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Legal Medicine1. The body vested by law to have general supervision and regulation over the practice of medicine is:

A. Commission on Higher Education

B. Department of Education

C. Professional Regulatory Commission

D. Board of Medical Education

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.8

Medical Jurisprudence by Pedro Solis (1988 ed)

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2. Pedro Doctor graduated from the Pulangue College of Medicine and immediately used the title MD after his name. He is:

A. Committing malpractice

B. Academically entitled to use MD

C. Illegally practicing medicine

D. Falsely using MD after his name

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter III The Practice of Medicine; p.48


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3. Any person who performs any of the acts constituting practice of medicine but is not qualified to do so shall be:


B. Committing fraud


D. Acting under extraordinary authority

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter III The Practice of Medicine; pp.38, 48


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4. Josefas daughter was suffering from diarrhea. She consulted Petra who told her to give Pedilayte - Mild 30, a household remedy as classified by BFAD. Which describe appropriately Petras action? :

A. Not considered an act constituting practice of medicine

B. Illegal practice of medicine

C. Malpractice acts

D. Acting under false pretenses

Answer:A



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5. This prevents an individual from being admitted to the practice of medicine:

A. Age 19 years

B. Passed the board examination

C. Holder of a valid Certificate of Registration issued by the Board of Medical Education

D. Must not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter II - Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.19


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6. This act does not constitute practice of medicine:

A. Physical examination of the patient

B. Collection of professional fees

C. Diagnosis and treatment

D. Prescribing drugs

Answer:B



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7. A patient with hepatoma was erroneously diagnosed as tuberculoma by a licensed physician. This was the result of the non-performance of the necessary work-ups. The physician is guilty of:

A. Illegal practice of medicine

B. Dereliction of duty

C. Criminal negligence

D. Malpractice

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter XI Specific Acts of malpractice; p.263


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8. Jose is the son a physician. Upon graduation and before passing the board exams, he put his name under a sign bearing his fathers name and started seeing patients. A patient was mismanaged and suffered injury. Jose was sued. What is the fault committed?

A. Illegal practice of medicine against Jose

B. Malpractice vs. Jose

C. Malpractice vs. Joses father

D. No liability

Answer:A



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9. Ernie Barko advised Petra, a patient with breast CA to strictly follow his special cancer diet. He advised against taking medications as the chemicals therein conflicted with the principle of the diet. Petra died and Ernie was sued. Which of the following is correct:

A. Ernie illegally practiced medicine

B. Ernie should be held liable for the non-intake of medications by Petra

C. Ernie is not liable since the proximate cause of Petras death is cancer

D. Malpractice on the part of Ernie

Answer:A



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10. Beautician Lucy pricks pimples and dishes out topical lotions to clients. Dr. Balat is losing out to Lucy so she accuses the latter of illegal practice of medicine. Which of the following is correct?

A. Tigidig is performing a purely cosmetic function

B. Tigidig is illegally practicing medicine

C. Administrative charges should be filed with the PRC against Tigidig

D. Tigidigs parlor should be padlocked by the police authorities

Answer:B



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11. Precy Lore is a faith healer who beats up the sick to exorcise the evil spirits causing the disease. One follower who was injured sued her. Which of the following statement is correct:

A. Freedom to act out ones belief is a constitutionally protected right

B. Precy is guilty of inflicting physical injuries

C. Precy is practicing the tenets of her religion

D. Precy illegally practiced medicine

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter III The Practice of Medicine; pp.42-45


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12. Dr. Pedro is scheduled to preside over a CPC in the Medical School. He is late, so that on his own volition, countered the traffic flow in the opposite lane to reach his destination. He was caught by a traffic officer. Which can he invoke?

A. Doctors right of way in heavy traffic

B. Right of way in response to an emergency

C. None

D. Right to violate minor traffic rules

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter V Rights of Physicians; p.92-93


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13. A person need not be a physician to hold this position:

A. Municipal Health Officer

B. City Health Officer

C. Department of Health Secretary

D. Medical Staff in a private hospital

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter V Rights of Physicians; p.94


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14. Jose, an 18 year-old married male, was diagnosed with ruptured acute appendicitis. Who should give the consent for surgery?

A. Jose

B. Consent by the wife is necessary

C. Joses parent

D. Grandparents in the absence of the parents

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter VI Rights of Patients; p.140-141


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15. Dr. Kildare, an American surgeon is in the Philippines on holiday. He joined a group of Filipino surgeons in a medical mission performing operations for the poor and the marginalized. Which of the following is correct?

A. He can invoke reciprocity as the basis for his performing surgery in the Philippines.

B. He can practice even without a certificate of registration from the Board of Medicine.

C. He is illegally practicing medicine in the country.

D. He needs to pass the local board exams before he can practice.

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter II Licensure and Regulatory Laws; p.22


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16. Dr. Rodrigo released records of patient Juana to Atty. Jose, Juanas lawyer after the latter demanded the same in connection with a contemplated suit. Which right of the patient may have been violated?

A. Privacy

B. Confidentiality

C. Right to peace of mind

D. No rights were violated since it involves litigation

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter V Rights of Patients; p.94


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A. Respect his choice

B. Explore reasons for his decision and try to convince him again

C. Consider the discussion ended

D. Continue with the procedure nevertheless

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter V Rights of Patients; p.160


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18. A 60-year old patient has complaints of abdominal that is persistent but not extreme. Workup shows hepatoma. He just retired from a busy professional career and he and his wife are about to leave for a round the world cruise. What should you do?

A. Exercise your therapeutic privilege and inform him later when he returns

B. Inform him of his condition now

C. Inform him when his condition worsens

D. Inform his wife first

Answer:B



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19. While driving in EDSA, Dr. Gerardo 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. Ordinary witness

B. Expert witness

C. Hostile witness

D. Reluctant witness

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXI Medical Witness and the Court; pp.440


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20. A 70-year old man suffered a myocardial infarction and is admitted to the hospital with a very poor prognosis. He asks you not to tell his wife as he feels she will not be able to take it. What should you do?

A. Tell the wife since the exercise of therapeutic privilege applies to the patient only

B. Encourage the patient to open dialogue with his wife

C. Keep quiet

D. Ask the nurse to inform the wife

Answer:B



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21. Dr. Jane is connected with one of the RHUs of Abra. One of her task is to implement the family planning program of the government. She is a devout Catholic and espouses only the rhythm method. Which of the following is correct?

A. She has the prerogative to choose treatment modalities to apply to patients.

B. She can invoke self-limitation to practice based on religious beliefs.

C. She must ask to be transferred to duties consistent with her beliefs.

D. She is liable for insubordination for not carrying out the duties of her position.

Answer:C



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22. One of the following is not subject to legal execution if a physician loses a civil suit for malpractice.

A. Golf shares

B. Stocks and money in bank

C. Real estate property

D. Medical library, equipment and instruments

Answer:D



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23. This type of consent is not contemplated under Philippine law:

A. Oral

B. Written

C. Expressed Indirectly

D. Blanket

Answer:D

Reference:1.Chapter VI Rights of Patients; p138


2. RA 5504-Aids prevention and Control act of 1998

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24. A 40 wk. AOG pregnant woman gave birth to a dead baby girl with double cord coil, tight. The obstetrician failed to do a biological physical profile of the fetus. She is guilty of:

A. Homicide

B. Infanticide

C. Medical malpractice

D. Criminal negligence

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XI Specific Acts of malpractice; p.262


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25. Jose gave consent to surgically remove one of his kidneys which he intends to sell to a patient in Japan with chronic renal disease. Which one of the following requisites was violated as to make the consent invalid?

A. Informed and enlightened

B. Obtained voluntarily

C. Subject matter must be legal

D. Enlightened

Answer:C



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26. Baby Jane was bleeding massively due to marked thrombocytopenia secondary to dengue. Blood transfusion was required but the parents refused on religious grounds. What should the physician do?

A. Secure a court appointed guardian to get consent for treatment

B. Transfuse immediately as this is an emergency

C. Respect the parents refusal of the lifesaving treatment

D. Do nothing

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter VI Rights of Patients; p.147


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27. Dr. Tan refused to attend on several occasions a court hearing citing as reason that he has a lot of OPD patients to see. He may be cited for:

A. Direct contempt of court

B. Indirect contempt of court

C. Disrespect for the court

D. Unduly prioritizing his clinic practice

Answer:B



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28. A resident physician followed the order of a consultant that at face value was grossly wrong and resulted in injury to the patient. Which is correct?

A. The resident clerk is not liable since he is merely a trainee under the supervision of the consultant

B. Both 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

D. The resident is liable since he is the one who exercised the clinical judgment that injured the patient

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XI Physician-Patient Relationship; pp.73-74


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29. Jose, who is not a physician, affixed MD after his name to enable him to secure a loan with the bank. Under the Medical Act of he is guilty of:


B. Committing fraud


D. Considered not to be practicing medicine

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter III The Practice of Medicine; pp.38, 48


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30. Dr. Jose 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. Which of the following is correct?

A. He need not comply with the subpoena.

B. He will be arrested to compel his appearance.

C. He will be cited for direct contempt.

D. He should be given compensation to enable him to appear.

Answer:A



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31. Jose was stabbed and brought to Dr. Juan for management. Dr. Juan refused to treat Jose since he was a dermatologist. Which one of the following is applicable?

A. Dr. Juan can invoke his right to choose his patients.

B. Dr. Juan must manage the stabbing victim.

C. It is illegal to refuse rendering medical service.

D. Dr. Juan is liable for damages.

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XI Rights of Physicians; p.84


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32. A 27-year old woman who has previously received no prenatal care presents at term. On ultrasound she has a placenta previa, but she refuses cesarean section for any reason. What should the physician do?

A. Operate since this is an emergency

B. Respect the patients wishes

C. Refer the matter to the ethics committee as this involves the life of the mother and the fetus

D. The physician should get a court order to force a cesarean section

Answer:C

Reference:Code of Ethics of the Medical Profession; pp. 475-476


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33. In a malpractice case, Dr. Procopio was ordered by the court to produce at trial the patients charts, laboratory and x-ray results and other documents under his ppossession and control. The process served on him to do this is called:

A. Ordinary subpoena

B. Subpena duces tecum

C. Subpoena ad testificandum

D. Court summons

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXI Medical Witness and the Court; pp.456-457


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A. Practice only dermatology

B. Limit practice to specific days and time

C. Refuse to treat an emergency

D. Refuse to treat a common cold

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XVI Emergencies in Medical Practice; pp.379-380


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35. Dr. Jose operated on a patient and inadvertently left behind a clamp. Which malpractice doctrine is applicable in this case?

A. Doctrine of Forseeability

B. Fellow Servant

C. Res-Ipsa Loquitur

D. Captain of the ship

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XVI Emergencies in Medical Practice; pp.239-240


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36. A personal disqualification that may cause the revocation of a physicians certificate of registration is:

A. Unprofessional conduct

B. Issuing false medical certificates

C. Immoral or dishonorable conduct

D. Guilty of an offense involving moral turpitude

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XVI Liabilities of Physicians; pp.179


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37. Josefa had herself aborted by a midwife. She subsequently went to Dr. Juana who did a D&C to complete the abortion. Dr. Juana did not report the matter to the police authorities. What is Dr. Juanas liability if any?

A. No liability

B. Liable as principal for doing the D&C

C. Only administratively liable

D. Liable as accessory for not reporting

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter VIII Criminal Liabilities of Physicians; p.201


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38. Joses inability to pay Dr. Kildare his fees for services rendered may result in:

A. Automatic termination of the patient-MD relationship

B. Action for collection filed by the physician against the patient

C. Lessened physician liability for negligence

D. Abandonment

Answer:B



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39. In a case of botched up surgery, Dr. Pedor, the chairman of surgery at Marconi Medical Center was called in to testify on the procedure. He is giving testimony as:

A. Percipient witness

B. Expert witness

C. Hostile witness

D. Defense witness

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXI Medical Witness and the Court; pp.454-455


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40. One of the following is not a liability resulting from the wrongful act by a physician:

A. Criminal

B. Moral

C. Civil

D. Administrative

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter VII Liabilities of Physicians; pp.171-172


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41. Dr. Pedro had surgical training in a government hospital but did not take the Philippine College of Surgeons specialty examination. Dr. Juan completed his surgical training at UCLA Medical Center and upon his return was certified as Fellow of the Philippine College of Surgeons. Out of envy at the high patient traffic of Pedro, Juan filed a complaint against Pedro with the PRC for false claims of the latter as a surgeon. One of the following is correct:

A. Pedro must possess the degree of skill and knowledge possessed by a surgeon since he claims to be one

B. Specialty society affiliation is the only basis for one to be a specialist

C. Specialty society certification is superior to the specialist certification under the Department of Health System

D. Pedro is a only surgeon in practice

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter IV Physician-Patient Relationship; p.72


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42. An administrative complaint was filed with the PRC against a physician who was eventually found guilty. This may result in:

A. Reprimand, suspension or revocation of license to practice

B. Imprisonment for criminal negligence

C. Civil damages paid to the patient to compensate for injuries sustained

D. Need to be re-certified

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter VIII Liabilities of Physicians; p.178


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43. Dr. P. Alikeros wife filed an administrative complaint before the PRC against her husband who was living with a mistress for having abandoned her and her three children. The doctors acts are grounds for revoking his registration certificate and classifed as:

A. Personal disqualification

B. Unprofessional conduct

C. Unethical conduct

D. Criminal act

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter VIII Liabilities of Physicians; p.179


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44. One of the following does not necessarily terminate the patient-physician relationship and will render the physician liable:

A. Recovery

B. Discharge against advice

C. Discharge by the physician

D. Abandonment

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter IV Physician-Patient Relationship; p.77


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45. A gynecologist performed a total abdominal hysterectomy on a patient with myoma uteri. Before closing the abdomen, 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-op, the patient had to be reopened and a piece of gauze was found. Who may be held liable under the Captain of the ship Doctrine?

A. The operating room nurse

B. The second surgeon

C. The gynecologist

D. he anesthesiologist

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter VIII Doctrines Applied in Malpractice Cases; p.237


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46. A physician must appear in response to a subpoena if his place of residence is how many kilometers from the court issuing the subpoena?

A. 100 kilometers

B. 50 kilometers

C. less than 50 kilometers

D. must appear no matter what the distance

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXI Medical Witness and the Court; p.461


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47. The receptionist in the hospital lobby receives a fee from Dr. No for referring cases to the latter. This fee, which is unethical, is called:

A. Contigent fee

B. Dichotomous fee

C. Retainer fee

D. Referral fee

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter VIII Rights of Physicians; p.102


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48. Dr. Jose refused to render service in an emergency case in an NPA controlled territory. Which is correct?

A. His license will be revoked.

B. He will be civilly liable for the injuries sustained by the patient for his failure to treat.

C. He can refuse service if there is risk on his life.

D. He violated his professional oath.

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XVI Emergencies in Medical Practice; p.388


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49. While being treated for gunshot injuries, Abu Sabayad confided to Dr. Sharon that he was responsible for the kidnapping and beheading of twenty hostages. Sabyad was captured and Dr. Sharon was called to testify. What should he do?

A. Refuse to testify to protect his life

B. He must not testify as the information is privileged

C. He must testify in the interest of justice, public safety and welfare as this involves a criminal matter

D. Feign loss of memory about the incident

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXI Medical Witness and the Court; p.446


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50. What is legal is not necessarily ethical. The contraceptive methods legally allowed in the Philippines are the following except:

A. Use of physical barrier

B. Coitus interruptus

C. Elective Abortion under the pro-choice paradigm

D. Surgical sterilization

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XIX Fertility Control pp.414-415


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51. As a result of the deformity he sustained from a facelift operation, Juana sued Dr. Hannibal for mental anguish, social humiliation and moral shock. The type of damages she can recover as a result of these is:

A. Actual damages

B. Compensatory damages

C. Exemplary damages

D. Moral damages

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter XVDamages; p.372


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52. Which one of the following points should be considered in determining defloration:

A. Labias are in close contact with one another

B. Normal V shape configuration of the fourchette has been lost

C. Sharpness of the rugosities of the vaginal canal

D. Hymen is intact

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXIVirginity and Defloration; p.490-495

Legal Medicine by Pedro Solis (1987 ed)

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53. The following are true of virginity:

A. Refers to females

B. Applicable to males and females

C. Genital organs altered by carnal knowledge

D. A woman of virtue

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXIVirginity and Defloration; p.485


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54. 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. Virgo intacta

B. True physical virginity

C. Semi-virginity

D. False physical virginity

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXIVirginity and Defloration; p.486


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55. Carnal knowledge means:

A. Knowledge about the nature of sexual life

B. Rupture of the hymen

C. Slightest penetration of the female sexual organ by the male sexual organ

D. Full penetration is necessary

Answer:C



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56. One of the following is not a complication of hymenal lacerations:

A. Secondary infection

B. Hemorrhage

C. Fistulae formation

D. Impotence

Answer:D



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57. Josefa is 10 years old. She gave consent to have carnal knowledge with a male tourist provided she is paid money. Which is true?

A. Josefa is a victim of statutory rape.

B. Josefa is a child prostitute and thus no rape occurred.

C. There is no rape since consent was given by Josefa.

D. Josefa must be 12 years old to be a victim of statutory rape

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXISex Crimes; p.503


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58. This type of injury need not be reported to police authorities under PD 169:

A. Serious physical injuries

B. Mutilation

C. Slight physical injuries

D. Less serious physical injuries

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter IXMedico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.252


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59. Petra scratched Juana in the face in an altercation. The doctor attended to the injury that resolved in less than 10 days but a resultant keloid scar formation. The legal classification of this injury is:

A. Mutilation

B. Slight injuries

C. Serious physical injuries

D. Less serious injury

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter IXMedico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.248


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60. Dr. Pedro, the MHO of Aurora Municipio shall perform an autopsy on a dead body when:

A. Requested by any relative of the victim

B. Verbally directed by the police

C. Upon order of the mayor

D. Ordered by the Provincial Hospital Medical Director

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter VMedico Legal Investigation of Death; p.165


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61. Pedophilia is a form of sexual perversion where a man has a compulsive desire to seek gratification by:

A. Gazing at himself in the mirror

B. Having sexual intercourse with a child of either sex

C. Sexual intercourse with a corpse

D. Engaging in sexual intercourse with an animal

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XX1Sexual Abnormalities; p.531


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62. Dr. Acula is examining blood found in the crime scene. What is the source when blood is dark red in color and has a low oxygen content:

A. Child

B. Menstrual

C. Venous

D. Arterial

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter IIIMedico Legal Aspects of Identifcation; p.104


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63. Bumper fracture of the leg bones in pedestrian-vehicle collision is a consequence of:

A. Secondary impact

B. Hit and run injuries

C. Primary impact

D. Run over injuries

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XVIIIAutomotive Crash or Accident; p.464


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64. A wound which is a result of a persons instinctive reaction of self protection is what special type of wound:

A. Defense

B. Self-inflicted

C. Offense

D. Patterned

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter IXMedico Legal Aspects of Physical Injuries; p.244-245


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65. The condition where the body becomes soft and flaccid after the disappearance of rigor mortis is called:

A. Stage of secondary flaccidity

B. Decomposition

C. Suggillation

D. Putrefaction

Answer:A.C

Reference:Chapter IV-Medico Legal Aspects of Death; p.130


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66. Which of the following type of abortion, whether performed by a health professional or not, is criminal and punishable by law?

A. Intentional

B. Spontaneous

C. Consequence of a therapeutic act

D. Threatened

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter IXAbortion; p.558


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67. The court ordered Dr. Juan to produce the skull of the victim who was killed by a blow on the head caused by a blunt weapon. The skull is what type of evidence?

A. Autoptic evidence

B. Testimonial evidence

C. Documentary evidence

D. Experimental evidence

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter IMedical Evidence; p.12


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68. If the person died of communicable disease, the body must be buried within this period of time unless the local health authorities permits otherwise:

A. 24 hours

B. 18 hours

C. 12 hours

D. 6 hours

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter VIII-Disposal of the Dead Body; p.221


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69. The race of a living person may be presumed in the features of the face. A person with thick lips and prominent eyes is presumed a:

A. Mongolian

B. Caucasian

C. Malay

D. Negro

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter IIIMedico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.48


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70. Jose was hit by a truck in the legs and was thrown 10 feet from impact and hit the graveled part of the road. Dr. Jose noted abrasions, contusions, lacerations in other parts of the body aside form the leg fractures. What type of injuries are those?

A. Hit and run injuries

B. Secondary impact injuries

C. Run over injuries

D. Primary injuries

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XVIIIAutomotive Crash or Accident; p.465


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71. Which of the following characteristics of a person is not easily changed:

A. Hair pattern

B. Places frequented

C. Speech, gait and mannerisms

D. Grade or profession

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter IIIMedico Legal Aspects of Identification; pp.43-44


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72. Part of the body that putrefies late:

A. Brain

B. Heart

C. Spleen

D. Liver

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter IV-Medico legal Aspects of Death; p.140


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73. Blood that does not clot, acidic in pH, with the presence of epithelial cells and Doderlain microorganisms is probably:

A. Blood from a hemophiliac

B. Menstrual blood

C. Blood from a person with metabolic acidosis

D. Septic blood

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter IIIMedico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.104


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74. Which is true regarding exit wounds?

A. Always present

B. Bend to be smaller than the corresponding entrance wounds

C. Margins are usually everted, unbruised and unabraded

D. Presence powder tattooing

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XIIIGunshot Wounds; p.361


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75. Postmortem lividity may indicate the cause of death based on the color of the stain EXCEPT:

A. Bluish violet in asphyxia

B. Cherry red in CO poisoning

C. Chocolate in dichromate poisoning

D. Yellow in myocardial infarction

Answer:D

Reference:Chapter IVMedico Legal Aspects of Death; p.133


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76. Republic Act 8353 has amended certain provisions of the old law on rape. These change include the following EXCEPT:

A. Rape is a crime against persons

B. Degenderization of the crime of rape

C. Allows for the concept of marital rape

D. Rape is a crime against chastity

Answer:C

Reference:RA 8353-Law on Rape

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77. The body should be buried within 12 hours if this condition is present:

A. Body was not embalmed

B. Subject of legal investigation

C. Death due to dangerous communicable disease

D. Death due to violent crimes

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter VIII-Disposal of Dead Body; p.220


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78. One of the following is no longer true of rape under RA 8353:

A. Offender may be any person

B. Offended party must be female

C. Insertion of the penis into another persons mouth or anus

D. Insertion of any instrument or object into the genital and anal orifice of another person

Answer:B

Reference:RA 8353-Law on Rape

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79. Josefa does not intend to hurt her child, Jose. When she is drunk, she periodically batters Jose. She becomes remorseful afterwards and provides proper care in between her drinking spree. What type of child abuser is Josefa?

A. Occasional child abuser

B. Constant child abuser

C. Intermittent child abuser

D. One time child abuser

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXChild Abuse; p.481


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80. This finding in death is not consistent and may or may not appear on a person who died:

A. Rigor Mortis

B. Algor Mortis

C. Putrefaction

D. Cadaveric Spasm

Answer:D



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81. Pedro calls people up on the phone in the early hours of the morning and starts using obsecene and foul language to obtain sexual gratification. This sexual deviation is known as:

A. Pedophila

B. Masochism

C. Coprolalia

D. Exhibitionism

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXISexual Abnormalities; p.536


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82. The lead agency tasked to handle cases of child abuse is:

A. Department of Health

B. Department of Justice

C. Department of Social Welfare and Development

D. DILG

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXChild Abuse; p.482


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83. One of the following is not helpful in determining the sex of the skeleton:

A. Skull

B. Sternum

C. Cranial sutures

D. Pelvis

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter III-Medico Legal Aspects of Identification; p.80


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84. Dactylography is...

A. The study of the pores on the papillary or friction ridges of the skin for the purpose of identification

B. Art of changing fingerprints

C. Art and study of recording fingerprints as a means of identification

D. Art of comparing fingerprints for identification

Answer:C



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85. An idiot is exempted from criminal liability. An idiot has an IQ of:

A. 0 20

B. 40 70

C. 20 40

D. 70 80

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXXII-Disturbance of Mentality; p.643


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86. This finding suggests suicide:

A. Indication of struggle

B. Presence of hesitation cuts or tentative incisions

C. Multiple wounds in different parts of the body

D. No history of depression

Answer:B

Reference:Simpsons Forensic Medicine, 11th edition; p.76


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87. A false interpretation of external stimulus which may be manifested with the sense of sight, hearing, taste touch and smell is:

A. Hallucination

B. Delusion

C. Illusion

D. Obsession

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXXII-Disturbance of Mentality; p.629


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88. Disorientation, mental confusion, dizziness, sensory disturbances exaggerated emotional state suggest that the blood alcohol level is:

A. 150-300mg%

B. 400 mg%

C. 100 mg%

D. 20 mg %

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXXIII-Alcoholism; p.695


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89. The medico-legal importance of postmortem lividity is:

A. Reliable sign of death

B. Determines exact time of death

C. Affects all portions of the body

D. Development of skin color suggest injury

Answer:A



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90. If this is present, organs for transplantation may not be harvested:

A. No respiration

B. No blood pressure

C. Heartbeat and pulse absent

D. Reversible coma

Answer:C



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91. Head injury which may be found in areas of the skull offering the least resistance is known as:

A. Locus minoris resitencis

B. Countre cuop injuries

C. Remote inuires

D. Coup injuries

Answer:A

Reference:ChapterXI-Injuries in Different Parts of the Body; p.301


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92. The chemical change of body fat which takes place in wet conditions and results in a grayish, greasy or brittle compound is known as:

A. Mummification

B. Adipocere formation

C. Bacterial Putrefaction

D. Lytic changes

Answer:B

Reference:Simpsons Forensic Medicne, 11th edition; p.29

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92. Indentations left in soft or pliable materials belong to what type of fingerprints:

A. Latent

B. Plastic

C. Visible

D. Imprinted

Answer:B


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94. A DNA typing method where the small sample size is chemically amplified to produce large amounts is known as the....

A. Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) Method

B. Phenolphthalein Test

C. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Method

D. Precipitate Ring Test Method

Answer:C


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95. The absence of smoke soiling, burning or powder tattooing is suggestive of this type of gunshot wound:

A. contact wound

B. close range wound

C. Long range wound

D. mid range wound

Answer:C


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96. Injury causation in torture include the following:

A. sexual assaults

C. electrical shock

B. ligatures

D. all of the above

Answer:D

Reference:Simpsons Forensic Medicne, 11th edition; p.140-141

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97. For a child to be legitimate, he must be born in lawful wedlock or within these number of days after the dissolution of marriage:

A. 120 days

B. 180 days

C. 300 days

D. 360 days

Answer:C

Reference:Chapter XXVII-Paternity and Filiation: p. 588


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98. Pedro is impotent yet her wife gave birth to a healthy baby while in lawful wedlock. Which is true?

A. The childs legitimacy cannot be questioned

B. Proof of impotence will overthrow presumption of legitimacy

C. The child upon birth can be declared illegitimate

D. All of the above

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXX-Impotence and Sterility; p. 620


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99. Jose was distraught at being found guilty of the heinous crime of raping his daughter and sentenced to death. He subsequently became insane. Which should rake place?

A. He should be executed.

B. His execution should be stayed until he recovers.

C. He should undergo another trial upon recovery of sanity

D. He should be pardoned.

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXXI-Disturbance of Mentality; p.627


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100. The medico legal classification of death due to injuries inflicted upon the body by some form of outside force which is the proximate cause thereof is:

A. Natural

B. Violent

C. Sickness caused

D. Instantaneous

Answer:B

Reference:Chapter XXVII-Causes of Death; p. 185


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101. Tardieu spots are associated with:

A. Hanging

C. ligature strangulation

B. Manual strangulation

D. choking

Answer:A

Reference:Chapter XXVII-Death By Asphyxia; p. 433


1. The most common preparation of Amphetamine in the market are the following, EXCEPT:

A. pearly gates

C. peaches

B. co-pilot

D. foot balls

2. A state of psychic or physical need to administer a substance periodically or continuously is:

A. drug addiction

C. drug dependence

B. drug habituation

D. all of the above are correct

3. When the victim of a rape becomes insane after the act, the penalty is:

A. death

C. prison correctional

B. reclusion perpetua

D. reclusion temporal

4. Based on the action and effect on the body, which of the following is a cerebral depressant?

A. Aconite

C. digitalis

B. Camphor

D. hydrogen cyanide

5. A lawyer, who is unmarried, had an illicit relation with his unmarried secretary. He is guilty of:

A. Immorality

C. concubinage

B. Adultery

D. reckless imprudence

6. Which of the following examinations is the most widely accepted but quite impractical way to determine the concentration of alcohol in the body?

A. Saliva

C. breath

B. Urine

D. blood

7. A sudden and irresistible force compels a person to indulge in intoxication which is NOT voluntary is called:

A. Multilomania

C. pyromania

B. Kleptomania

D. dypsomania

8. The method where breath is used to analyze alcohol is:

A. enzymatic method

C. infrared solution method

B. gas chromatographic method

D. chemical method

9. Kunkels test is carried out on a blood sample to determine the presence of:

A. hydrogen sulfide

C. carbon monoxide

B. hydrogen cyanide

D. nitrates

10. Death due to intake of adulterated liquor is attributed to:

A. glacial acetic acid

C. isopropyl alcohol

B. ethylene glycol

D. ethyl alcohol

11. The basis to pronounce a person dead:

A. molecular death

C. somatic death

B. apparent death

D. cellular death

12. The corneal reflex to light stimulus may be absent in a living patient in the following conditions, EXCEPT:

A. Epilepsy

C. meningitis

B. Uremia

D. under general anesthesia

13. A wound may be indirectly fatal by reason of:

A. scarring effect

C. mechanical injuries to vital organs

B. hemorrhage

D. shock

14. Which of the following will produce a lacerated wound?

A. change of atmospheric pressure

C. chemical explosion

B. heat

D. tearing force

15. The presence of many stab wounds inflicted on a victim who died points to:

A. serious physical injuriesC. murder

B. homicide

D. parricide

16. The crime of mutilation is understood to mean:

A. inflicting physical injury

C. intentionally cutting off any part of the bodyB. rendering any part of the body useless

D. accidentally depriving a person of any part of the body17. A post-mortem wound differs from ante-mortem wound in that:

A. the wound edges gape

B. the tissues around the wound are deeply situated

C. there is a lot of blood present

D. there is no clotting of blood

18. The most important determinant of the wounding capacity of a bullet is:

A. bullet momentum

C. bullet caliber

B. bullet shape

D. presence or absence of a jacket

19. The physical phenomenon when there is more shocking or knock down power of the bullet is:

A. shock wave

C. muzzle blast in contact fire

B. disintegration of bulletD. hydrostatic force

20. The production of the furrow in the cranium called gutter fracture is caused by:

A. tangential approach of the bullet

B. simple compression of the skull

C. impact of the blunt object

D. osteoporosis of the cranium

21. How soon after drowning does the dead body float?

A. within 24 hours

C. after 48 hours

B. after 36 hours

D. after 60 hours

22. The following factors influence the floating of a body in water, EXCEPT:A. Obesity

C. color of the skin

B. Age

D. season of the year

23. A whitish foam in the mouth and nostrils as a sign of drowning is :

A. Emphysema

C. edema aquasum

B. tache noire

D. champignon docume24. Which of the following findings point to drowning as a cause of death?

A. blood chloride in the left ventricle is the same as in the right ventricle

B. washerwomans hand and feet

C. physical injuries indicative of a struggle

D. marked congestion of the trachea and bronchi which are filled with foreign bodies25. Cutis Galina or washerwomans hand and feet on a corpse signifies that:

A. the body has been in water for some time

B. the body is that of a laundry woman

C. the body died of drowning

D. the body died of syphilis

26. Tete de negri or the bronze coloration of the head and neck of a dead person is observed in:

A. garroting

B. suicide by drowning

C. downing

D. injury to the head caused by a blunt instrument

27. 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 drunk mother is called:

A. battering

B. overlaying

C. burking

D. mugging

28. Covering both nostrils and mouth by a pillow may cause death due to:

A. traumatic asphyxia

B. asphyxia by choking

C. asphyxia by smothering

D. asphyxia by mugging

29. A special form of strangulation with the assailant standing at the back of the victim and the forearm is applied in front of the neck is called:

A. throttling

B. palmar strangulation

C. mugging

D. gagging30. A form of asphyxial death wherein pressure on the trachea is caused by placing the neck at the bend of the elbow is called:

A. overlaying

B. burking

C. garroting

D. mugging31. The cause of death in wrestling where the knees of the offender is applied on the victims neck is:

A. overlaying

B. mugging

C. burking

D. garroting32. Mugging belongs to what classification of asphyxia?

A. hanging

B. suffocation

C. strangulation

D. traumatic crush33. The following are post-mortem findings in death from asphyxia, EXCEPT:

A. lungs are engorged with dark blood

B. congestion of the spinal cord

C. congestion of abdominal viscera

D. subepicardial petechial hemorrhages

34. The type of asphyxial death when oxygen is delivered to the tissues but cannot be utilized properly due to failure of cellular oxidative process is:

A. Anoxic

C. anemic anoxic

B. Histotoxic

D. stagnant anoxic

35. Which of the following types of asphyxial death is classified as anoxic death?

A. traumatic crush asphyxia

B. shock

C. carbon monoxide poisoning

D. cyanide poisoning

36. One hundred eighty-one days (181) days after the wedding, the child is born to Maria by his former live-in partner. The child is considered:

A. natural child

B. illegitimate

C. legitimate

D. legitimated

37. A child born out of lawful wedlock where the parent eventually had a valid marriage is considered:

A. incestuous

B. sacrilegious

C. adulterous

D. legitimated

38. The children of a prostitute are called:

A. incestuous children

B. legitimate children

C. sacrilegious children

D. manceras children

39. A natural child (proper) may be legitimated. Which requisite is NOT correct?

A. there must be a subsequent marriage of the parents

B. the child must be acknowledged by the father

C. the child must be acknowledged by both parents before marriage

D. the child must be natural

40. A was married to B, his own step-daughter, hence, the marriage is void. A child born thereafter is considered:

A. adulterous

B. natural by legal fiction

C. natural child by presumption

D. legitimated

41. The penalty for a young widow who remarries before the legal restriction s lifted:

A. reclusion perpetua

B. reclusion temporal

C. arresto menor

D. arresto mayor

42. Which is true about impotence?

A. A person who is impotent is sterile.

B. A sterile person is impotent.

C. Both sterility and impotence may exist at the same time.

D. All of the above are true43. The demonstration of impotence is important:

A. as a ground for divorce

B. as a ground for legal separation

C. as evidence in defence of an alleged father in a paternity suit

D. as a disqualification from getting a marriage license44. Marriage may be annulled based on the following conditions, EXCEPT:

A. the woman concealed a pregnancy of another man

B. consent of the man was by threat

C. elopement of parties

D. consent of the woman was taken by fraud

45. 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

B. action for divorce against the husband based on assault

C. a paternity suit against the donor

D. criminal assault against the physician

46. A mentally defective person with a mentality of a 2-7 years old and an IQ of 20-40 is a/an:

A. moron

B. zombie

C. imbecile

D. mongoloid

47. A genius or near-genius has an IQ of:

A. 100

B. 120-140

C. below 140

D. above 140

48. Insanity may be basis for the following, EXCEPT:

A. invalidation of a contract

B. annulment of marriage

C. voidance of a will

D. paternity of a pregnancy

49. A petition for the confinement of an insane person must be filed by:

A. director of health

B. mother of the person

C. chief of police

D. trial judge

50. The crime committed by the accused when she killed her husband while suffering from malignant malaria that caused acute melancholia is:

A. homicide

B. not criminally liable

C. parricide

D. murder

51. Currens rule is concerned with:

A. time of death

B. mental illness

C. malpractice liability

D. court procedure

52. An erroneous perception without an external object of stimulus is called:

A. hallucination

B. daydreaming

C. fantasy

D. illusion53. What type of delusion occurs when one thinks that he is always the subject matter of conversation although it is not a fact?

A. reference

B. nihilistic delusion

C. persecution

D. self-accusation54. Excessive and irrational fear of sacred things is called:

A. hierophobia

B. heliophobia

C. bibliophobia

D. aerophobia

55. Abnormal mental condition whereby a person is performing an act while in the state of natural sleep is:

A. semisomnolnece

B. somnolencia

C. delirium

D. somnambulism

56. Which of the following statement or principle is TRUE?

A. Right may always be waived.

B. Customs are always contrary to law.

C. Rules are repealed by subsequent ones.

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

57. Based on the manner of action and effect on the body, which poison belongs to the deliriant group of narcotics?

A. belladonna

B. synthetic hypnotics

C. opium

D. chloral

58. Under the Dangerous Drugs Act, which of the following is NOT classified as a dangerous drug?

A. codeine

B. LSD

C. Indian hemp

D. Paracetamol

59. Indian hemp is synonymous to:

A. LSD

B. Coca leaf

C. Marijuana

D. Amphetamine

60. Wood alcohol is otherwise known as:

A. methyl alcohol

B. ethylene glycol

C. isopropyl alcohol

D. ethyl alcohol

61. The site of remote action of arsenics is in the:

A. peripheral nerve

B. mucous membrane

C. liver

D. heart

62. The partial or complete disruption in the continuity of a muscular or ligamentous support of a joint is called:

A. subluxation

B. fracture

C. strain

D. sprain

63. A wounding agent producing communication between the inner and outer portion of the hollow organ results in:

A. deep wound

B. perforating wound

C. penetrating wound

D. superficial wound

64. When the wounding agent enters the body but did not come out, the wound is a:

A. perforating wound

B. superficial wound

C. deep wound

D. penetrating wound

65. Physical injuries which develop on parts of the body when bone tissues are deep seated caused by forcible impact of hard blunt objects are usually:

A. abrasion

B. contusion

C. hematoma

D. lacerated wound

66. When blood is exposed to the atmosphere, its hemoglobin is converted to hematin. Which statement is NOT correct?

A. blood of one week and that of six weeks may not present difference in physical and chemical properties

B. in warm weather it takes place within 24 hours

C. color is changed from red to bright scarlet

D. presence of acid accelerates formation of hematin

67. In starvation, the following factors influence the length of survival of a human body, EXCEPT:

A. children suffer earlier than old people

B. men can withstand starvation longer than woman

C. exposure to higher temperature will accelerate death

D. a healthy person can resist more deprival of food

68. In the identification of both the living and the dead before onset of decomposition, which statement is NOT correct?

A. birth marks like spots naevi may be remove by carbon dioxide snow, eletrocautery or excision

B. moles are permanent and cannot be removed except by surgery

C. certain occupations may result in some characteristic marks or identifying guide

D. blood type examination may be utilized to distinguish one person from another

69. The biologic test used to determine whether the blood is of human origin or not is known as:

A. hemin crystal

B. benzidine

C. precipitin

D. Takayama

70. A reddish brown, caked material was found on the sleeve of the suspects shirt. Any of the following tests may be used to determine whether the stain is blood or not, EXCEPT:

A. Schombeins test

B. Benzidine test

C. Teichmanns test

D. Icards test

71. Hair that is fine, deficient of pigments and devoid of medulla belongs to a/an:

A. adolescent

B. old person

C. adult

D. child

72. Fingerprint may persist if not removed at the scene for:

A. days

B. weeks

C. months

D. years

73. One way to determine whether hair is of human or animal origin is:

A. by determining the cephalic index

B. by the application of Schourups formula

C. by determination of medullary index

D. none of the above

74. Fingerprinting is considered to be the best valuable method of identification. It is universally used because fingerprints, until decomposition, are not changeable from the time they are formed in the fetus during pregnancy in the:

A. second month

B. third month

C. fourth week

D. fifth month

75. One method to approximate the height of the cadaver with the extremities missing is to measure:

A. length of the head times eight

B. the distance from the base of the skull to the coccyx which is 55% of the height

C. the distance between the supra-sternal notch and the pubic symphysis which is one-half of the height

D. length of the vertex of the skull to the pubic symphysis times three

76. A few points of differences between a male and a female pelvis are the following, EXCEPT:

A. the male greater sciatic notch is narrow, the female wide

B. the male obturator foramen is egg-shaped; the female triangular

C. the male body of pubis is wider; the female narrow

D. the male sacrum is short and narrow, the female long and wide

77. When a physician is required to determine the ages of the contracting parties for marriage, the analysis of the following are relevant, EXCEPT:

A. presence of the 3rd molar past age of wisdom

B. presence of pubic hair as evidence of maturity

C. weight of parties

D. development of the breasts as evidence of womanhood

78. In the ordinary method of human identification applicable to the living person, the facies is a characteristic not easily changed. Which appearance of the face is indicative of approaching death?

A. Facies leonine

B. Mongolian facies

C. Hippocratic facies

D. Myxedemic facies

79. Scars have characteristics that may show the cause of the previous lesion. What is NOT valid?

A. Flogging produces scars that are fine white lines diagonally across the back with depressed small spot at intervals

B. A surgical operative scar has a regular form and situation with stitch marks

C. Scars of burns and scalds are large, irregular in shape and may be keloid

D. Gunshot wound leave scars that are irregular in shape, furrowed with edges hardened and uneven80. In determining the sex of a skeleton, which bone is NOT used?

A. pelvis

B. skull

C. sternum

D. Tibia81. Barr bodies observed in scraping of the mucus membrane of the mouth, a test to determine the sex of the body is:

A. chromosomal test

B. gonadal test

C. genital test

D. social test

82. A method of identification, wherein a verbal, accurate and picturesque description of the person identified are required is:

A. rougues gallery

B. portrait parle

C. photographic file

D. Bertillon system

83. When can an examination be done to confirm the identity of a dead person in settling succession to an estate?

A. as soon as it can be legal

B. after 10 years

C. before the effects of embalming wears out

D. after 5 years

84. Evidence obtained regarding the issue of the truth serum is not admissible in court because:

A. the information is obtained under duress

B. 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 experimental stage

D. the information is obtained through deceit

85. The declaration of a patient who knows that he is dying from cancer tells his physician that his compadre told him that he (compadre) killed his wife is:

A. hearsay evidence

B. dying declaration

C. testimonial evidence

D. deposition

86. A statement made by a dying patient to the attending physician in reference to the persons who inflicted injury on him is known as:

A. privileged communication

B. dying declaration

C. hearsay evidence

D. inadmissible evidence

87 The Keelers polygraph or lie detector to demonstrate evidence of emotional tension in a person who is lying records the following, EXCEPT:

A. psychogalvanic reflex

B. muscular tension

C. respiration

D. blood pressure

88. Standard medical textbooks are as a rule is not admissible as evidence in court because:

A. the author cannot be presented as a witness to be subjected to cross examination

B. the evidence presented is not the personal knowledge of the witness

C. it might prolong the proceeding by the presentation of the adverse party against the opinion of the author of the book

D. none of the above89. It is NOT possible to determine the exact length of time a child has lived after birth. The following points may be given an approximate idea, EXCEPT:

A. caput succedaneum in a child born with head presentation lasts up to the second day

B. the umbilical artery begins to contract at about 10 hours after birth

C. exfoliation of the skin in the abdomen occurs in the first 3 days after birth

D. body of a newborn child is bright red in color and covered with vernix caseosa up to 2 days90. Physical evidence recovered from the crime scene such as a knife with fingerprints of the suspect is called:

A. circumstantial evidence

B. direct evidence

C. tracing evidence

D. corpus delict

91. A confession is different from admission because the latter is:

A. expressed acknowledgement of the truth of his guilt as to the crime charged

B. statement of fact which does not directly involve an acknowledgement of guilt

C. statement of guilt

D. all of the above

92. A woman took poison to commit suicide while her pregnancy is undetectable at 8 weeks. Timely medical intervention saves her life but ended in abortion. Is she guilty of abortion or not?

A. She is not guilty of abortion or of suicide attempt if she is a psychiatric case

B. No, because she did not have the intention to abort

C. She is guilty of abortion but she is morally guilty of trying to commit suicide

D. Yes, because whatever she did, it contributed to abortion

93. Simulation of births and the substitution of one child for another performed by a physician is punishable by:

A.fine of not less than P1000

B. prison mayor and a fine of not less than P1000

C. Prison mayor

D. Prison mayor, a fine of not less than P1000 and temporary special disqualification

94. A physician who caused an abortion in a pregnant woman upon her request where the woman died, is liable for:

A.intentional abortion

B.intentional abortion with homicide

C.homicide

D. murder

95. The following are signs of intra-uterine fetal death, EXCEPT:

A. HCG test positive

B. Absence of fetal movement

C. Ultrasound evidence of cranial bones overlapping

D. No progress in the enlargement of the uterus

96. Which of the following types of abortion is criminal and punishable by law?

A. intentional

B. post-mortem

C. spontaneous

D. therapeutic97. The following are oxytocic substances that cause contractions of a pregnant uterus, EXCEPT:

A. quinine

B. progesterone

C. pitocin

D. ergotrate

98. A baby born alive has a legal personality. One of the tests used to determine life before death of a fetus is to float the lungs in water is:

A. Wrendins test

B. Icards test

C. Breslaus test

D. Hydrostatic test99. A physician who terminates a pregnancy of 8 weeks, is guilty of:

A. manslaughter

C. being an abortionist

B. parricide

D. Infanticide100. A woman may develop menopause at 20 years old. The condition is called:

A. senility

C. menarche

B. premature aging

D. climacterium praecox

CEBU INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE

Legal Medicine, Jurisprudence and Bioethics

SUBJECT MATTERQUESTION

NO.RECALLCOMPRE

HENSIONAPPLICA

TION

1. Legal Medicine1 - 65

86 - 1001, 3, 7 - 15, 17, 21 - 23, 25 - 28, 32 - 34, 36 - 40, 42 - 45, 48 - 51, 56, 57, 59 - 62, 65, 86 -1002, 4, 5, 6, 16, 18, 19, 24, 29 - 31, 35, 41, 46, 47, 52- 55, 58, 6320, 64,

2. Medical Jurisprudence

66 - 8166, 69, 71 - 73, 77, 79, 8067, 68, 70, 74, 76, 78, 81

75

3. Bioethics

82 - 85

82, 83

84, 85

MEAN MPL FOR THE EXAM = 67.35Right/s of a suspect during custodial interrogation:

If he cannot afford an attorney, 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

(Answer: A; page 34; MPL 90)

The choice of methods of questioning depend on:

having the suspect's right in mind.

understanding the suspect's rights.

psychological evaluation of the subject by the interrogator.

all of the above

(Answer: C; page 34; MPL 60)

A public officer commits the crime of maltreatment of a prisoner by:

detaining him illegally.

imposition of punishment not authorized by regulation.

obtaining some information form the prisoner.

having a physician witness the interrogation.

(Answer: B; page 38; MPL 90)

A psychological offender is one who:

commits crimes for financial gains

is highly skilled

engages in a crime which requires special skills

commits crime with a motive


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 knowing the nature of the act.


The following qualifies homicide into murder:

killing of a wife or spouse

killing of a child who is three days' old

killing by means of fire

killing of a victim without justification


Unintentional 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


Active aggressive offenders are known to be persons who commit a crime:

because of inducement

in an impulsive manner

which requires limited skill

in the heat of passion


Rational offenders are those who commit a crime with:

full possession of their faculties

with evidence of premeditation

motive

all of the above

(Answer: D; page 34; MPL 90)

An autopsy maybe performed:

on orders of a governor

upon written request of the attending physician

whenever required by special laws.

upon request of the barangay captain in behalf of the nearest of kin.


Medical evidence is admissible when:

the rules of evidence are the same in all courts.

it is relevant to the issues and is not excluded by the rules.

it is the means sanctioned by the rules of ascertaining the truth of a matter fact.

all of the above


A physician who testifies in court on matters he perceived in the course of a physician-patient relationship is a/an:

star witness

ordinary witness

expert witness

amicus curiae


Included in the application of legal medicine in civil law are:

circumstances affecting criminal liability

crimes against chastity

paternity and filiation

all of the above


The following may qualify a crime from less grave to grave:

mitigating circumstances

aggravating circumstances

exempting circumstances

all of the above


One is exempted from criminal liabilities if he/she:

acts under the compulsion of an irresistible force.

acts under the impulse of an uncontrollable fear

fails to perform an act required by law when prevented by some lawful cause.

all of the above


Any person who in order to avoid evil or injury does an act which causes damage to another:

is exempt from criminal liability

does not incur criminal liability

guilty of the crime

considered negligent


Age becomes a mitigating circumstance in the following:

below 9 years old

below 18 years old

18 years old or over

50 years old or over


A person who is a habitual drunkard, committing a crime under the influence of alcohol will have the following under consideration in relation to the crime committed:

alternative aggravating circumstance of intoxication

alternative mitigating circumstance of intoxication

exempting circumstance of intoxication

B and C only


A person who acts after sufficient provocation or threat on the part of the offended party, is acting under the following circumstance/s:

mitigating circumstance

exempting circumstance

justifying circumstance

aggravating circumstance


A person who kills another by poisoning should be charged with:

homicide

murder

parricide

genocide


Ground/s for dismissal of the charge or acquittal of the accused:

presumption of death

non-establishment of the identity of the offender

seven years' absence of a person

all of the above


In the identification of an individual the following may not easily be changed:

special preference for a certain form, texture or style

a clergyman by his robe

a swaying movement due to knock knee

color of hair


A person is identified through his mannerism in the manner of:

changing the eye

changing the hair

expression of the mouth while articulating

occupational marks


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


Lack of free-flowing movement is characteristic of:

elderly person's handwriting

disguised writing

illiterate handwriting

writing of a person in doubt


Often, too much slanted loop letters is a characteristic of:


disguised writing




Numerous change of direction and omission of parts of letters of stroke is a characteristic of:


disguised writing




Under the Rules of Court, for an ordinary witness to qualify and express his opinion on an individual's handwriting he should:

have an intimate acquaintance 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 recognized by law.

all of the above

(Answer: C; page ; MPL 90)

For sex determination, the presence of Barr bodies is indicated by this test:

social test

gonadal test

chromosomal test

genital test

(Answer: C; page 88 ; MPL 60)

Crime wherein only a woman can be the victim:

adultery

abduction

concubinage

prostitution

(Answer: B; page 87 ; MPL 60)

Age as an exempting 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 18 years of age.


Qualified seduction is the seduction of a:

woman who is single or a widow of good reputation, 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


It is always considered rape if carnal knowledge 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:

chemical examination

microscopic examination

physical examination

histologic examination


That which extinguishes civil personality is:

insanity

insolvency

death

terminal illness


The fall of temperature of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit is considered as a sign of:

extreme anxiety

septic shock

death

rheumatic fever


When the body is in the water, the part first affected by putrefaction is the:

shoulders

abdomen

face

upper and lower extremities


The time within which rigor mortis sets in after death is:

1 - 2 weeks

24 - 48 hours

3 - 6 hours

2 - 3 hours


Under the Rules of Court, it is a disputable presumption that a person is dead if he/she is not heard from for:

two years

five years

seven years

ten years


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


The following officials of government are authorized to make death investigations:

clerk 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


The strip method of conducting a search is done by:

searchers gathering at center and proceeding outwards along radii or spokes

searchers traversing first parallel to the base and then parallel to the south

blocking out the area in the form of a rectangle

searchers follow each other in the path in a spiral manner


This refers to an external examination of a dead body without incision:

non-official autopsy

official autopsy

post mortem examination

forensic examination


Persons who are authorized to perform dissections include:

city fiscal

RTC judge

MTC judge

municipal health officers


Cause/s of death operating from the lung or pulmonary circulation is:

pressure on the respiratory tract due to tumor

fixation of the respiratory muscles from overstimulation of the spinal cord

pleurisy with effusion

acute bronchitis


Causes of death from asphyxia:

emphysema

pulmonary embolism

compression of the larynx

all of the above


The following are causes of coma:

increasing dyspnea

delirium

accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passages

none of the above


The following is/are symptom/s of coma:

accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passage

expiratory convulsion

persons becomes bluish and consciousness is lost

cold, clammy perspiration


Symptoms of asphyxia include:

lungs engorged with dark blood

relaxation of all sphincter muscles

accumulation of mucous in the respiratory passages

all of the above


Death due to pathological lesions is:

suicidal

homicidal

from syncope

all of the above


Causes of death from syncope include:

pulmonary embolism

marked expiratory effort

exhaustive diseases

uremia


A manner of death is:

suicidal

accidental

violent

medico-legal


Cause of death from cerebral apoplexy 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


Symptoms of syncope include:

pupils are constricted

person becomes bluish

pulse at the wrist disappears

respiration is deep


One of the distinguishing characteristics of the male pelvis is:

Sacrum is short and wide.

Greater sciatic notch is wide.

Obturator foramen is egg-shaped.

Pubic arch is wide and round.


A physician who testifies in court cannot be compelled to answer a question if the answer will:

not be relevant to the matter at issue.

antagonize the lawyer posing the question.

implicate a physician colleague, a relative or friend.

be self-incriminatory.

(Answer: D; page ; MPL 33)

Which of the following findings most strongly point to drowning as cause of death?

cyanosis

signs of physical struggle

marked congestion of trachea and bronchi

washerwoman's hands


Instantaneous rigidity of muscles which occurs at the moment of death:

heat stiffening

cold stiffening

cadaveric spasm

rigor mortis


Soon after death, blood begins to accumulate in the most dependent portions of the body giving rise to:

petecchiae

hematoma

hypostatic lividity

diffusion lividity


The feigning or simulation of a disease or injury is known as:

hysterical illness

hypochondriac tendency

malingering

delusion


One 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 known as:

Winslow's test

Icard's test

Magnus test

Diaphanous test


What distinguishes the entrance would from the exit wound caused by a gunshot?

The entrance wound is smaller than the exit wound.

The edges are everted in the entrance wound, and inverted in the exit wound.

The entrance wound has no definite shape while the exit wound is usually circular.

There is contusion collar in the exit wound and none in the entrance wound.


What is the legal responsibility of a physician when in the course of his practice he comes across a case of abused child?

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 Dept. of Social Service and Development.


Under the law an unembalmed body should be buried ___ hours after death:

12

24

48

72


A physician should never examine or treat a hospitalized patient of another physician without the latter's knowledge and consent, EXCEPT when the:

patient expressly asks 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 available, and there is an emergency.

(Answer: D; page* ; MPL 90)

Vicarious liability of a physician refers to his responsibility for injury to his patient because of::

failure of the patient to follow instructions.

defective hospital equipment.

delay in attending to a patient.

negligent act committed by his nurse.

(Answer: D; page 233*; MPL 90)

Mrs. Z 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 known as:

living will

last will and testament

durable power of attorney

informed consent form

(Answer: C; page* ; MPL 33)

Marijuana is a psychotropic drug whose active ingredient is:

lysergic acid diethylamide

tetrahydrocannabinol

mescaline and psilocybin

myristic acid and phencyclidine

(Answer: B; page 667*; MPL 90)

Most medical practitioners seek membership in the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) because:

PMA membership is required in order to obtain a license to practice medicine.

PMA penalizes medical practitioners who are not members.

Practice in hospital setting requires PMA membership.

The Medicare Act provides that only PMA members may receive benefits under this law.

(Answer: D; page *; MPL 60)

The law that prohibits a physician from selling drug samples that he received free:

Medical Act

Pharmacy Act

Dangerous Drugs Act

Generics Act


A prescription containing the phrase "NO SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED" is considered under the Generics Act as:

mandatory prescription

restrictive prescription

violative prescription

impossible prescription

(Answer: C; page* ; MPL 33)

Which of the following is classified as prohibited drug?

cocaine

amphetamine

seconal

atropine

(Answer: A; page 206*; MPL 90)

One instance when a physician can apply a procedure even if it is against the wishes of a patient is when the procedure is:

required by law

known to be safe

necessary for the good the patient.

routinely done on all patients with the same illness

(Answer: A; page 124*; MPL 33)

A patient suffering from painful incurable disease asked his physician to give him lethal dose of medication. Out of pity, the physician gave the poison which subsequently led to the death of the patient. The physician is guilty of:

murder

homicide

giving assistance to suicide

dishonorable conduct


Which is a ground for reprimand of a physician by the Board of Medicine?

Announcing his return from abroad and resumption of his medical practice in the Philippines.

High mortality rate among his patients.

Serving as an expert medical witness in a court suit involving another physician.

Maligning a physician-colleague in front of other physicians.

(Answer: D; page* ; MPL 33)

A physician refers a patient to a specialist and received a share in the fee paid by the patient to the specialist. This is known as:

simple contractual fee

referral fee

contingent fee

fee splitting


When an accepted method of medical treatment involves a hazard which may produce injury despite care exercised by the physician, the physician may not be held liable should an injury occur under the doctrine:

doctrine of common fault

res ipsa loquitor

calculated risk

doctrine of foreseeability

(Answer: C; page 245*; MPL 60)

Any physician who in connection with the practice of medicine issued a false medical certificate is subject to penalty such as:

prision correctional in its medium periods

prision mayor

reclusion temporal

fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos


Faith 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


A hospital maybe held liable for the negligent act of a hospital resident physician under the d

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