as a sign of:
e*treme an*iety
septic shoc9
death
rheumatic fever
HAnswer: CM page 1%1M M#L 60I
2hen the body is in the water1 the part first affected by putrefaction is the:
shoulders
abdomen
face
upper and lower e*tremities
HAnswer: CM page 1+5 M M#L 60I
The time within which rigor mortis sets in after death is:
1 / % wee9s
%+ / +: hours
( / 7 hours
% / ( hours
;nder the $ules of Court1 it is a disputable presumption that a person is dead if heLshe is not heard from for:
two years
five years
seven years
ten years
HAnswer: CM page 15+M M#L 70I
The absentee shall not be presumed dead for the purpose of opening his succession till after an absence of:
two years
fiver years
seven years
ten years
HAnswer: CM page 15+ M M#L 70I
The following officials of government are authori@ed to ma9e death investigations:
cler9 of court
city mayor
provincial governor
city fiscal
Medical legal investigations include the following:
investigation of the body of the victim
having access to all public records
administering oaths upon cases under investigation
all of the above
HAnswer: AM page 17+M M#L 60I
The strip method of conducting a search is done by:
searchers gathering at center and proceeding outwards along radii or spo9es
searchers traversing first parallel to the base and then parallel to the south
bloc9ing out the area in the form of a rectangle
searchers follow each other in the path in a spiral manner
HAnswer: CM page 17%M M#L ((I
This refers to an e*ternal e*amination of a dead body without incision:
non/official autopsy
official autopsy
post mortem e*amination
forensic e*amination
HAnswer: CM page 17(M M#L 70I
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#ersons who are authori@ed to perform dissections include:
city fiscal
$TC <udge
MTC <udge
municipal health officers
CauseLs of death operating from the lung or pulmonary circulation is:
pressure on the respiratory tract due to tumor
fi*ation of the respiratory muscles from overstimulation of the spinal cord
pleurisy with effusion
acute bronchitis
HAnswer: CM page %00M M#L %5I
Causes of death from asphy*ia:
emphysema
pulmonary embolism
compression of the laryn*
all of the above
HAnswer: "M page %00M M#L ((I
The following are causes of coma:
increasing dyspnea
delirium
accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passages
none of the above
HAnswer: "M page %00M M#L 60I
The following isLare symptomLs of coma:
accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passage
e*piratory convulsion
persons becomes bluish and consciousness is lost
cold1 clammy perspiration
HAnswer: "M page %0%M M#L 60I
.ymptoms of asphy*ia include:
lungs engorged with dar9 blood
rela*ation of all sphincter muscles
accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passages
all of the above
HAnswer: "M page %00M M#L 60I
"eath due to pathological lesions is:
suicidal
homicidal
from syncope
all of the above
HAnswer: CM page %00M M#L 60I
Causes of death from syncope include:
pulmonary embolism
mar9ed e*piratory effort
e*haustive diseases
uremia
A manner of death is:
suicidal
accidental
violent
medico/legal
HAnswer: CM page 1:(M M#L (0I
Cause of death from cerebral apople*y is:
occlusion of the coronary vessel
rupture of blood vessels inside the cranial cavity
inflammation of the covering membrane of the brain
laceration of the brain tissue
HAnswer: !M page 1:6M M#L 60I
.ymptoms of syncope include:
pupils are constricted
person becomes bluish
pulse at the wrist disappears
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respiration is deep
=ne of the distinguishing characteristics of the male pelvis is:
.acrum is short and wide.
>reater sciatic notch is wide.
=bturator foramen is egg/shaped.
#ubic arch is wide and round.
HAnswer: CM page :0M M#L %5I
A physician who testifies in court cannot be compelled to answer a )uestion if the answer will:
not be relevant to the matter at issue.
antagoni@e the lawyer posing the )uestion.
implicate a physician colleague1 a relative or friend.
be self/incriminatory.
HAnswer: "M page M M#L ((I
2hich of the following findings most strongly point to drowning as cause of death3
cyanosis
signs of physical struggle
mar9ed congestion of trachea and bronchi
washerwomanOs hands
HAnswer: "M page ++5M M#L 70I
&nstantaneous rigidity of muscles which occurs at the moment of death:
heat stiffening
cold stiffening
cadaveric spasm
rigor mortis
.oon after death1 blood begins to accumulate in the most dependent portions of the body giving rise to:
petecchiae
hematoma
hypostatic lividity
diffusion lividity
HAnswer: CM page 1(%M M#L 60I
The feigning or simulation of a disease or in<ury is 9nown as:
hysterical illness
hypochondriac tendency
malingering
delusion
HAnswer: CM page 7+6M M#L ((I
=ne way to determine whether death has occurred is to apply ligature around the base of a finger and to observe whether there is change in the
color of the finger. This is 9nown as:
2inslowOs test
&cardOs test
Magnus test
"iaphanous test
HAnswer: CM page 11:M M#L ((I
2hat distinguishes the entrance would from the e*it wound caused by a gunshot3
The entrance wound is smaller than the e*it wound.
The edges are everted in the entrance wound1 and inverted in the e*it wound.
The entrance wound has no definite shape while the e*it wound is usually circular.
There is contusion collar in the e*it wound and none in the entrance wound.
HAnswer: AM page (5+M M#L 60I
2hat is the legal responsibility of a physician when in the course of his practice he comes across a case of abused child3
show compassion and affection for the child
reprimand the parents
refer the parents for psychiatric counseling
report the case for the nearest unit of the "ept. of .ocial .ervice and "evelopment.
HAnswer: !M page +:1M M#L 60I
;nder the law an unembalmed body should be buried PPP hours after death:
1%
%+
+:
8%
HAnswer: CM page %%0M M#L 70I
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A physician should never e*amine or treat a hospitali@ed patient of another physician without the latterOs 9nowledge and consent1 DC#T when
the:
patient e*pressly as9s him to do so in the absence of the attending physician.
physician is a close relative of the patient.
physician does not charge the patient professional fee.
attending physician is not readily available1 and there is an emergency.
HAnswer: "M pageQ M M#L 60I
Cicarious liability of a physician refers to his responsibility for in<ury to his patient because of::
failure of the patient to follow instructions.
defective hospital e)uipment.
delay in attending to a patient.
negligent act committed by his nurse.
HAnswer: "M page %((QM M#L 60I
Mrs. R signs a legal document assigning her nephew to specifically decide whether a certain form of treatment is to be administered in case she
becomes incompetent. The document is 9nown as:
living will
last will and testament
durable power of attorney
informed consent form
HAnswer: CM pageQ M M#L ((I
Mari<uana is a psychotropic drug whose active ingredient is:
lysergic acid diethylamide
tetrahydrocannabinol
mescaline and psilocybin
myristic acid and phencyclidine
HAnswer: !M page 778QM M#L 60I
Most medical practitioners see9 membership in the #hilippine Medical Association H#MAI because:
#MA membership is re)uired in order to obtain a license to practice medicine.
#MA penali@es medical practitioners who are not members.
#ractice in hospital setting re)uires #MA membership.
The Medicare Act provides that only #MA members may receive benefits under this law.
HAnswer: "M page QM M#L 70I
The law that prohibits a physician from selling drug samples that he received free:
Medical Act
#harmacy Act
"angerous "rugs Act
>enerics Act
HAnswer: !M page %06QM M#L 70I
A prescription containing the phrase S4= .;!.T&T;T&=4 ALL=2"S is considered under the >enerics Act as:
mandatory prescription
restrictive prescription
violative prescription
impossible prescription
HAnswer: CM pageQ M M#L ((I
2hich of the following is classified as prohibited drug3
cocaine
amphetamine
seconal
atropine
HAnswer: AM page %07QM M#L 60I
=ne instance when a physician can apply a procedure even if it is against the wishes of a patient is when the procedure is:
re)uired by law
9nown to be safe
necessary for the good the patient.
routinely done on all patients with the same illness
HAnswer: AM page 1%+QM M#L ((I
A patient suffering from painful incurable disease as9ed his physician to give him lethal dose of medication. =ut of pity1 the physician gave the
poison which subse)uently led to the death of the patient. The physician is guilty of:
murder
homicide
giving assistance to suicide
dishonorable conduct
HAnswer: "M page %06QM M#L 60I
2hich is a ground for reprimand of a physician by the !oard of Medicine3
Announcing his return from abroad and resumption of his medical practice in the #hilippines.
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High mortality rate among his patients.
.erving as an e*pert medical witness in a court suit involving another physician.
Maligning a physician/colleague in front of other physicians.
HAnswer: "M pageQ M M#L ((I
A physician refers a patient to a specialist and received a share in the fee paid by the patient to the specialist. This is 9nown as:
simple contractual fee
referral fee
contingent fee
fee splitting
HAnswer: "M page 10%QM M#L 60I
2hen an accepted method of medical treatment involves a ha@ard which may produce in<ury despite care e*ercised by the physician1 the physician
may not be held liable should an in<ury occur under the doctrine:
doctrine of common fault
res ipsa lo)uitor
calculated ris9
doctrine of foreseeability
HAnswer: CM page %+5QM M#L 70I
Any physician who in connection with the practice of medicine issued a false medical certificate is sub<ect to penalty such as:
prision correctional in its medium periods
prision mayor
reclusion temporal
fine not e*ceeding 11000 pesos
HAnswer: "M page %00QM M#L 70I
'aith healing maybe considered a legitimate modality of treatment because it is:
allowed under the Medical Act.
covered under the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
perceived to be effective by many people
part of the culture of the people
HAnswer: !M page 1+%QM M#L ((I
A hospital maybe held liable for the negligent act of a hospital resident physician under the doctrine of:
command responsibility
vicarious liability
res ipsa lo)uitor
assumption of ris9
HAnswer: !M page %((QM M#L 70I
Autonomy may not be e*ercised by a patient when:
there is e*treme danger to the patientOs health.
the patientO choice potentially harm innocent others.
the patient participates in a clinical trial.
a competent authority declares the patient to be incompetent.
HAnswer: !M page 1%+QM M#L ((I
A certain procedure is allowed only under the $ule of "ouble ffect if the:
procedure results in both good and bad effects.
good effect were the direct causal result of the bad effect.
physician intends the bad effect in order to produce the good effect.
the good effect outweighs the bad effect.
HAnswer: "M page M M#L 70I
A physician may perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure without the consent of the patient if:
the physician believes the procedure is necessary.
the patient is merely being stubborn.
the patient is unconscious.
there is an emergency and there is no time to discuss the situation in order to see9 consent.
HAnswer: "M page 1%(QM M#L ((I
The privileged communication between patient and the physician must be guarded to protect the patientOs right to:
autonomy
privacy
religious belief
refuse treatment
HAnswer: !M page 1+6QM M#L 60I
'or )uestion numbers :7 / :61 match the lettered option indicating a sign of death with its appropriate description.
Algor mortis
Cadaveric spasm
$igor mortis
Caloricity
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:7. #ost/mortem occurrence where the whole body becomes rigid due to contraction of the muscles.
:8. &nstantaneous rigidity of the muscles which occurs at the moment of death due to nervous tension.
HAnswer: !M page 1%:M M#L 70I
::. #ost/mortem rise in temperature of the body due to rapid and early putrefactive change
HAnswer: "M page 1%%M M#L 60I
:6. #ost/mortem cooling of the body.
HAnswer: AM page 1%%M M#L 60I
'or )uestion numbers 60 / 6(1 match the test with its appropriate description.
#henolphthalein Test
2agenhaar Test
2inslow Test
"iaphanous Test
60. 'ingers are spread wide apart and finger webs are viewed through strong light.
HAnswer: "M page 116M M#L %5I
61. Micro/chemical test for the presence of blood.
HAnswer: !M page 100M M#L %5I
6%. Method of detecting cessation of respiratory activity.
HAnswer: CM page 1%0M M#L %5I
6(. Chemical test for the presence of blood1 also 9nown as ?astle/Meyer Test
HAnswer: AM page 100M M#L %5I
'or )uestion numbers 6+ / 681 match the types of death with their appropriate description.
Cellular death
!rain death
Apparent death
.omatic death
6+. May occur several hours after cessation of cardio/respiratory functions
"65. =ccurs at the time of complete1 continuous and persistent cessation of vital functions of the brain1 heart and lungs.
C67. Transient cessation of vital functions
!68. Characteri@ed by deep and irreversible coma1 without the possibility of resuscitation
'or )uestion numbers 6: / 1001 match the legal term with its appropriate definition.
Common law
Civil law
Criminal law
,urisprudence
!6:. #recepts that determine and regulate the relation between members of the family
HAnswer: !M page +M M#L ((I
A66. Composed of unwritten laws based on customs from time immemorial
HAnswer: AM page (M M#L 70I
"100. #ractical science which investigates the nature and functions of law.
HAnswer: "M page +M M#L 60I
=;$ LA"A =' 'AT&MA ;4&C$.&TA
1. #atient was aware that physician was drun9 yet he allowed the doctor to in<ect him:
A. doctrine of continuing negligence C. res ipsa loquitor
!. vicarious liability ". captain of the ship
%. #atient Mr. Lee promised to pay "r. ! one million pesos if he us cured of his cancer. The professional fee to be collected by ! refers to:
A. contingent fee !. pac9age deal fee C. retainers fee ". simple contractual fee
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(. H&C patient ta9es e*perimental drugs despite un9nown side effects:
A. doctrine of informed consent C. assumption of risk
!. doctrine of foreseeability ". doctrine of contributory negligence
+. There is direct physical connection between the wrongful act of the #hysician and the in<ury suffered by the patient:
A. octrine of pro!imate cause C. J.ine Eua nowK test
!. J!ut forK test ". J.ubstantial factorK test
5. #rinciple applied when the medical fee is not specified:
A. "#sumpsit on quant$um meritK C. J"ura Le* sed Le*K
!. JLe* Loci contractK ". J.ine Eua nowK
7. Article (75 which deals with imprudence and negligence is a provision of:
A. Civil code !. Medical Act 1656C. Re%ise& penal co&e ". Criminal Act of 1680
8. To which forum can an administrative complaint be filed against doctors3
A. $egional Trial Court C. "epartment of health
B. 4ational !ureau of &nvestigation . Professional Regulation Comission
:. $eprimand is a sanction imposed against a doctor when he is guilty of what liability:
A. #&ministrati%e lia'ilit( !. Civil liability C. criminal liability ". no liability
6. &f the license of a physician is suspended indefinitely1 after how long can he apply for reinstatement3
A. ( years !. 7 months C. ) (ears ". it will depend on the pleasure of the !oard of medicine
10. 2hat is the degree of proofLevidence needed to convict physician of a crime3
#. *uilt 'e(on& reasona'le &ou't C. #rosecution must prove that "ra. >a<ardo got pregnant
!. #reponderance of evidence ". #rosecution must prove that "r. >imene@ is a medical doctor
11. The study of licensure laws1 regulatory laws and physician/patient relationship1 is 9nown in medical school curriculum as:
A. Legal Medicine!. Legal thics C. +e&ical ,urispru&ence ". MTedical thics
1%. 2hich of the following does not affect a termination of physician/patient relationship3
A. -it$&ra-al of p$(sician -it$out patient consent C. death of patient
!. recovery of patient ". death of physician
1(. A physician should never e*amine or treat hospitali@ed patient of another physician without the latter-s 9nowledge and consent e*cept when:
A. the patient e*pressly as9s him to do so in the absence of attending physician
!. he is a relative of the patient
C. he will not changed the patient a professional fee
. in case of emergenc(, t$e atten&ing p$(sician is not rea&il( a%aila'le
1+. A physician accused of criminal abortion was ac)uitted because:
A. he was a duly licensed medical practitioner
!. the woman plaintiff was emotionally unstable
C. t$e pro&uct of conception coul& not 'e pro&uce& in court
". a pregnancy test done ( days before the alleged abortion definitely ruled out pregnancy
CA.: Mr. A brought his ( yrs old son to a hospital. "r. !1 the admitting physician admitted the pediatric case to the medicine ward because the pediatric
ward is full. "uring the night1 the patient child was seen in the floor with a fractured s9ull resulting from a fall. &t was found out that the bed was without
railings. Mr. A wanted to sue "r. ! and the hospital.
15. The doctrine applicable in this case would be:
A. $es ipsa lo)uitor !. =siensible agent C. .orseea'ilit( ". Common 9nowledge
17. .uppose before admission Mr. A was informed of the absence of railings to protect the child from fall: A. assumption of risk
C. res ipsa lo)uitor
!. continuing negligence ". common 9nowledge
18. .uppose Mr. A has already previously and repeatedly complained of the absence of railings to "r. ! but no attention was given to the complaint1
which doctrine could be applicable3
A. assumption of ris9 C. contributory negligence
!. continuing negligence ". common 9nowledge
1:. .uppose one day after an intramuscular in<ection a part of the needle was discovered protruding from the buttoc9s of the patient1 what is the doctrine
applicable3
A. assumption of ris9 /. res ipsa loquitor C. contributory negligence ". continuing negligence
16. =riginally there were railings on the bed of the patient. Mr A1 the father removed the railings so that he himself can sleep on the bed. His child fell
with a bro9en s9ull. 2hat is the doctrine applicable: A. res ipsa lo)uitor C. contri'utor( negligence
!. borrowed servant doctrine ". common 9nowledge
%0. #atient leaves the hospital against advice:
A. Continuing 4egligence C. Cicarious Liability
B. $es &plsa Lo)uitor . Contri'utor( Negligence
%1. Common defense of the hospital are regards consultants liability to his private patients:
A. 0n&epen&ent Contractor C. Captain of the ship doctrine
!. ,oint and several liability ". Cicarious liability
%%. The reporting of treatment of serious physical in<uries by a physician is:
A. Coluntary /. +an&ator( C. Case to case ". very end of the month
%(. ;nder the doctrine the hospital owner may be liable for the mista9es of the residents:
A. !orrowed servant doctrine C. 1icarious lia'ilit(
!. Captain of the ship ". 'ellow .ervant doctrine
%+. 2hich of the following laws is enforced by the state:
A. 2u'stanti%e la- !. Moral law C. "ivine Law ". 4atural Law
%5. A terminally ill patient is given an overdose of sedatives without his 9nowledge. 2hat crime if any is committed by the doctor:
A. +ur&er C. Homicide
!. 4o crime because ethically allowed". Assisted .uicide
%7. The bone which is most informative regarding the se* of the owner of the s9eleton being e*amined is the: A. .9ull !. .ternum C. Pel%is
". 'emur
%8. The willful deliberate and painless acceleration of death of a person:
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A. #arricide /. Eut$anasia C. Homicide ". &nfanticide
%:. The cause of death resulting from lac9 of s9ill1 lac9 of foresight1 and rec9less imprudence is called: A. Homicide !. Accidental C.
Murder . Negligence
%6. 2hen a body is the sub<ect matter of a criminal investigation1 it may be e*humed:
#. #n(time !. ( years after burial C. 5 years after burial ". 10 years after burial
(0. Any change for the position of the cadaver will not change the location of this type of cadaveric lividity: A. Hypostatic !. =smotic C. iffusion
". Alteration
(1. *humation is also 9nown as:
A. interment !. ground burial C. embalming . &isinterment
(%. "eep burial sites will ma9e decomposition :
A. faster !. slo-er C. stationary ". negligible
((. 2hen blood accumulates in the most dependent portions of the dead body1 it is called
A. primary7 flaccidity C. post3mortem li%i&it(
!. secondary flaccidity ". algor mortis
(+. A missing person is presumed dead if he is not heard from for:
A. 1 year !. % years C. ( years ". 4 (ears
(5. Mus9etry1 electrocution1 and hanging are e*amples of
A. dead body disposal C. sudden death
/. 5u&icial &eat$ ". asphy*ial death
(7. &f the physician performs euthanasia without the patients 9nowledge1 he is guilty of:
#. mur&er C. merciful 9illing
!. nothing ". assistance to the commission of suicide
(8. &f a (/day old unidentified child was intentionally 9illed with cruelty1 and during a calamity1 the offender may be changed with:
A. infanticide /. mur&er C. homicide ". parricide
(:. Cadaveric rigidity is also 9nown as
#. Rigor mortis C. cadaveric spasm
!. Algor mortis ". heat stiffening
(6. The convict is put to death by a volley of fire from a firing s)uad in:
A. mugging !. +usket( C. garroting ". murder
+0. An unembalmed body should be buried not later than: Hif the person died as a result of a natural causeI: A. 1% hrs !. %0 hrs. C. %+ hrs.
. 46 $rs.
+1. An unembalmed body should be buried not later than: Hif the person died as a result of a communicable diseaseI: A. 7) $rs. !. %0 hrs. C. %+ hrs.
". +: hrs.
+%. &f one performed lawful act1 and he did it with due care1 and death occurred without intending to cause it1 the death is
A. negligent !. homicide C. acci&ental ". murder
+(. &nstantenous rigor is also 9nown as
A. $igor mortis C. post/mortem muscular irritability
/. ca&a%eric spasm ". post/mortem rigidity
++. &t is the prominence of the superficial veins with reddish discoloration due to the process of decomposition which develops on both flan9s of the
abdomen.
A. putrefaction C. Adipose formation
/. +ar'oli8ation ". Maceration
+5. The microorganisms that plays a dominant role in decomposition is
A. bacillus mesenterious C. c$lostri&ium -elc$i
!. bacillus coli ". bacillus proteus vulgaris
+7. The following manner of death should be autopsied1 DC#T
A. suicides C. accidental death
!. death unattended by physician . &eat$ occurring in natural manner
+8. A common law/husband who 9ills his common law wife with whom he has a % days old child can be prosecuted for
A. infanticide C. $omici&e
!. parricide ". impossible crime
+:. #residential "ecree 176 mandates all doctors to report all cases involving:
A. slight and less physical in<ury C. less serious an& serious p$(sical
!. mutilation ". child abuse cases
+6. 2hen the color of the contusion changes to green1 the contusion-s estimated age is
A. %/+ days !. 439 &a(s C. 8/10 days ". 1+/15 days
50. 'racture produced by a tangential or glancing approach of bullet:
A. pond fracture C. gutter fracture
!. indented fracture ". bursting fracture
51. This is a firearm which has a cylindrical maga@ine situated at the rear of the barrel which can accommodate five or si* cartridge:
#. automatic pistol C. rifle
!. revolver ". shotgun
5%. &ts main function is the transformation of mechanical energy by the hit of the firing pin on the percussion cap to chemical energy:
A. primer !. powder C. bullet ". pro<ectile
5(. &f the diameter of the gunshot wound point of entry is 1 cm * 1 cm the probable caliber of the firearm used is
A. 0.(: !. 0.%% C. :.49 ". 6 mm
5+. The primer is usually made up of
#. lea&, 'arium, antimon( C. lead and antimony
!. lead and barium ". lead1 barium and copper
55. Tattooing is also 9nown as
A. stippling !. soot C. smudging ". fouling
57. 'actors which ma9e the wound of entrance bigger than the caliber1 e*cept
A. deformity of the bullet which entered
!. bullet enters the s9in sidewise
C. acute angular approach of the bullet
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. contraction of t$e elastic tissues of t$e skin
58. J#ugilisticK position of a bo*er is associated with
#. 'urns !. drowning C. asphy*ia ". gunshot wounds
5:. The average time re)uired for death in drowning is
A. 1/( minutes C. 5/10 minutes
/. )39 minutes ". (/7 minutes
56. This is )uantitative determination of the chloride content of the blood in the right and left ventricle of the heart:
#. *ettler;s test C. 2inslow-s test
!. Ta9ayama test ". Loord-s test
70. The test which determines the whether semen is of human origin or not:
A. 'iological test of farnum C. !erberio-s
!. >anguli-s method ". puramen reaction
71. &t is an e*pressed ac9nowledgement by the accused in a criminal case of the truth of his guilt as the crime charged.
A. confession ". all of the above
!. admission . none of the above
C. interrogation
7%. The presence of weapon which is highly grasped by the hand of a victim of a shooting incident is an e*ample of
A. $igor mortis C. ca&a%eric spasm
!. death stiffening ". cadaveric rigidity
7(. Cases when trauma or disease 9ill )uic9ly that there is no opportunity for se)uel or complication to develop is 9nown as
A. pro*imate cause of death C. imme&iate cause of &eat$
!. secondary cause of death ". complete cause of death
7+. The most practical1 useful and reliable means of preserving evidence is by
#. p$otograp$( C. description
!. s9etching ". mani9in method
75. The comprehensive study of a dead body performed by trained physician employing recogni@ed procedures and techni)ues is 9nown as
A. #ost/mortem e*amination C. medical e*amination
/. autops( ". #ost/mortem dissection
77. The principle used in the Magnus test for determining somatic death is
#. no c$ange in color of t$e finger
!. no change in the temperature of the finger
C. change in the color of the finger
". change in the temperature of the torni)ueted finger
78. 2hen the body surface of corpse is pressed it leaves a flattened area due to
A. absence of edema C. precipitated s9in proteins
/. loss of elasticit( of t$e skin ". absence of blood
7:. Cutis >alina or 2asher woman-s hands and feet on the corpse signifies that:
#. t$e 'o&( $as 'een in -ater for sometime
!. the body is that of a laundry woman
C. the body died for drowning
". the body died for syphilis
76. #ermission to disinter remains of persons who died of dangerous communicable diseases maybe granted after a burial period of
A. + years /. 9 (ears C. 7 years ". 8 years
80. This is a medical evidence made 9nown or addressed to the senses of the court no limited to the sense of vision1 but is intended to the sense of
hearing1 taste1 smell and touch
A. e*perimental evidence C. autoptic or real e%i&ence
!. documentary evidence ". corpus evidence
81. The most prominent sign of death is
# progressi%e fall of t$e 'o&( temperature
!. cessation of heart action and circulation
C. cessation of respiration
". insensibility of body loss of power to move
8%. The study of licensure laws1 regulatory laws and physician/patient relationship1 is 9nown in medical school curriculum as:
A. Legal Medicine C. +e&ical ,urispru&ence
!. Legal thics ". Medical thics
8(. A mental process whereby one or more persons appraise a situation and ma9e a decision based on their <udgement that may or may not lead to
action is called:
A. Treatment /. iagnosis C. =peration ". Analysis
8+. 'aith healing is allowed as an norm of treatment modality in the #hilippines. This is allowed on the basis of Constitutional guarantee on:
A. free&om of origin C. freedom of the press
!. freedom of e*pression ". freedom of se*ual e*pression
85. The nature of liability against "r. a would be:
A. administrative /. ci%il C. criminal ". ethical
87. The venue with which to file the case in case Mr. Ty demands #1 million pesos as payment would be: A. Regional Trial Court
C. "epartment of health
!. #rofessional $egulation commission ". All of the above
88. The cost of the procedure to re/attach of Mr. Ty that was incided would be in nature of:
A. moral damages C. e*emplary damages
!. actual &amages ". all of the above
8:. Mr. Ty suffered sleepless nights and wounded feelings as well as besmirched reputation.
This 9ind of damage is referred to as:
A. actual &amage C. e*emplary damage
!. moral damage ". attorney-s fees
86. "r. A uttered ve*ing words against "r. ! defaming his personality and dignity. "r. A maybe guilty of:
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#. <i'el !. .lander C. rumor mongering ". any of the above
:0. 2hen a surgeon operates on a patient without consent1 this constitutes an assault and even without proof of in<ury resulting1 the plaintiff may recover
what type of damage3
#. Nominal !. Moderate C. *emplary ". Li)uidated
:1. 2hen is patient-s consent necessary3
A. in an emergency1 patient need tracheostomy
!. in a women diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy1 it turns out be a case of acute appendicitis and the surgeon decides to remove the
appendi*
C. uring an appen&ectom(, t$e surgeon &isco%ers an& a'normal o%ar( an& &esice& to remo%e it.
". The colon was perforated during simoidoscopy and the surgeon decides on laparotomy to underta9e repair
:%. A physician may perform a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure without the consent of the patient or his relatives.
A. when the physician believes the procedure is necessary
!. when the patient is merely being stubborn
C. when the patient is unconscious
. in an acute emergenc( -$en t$ere in no time to &iscuss t$e situation in or&er to seek consent
:(. A physician may apply a procedure even it is against the wishes of the patient if
A. the procedure is 9nown to be safe
!. the procedure is necessary for the good of the patient
C. t$e proce&ure is require& '( la-
". there is implied consent by he patient-s spouse
:+. The following are provisions of #enal Law wherein a physician may be hold criminally liable. 2hich provision specifically mention the physician as
the wrong/doer3
A. defamation
!. criminal negligence and imprudence
C. violation of the "angerous "rug Act
. refusal to ren&er treatment in emergenc( cases
:5. The testimony of an e*pert witness is 4=T needed to prove a negligent act when which doctrine is applicable3 A. res ipsa loquitor
C. ostensible agent
!. borrowed servant ". captain of the ship
:7. &nstances when a physician may 4=T be held liable for abandonment.
#. failure to %isit t$e patient sufficientl( after 'elie%ing t$at t$e patient nee&e& no furt$er treatment
!. failure to provide follow/up attention
C. refusal to attend a case for which he has assumed responsibility
". failure to arrange for a substitute during the attending physician-s absence
:8. A physician cannot be held liable for the ill effect of his management procedure if
#. $e can s$o- t$at $e applie& $is kno-le&ge an& skill -it$ &iligence an& care
!. the doctrine of res ipsa lo)uitor is applicable
C. the patient contributed to the ill/effects
". the procedure is by its nature ris9y
::. A physician who gives an overdose of a drug may be charged for
A. &mmorality C. gross negligence
!. "ishonorable conduct ". incompetence
:6. =ne of the grounds for the suspension or revocation of the certificate of registration of a physician on account of a criminal act is
A. immoral or dishonorable conduct
/. %iolation of t$e Co&e of et$ics
C. conviction by court of an offense involving moral turpitude
". false1 e*travagant or unethical advertisement
60. A bali9bayan physician puts up a sign board at his clinic. 2hich is unethical3
A. J"isease of 2omen and ChildrenK C. consultation hours 6/11 a.m.
!. "Traine& at +a(o Clinic= ". consultation by appointment only
61. The mistress of a married physician sought redress from the !oard of Medicine when the physician left her for another woman. 2hich statement is
CAL&"3
A. s$e can c$arge t$e p$(sician for immoralit( C. she has no right to complain
!. she can accuse him for adultery ". she can charge him of abandonment
6%. An unmarried physician was discovered having se* with an unmarried nurse. He may be charged before the !oard of medicine for
A. .eduction /. 0mmoralit( C. Adultery ". rec9less imprudence
6(. The prohibition and imposition of penalty on physicians who sell medical samples gratuitously given to them by drug promoters is embodied in
A. Medical Act 1656 as amended C. $evised #enal Code
!. $evised Administrative Code ". #harmacy Law
6+. The element of deceit is re)uired in case of:
A. forcible obduction C. simple seduction
!. consented obduction ". )ualified seduction
65. The spinning motion of the bullet1 its rough surface1 and the imagination of the s9in1 all produce the: A. Tattooing !. $ifling C.
Contusion collar ". smudging
67. The s9in is whitened1 macerated and wrin9led in:
A. cutis anserina C. -as$er-oman;s skin
!. saponification ". contact flattening
68. .e*ual intercourse is 4=T necessary in this crime:
A. #'&uction !. .eduction C. Adultery ". Concubinage
6:. Cirginity is a re)uirement in this crime:
A. simple seduction C. qualifie& se&uction
!. forcible abduction ". white slave trade
66. The laceration involving more than half of the hymenal height but does not reach the hymenal based is called:
A. .uperficial /. eep C. Complete ". Complicated
100. .tippling is caused by:
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A. 'lame /. gunpo-&er resi&ue C. smo9e ". bullet

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