Philippine Nursing Board Practice Test 2026

About the Philippine Nursing Board exam

The Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (Philippine Nursing Board) is a nursing & healthcare examination administered in Philippines. It is designed to assess candidates' knowledge and proficiency across 5 key subject areas including Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Maternal & Child Nursing. This exam is widely recognized as an essential benchmark for healthcare professionals.

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8 free Philippine Nursing Board practice questions (2026)

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1. Which of the following elements represents the priority step when a nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis for a client?

   • Collecting and organizing the client's clinical database
   • Analyzing and interpreting the gathered assessment data
   • Identifying measurable client-centered outcomes
   • Determining nursing interventions to resolve the problem
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   Answer: B. Analyzing and interpreting the gathered assessment data

   Formulating a nursing diagnosis belongs to the second step of the nursing process. To diagnose, the nurse must analyze and interpret the gathered assessment data to identify actual or potential health problems. Collecting data (A) is part of Assessment, while identifying outcomes (C) and interventions (D) are part of the Planning phase.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · medium

2. According to the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173), what is the minimum educational requirement for a nurse to be appointed as a member of the Board of Nursing?

   • Bachelor of Science in Nursing with at least 5 years of continuous practice
   • Master of Science in Nursing or its equivalent conferred by a recognized college or university
   • Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing with a specialty in any clinical field
   • Master of Arts in Nursing with at least 10 years of continuous practice
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   Answer: B. Master of Science in Nursing or its equivalent conferred by a recognized college or university

   Section 4 of RA 9173 stipulates that a member of the Board of Nursing must be a holder of a Master's degree in nursing, education, or other allied medical and health sciences conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · hard

3. During an assessment of a client's peripheral pulses, the nurse notes that the pulse is easily obliterated with mild pressure but is still palpable. How should the nurse document this finding using the standard pulse amplitude scale?

   • 1+ (Weak, thready)
   • 2+ (Normal, expected)
   • 3+ (Full, increased)
   • 4+ (Bounding)
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   Answer: A. 1+ (Weak, thready)

   A pulse amplitude of 1+ is classified as weak, diminished, or thready, and is easily obliterated with light pressure. A normal pulse (2+) is stronger and requires moderate pressure to obliterate.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · medium

4. The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an emaciated elderly client. Which of the following angles of insertion and needle lengths is most appropriate to ensure the medication reaches the muscle layer?

   • 45-degree angle with a 1.5-inch needle
   • 90-degree angle with a 5/8-inch to 1-inch needle
   • 90-degree angle with a 2-inch needle
   • 15-degree angle with a 1/2-inch needle
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   Answer: B. 90-degree angle with a 5/8-inch to 1-inch needle

   For an emaciated client, muscle mass is severely reduced. A shorter needle length of 5/8 to 1 inch is recommended at a 90-degree angle to avoid striking the bone while ensuring intramuscular delivery. A 1.5-inch or 2-inch needle would be too long for an emaciated individual.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · medium

5. A client diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis is admitted to the medical unit. Which of the following precautions must the nurse implement?

   • Droplet precautions, including wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client
   • Contact precautions, including wearing gowns and gloves for all entries
   • Airborne precautions, including placing the client in a negative-pressure room and wearing an N95 respirator
   • Protective isolation, including HEPA filtration of incoming air and limiting fresh flowers
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   Answer: C. Airborne precautions, including placing the client in a negative-pressure room and wearing an N95 respirator

   Pulmonary tuberculosis is transmitted via small-particle aerosols that remain suspended in the air. Therefore, airborne precautions are indicated, requiring an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) with negative pressure and the use of an N95 respirator by healthcare personnel.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · easy

6. Which nursing theorist developed the 'Environmental Theory' which emphasizes that the nurse's primary role is to manipulate the client's environment to facilitate the body's natural healing processes?

   • Dorothea Orem
   • Sister Callista Roy
   • Florence Nightingale
   • Virginia Henderson
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   Answer: C. Florence Nightingale

   Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory focuses on the utilization and manipulation of physical environment elements (such as clean air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light) to promote recovery and health.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · easy

7. An unconscious client is brought to the Emergency Department with severe internal bleeding. There are no family members present, and immediate surgery is required to save the client's life. What is the most appropriate action regarding informed consent?

   • Delay the surgery until a court-appointed guardian can be located to provide consent
   • Obtain administrative consent from the hospital's legal department before operating
   • Proceed with the emergency surgery under the doctrine of implied consent
   • Ask the police officer who escorted the client to sign the consent form
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   Answer: C. Proceed with the emergency surgery under the doctrine of implied consent

   In life-threatening emergencies where a client is unconscious or unable to give consent, and no family members or legally authorized representatives are available, the law presumes the client would consent to life-saving treatment. This is known as the doctrine of implied consent.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · medium

8. The nurse is caring for a client who is crying and states, 'My doctor told me today that my biopsy results showed breast cancer. I don't know what to do.' Which response by the nurse demonstrates the therapeutic communication technique of 'reflecting'?

   • You feel overwhelmed because you are facing a difficult diagnosis and don't know your next step.
   • Don't worry, breast cancer is highly treatable these days if caught early.
   • Why do you think you don't know what to do? You have many treatment options.
   • If I were you, I would get a second opinion immediately.
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   Answer: A. You feel overwhelmed because you are facing a difficult diagnosis and don't know your next step.

   Reflecting involves directing back the client's feelings, ideas, or questions to help them explore their own emotions. Option A accurately reflects the client's underlying feelings of overwhelm and confusion without offering advice or false reassurance.

   Topic: Fundamentals of Nursing · medium

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Available practice subjects: Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Maternal & Child Nursing, Community Health Nursing. Select a subject for focused preparation. Coverage is not a guarantee of the complete official syllabus.

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