VOSSVSGVESBYRBEEEELELE EEE ee ele PPE LEGAL MEDICINE AND MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE Scanned with CamScannerQUESTION ANSWER EXPLANATION 1. Which of the following refers to the damages that include physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, and serious anxiety which may be recovered if they are the proximate result of the defendant's act or omission? A. Liquidated damages B. Exemplary damages C. Moral damages D. Actual damages c C. Moral damages Actual or ‘Adequate compensatory | compensation only for damages pecuniary loss suffered by a person as he has duly proved Moral damages | Includes physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, serious anviety, besmirched reputation, wounded feelings, moral shock, social humiliation, and similar injury Exemplary or | Monetary corrective compensation over damages and above actual or ‘compensatory damages awarded as punishment or deterrence, because of the wanton, reckless, malicious, oppressive nature of the wrong committed. Itis usually awarded in medical negligence suits to deter other MD from doing the same. Liquidated ‘Those agreed by the damages parties to a contract, to be paid in case of breach thereof, Reference. Solis, PP. (1988), Megicaljurispredence: The ractce of mecicine and the law (p. 372). Garotech Publishing 2. During abdominal surgery, @ ‘sponge was left in the abdomen of the patient. Which doctrine is applicable to this case which does not require an expert medical testimony? D. Common knowledge doctrine The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur {commen knowledge) states that the nature of the wrongful act is suggestive of negligence (the thing speaks for itset) Scanned with CamScanner TVPOPPAPPRPNMNARANDNNnANNnANHR ramenGEC EIS PPPS SSL VNYSVVVSSsSs bbb LD Db ‘A. Borrowed servant doctrine 1B. Ostensible agent doctine CC. Captain-of the-ship doctrine . Common knowledge doctrine ‘There is no need for an expert to enlighten the case. Reference: ‘Sols, P,P. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and tne law (p. 239). Garctech Pubishing 3. Profound mental retardation is having an 1Q under __: A.20 Classification ta Profound <20 Severe 20-35 Moderate 96-51 Mit 52-67 Reference: ‘Sols, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 642). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 4. Children conceived by prostitutes are called __: A. Manceres B. Incestuous children ©. Sacrilegous children D. Adulterous children ‘A Manceres Children conceived by prostitutes are called manceres. Term Definition ‘Adulterous Children conceived children inan act of adultery or concubinage Sacrilegious. ‘These are children children bom of parents who have been ordained. In civil law, there is no such kind of illegitimate children because a priest or nun can marry, ‘There is no impediment in law for them to marry It is only the regulation of the church that prohibits it. In the Philippines, there is ‘a separation between church Scanned with CamScannerand state. Incestuous These are children children born by parents who are legally incapable of contracting valid marriage because of their blood relationship as marriage between brothers and sisters, father and daughter, etc Relerence: Sols, PP, (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 596). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 5. A form of sexual perversion D |. Voyeurism Characterized by compulsion to peep to see persons undress or Sexual abnormalities as to visual stimulus: perform other personal activities: '* Voyeurism is characterized by compulsion to peep to see persons A. Frottage undress or perform personal B. Troilism activities ©. Scoptophitia ‘© Microscopia (scoptophilia) is sexual D. Voyeurism pleasure from watching couples Undress or during sexval acitvity Reference Sols, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (, 536). RP Garcia Pub, Co. 6. Embracing, kissing, and holdinga | C .|C. Acts of lasciviousness. woman's breast are considered seh Definition | Acts of lasciviousness are A. Ordinary qualified seduction aoe B. resets qualified wanton, lewd, voluptuous, re ©. Acts of lasciviousness Seer emotion: D._ Abduction ets * Embracing, considered kissing, and lascivious holding a woman's breast + Placing the man's private organ over a gitl's genitals, Reference Sole, PP (1987), Legal Medicine (p 516). RP. Garcia Pub Co Scanned with CamScanner7. A 40-year-old man was found to have a sexual relationship with his 16-year-old niece while the latter vas in the former's house while studying 9 Op> igh school. TI Abduction ‘Acts of lasciviousness Incestuous qualified seduction ‘Simple seduction C. Incestuous qualified seduction Simple | Seduction of a woman who seduction | is single or a widow of good reputation, over 12 but under 18 years old, committed by means of deceit. Qualified | Seduction of a virgin over seduction | 12 and under 18 years of age. This is committed by a person in public authority, priest, house-servant, domestic, guardian, or any ‘person who, in any capacity, shall be entrusted with the ‘woman seduced. Ordinary: committed by any person who, in any capacity, shall be entrusted with the woman seduced. Incestuous: this includes seduction wherein there is a blood relationship. In this type of seduction, the woman seduced need not be a virgin or maybe more than 18 years of age. Reference: Solis, P P. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 516). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 8, This is described as a state of not knowing the nature of sexual life ‘and not having experienced sexual relation pom> Moral virginity Physical virginity Demi-virginity Virgo intacta A. Moral virginity Moral virginity is described as a state of nt knowing the nature of sexual life and not having experienced sexual relation Physical virginity refers to when a woman is conscious of the nature of sexual life but has nol experienced sexual intercourse. It also applies to women who have reached sexual maturity but have not experienced sexual intercourse. Demi-virginity is the condition of a woman who permits any form of sexual liberties as Jong as they abstain from rupturing the hymen by sexual act. Scanned with CamScannerVirgo intacta refers to a truly virgin woman. ‘There are no structural changes in her organ to infer previous sexual intercourse. Reference: Soli, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 485). R.P. Garcia Pub. Co, 9. Bums from flame are characterized by the following, EXCEPT: A. Clothings are not usually involved Caused by dry heat Singeing of hair is present Boundary of affected and Unaffected area is not so clear poo ‘A. Clothings are not usually involved Burns from flame or heated gas are caused by dry heat applied at or above the site of contact ofthe flame. There is singeing of hair and the boundaries are not so clear and clothing is involved. Reference: Sols, .P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 402). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 10. A gunshot wound of entrance is characterized by __: ‘A. Being smaller than the missile B. Everted edges C. Absent contusion collar 1D. Protruding underlying tissues. ‘A. Being smaller than the missile Everted edges, absent contusion collar, and protruding underlying tissues can be seen ina gunshot exit wound. Reference: Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 364) RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 11. A post-mortem burn is characterized by which of the following? A. Abundant albumin B. With inflammation C. Red vesicular base D. Absence of soot in the airways D. Absence of soot in the airways Post-mortem burns are characterized by the following © Scanty albumin and chloride No area of inflammation ‘+ Base of the vesicle does not have much change in color * No soot or carbon in the trachea-bronchial tree ‘* No carboxyhemoglobin Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 406). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 12, The following characteristics describe a lacerated wound, EXCEPT? ‘A. Swelling and contusion around the wound B. Faster healing C. Roughly cut and il-defined B. Faster healing All of the choices are associated with a lacerated wound, except for faster healing, which is associated with an incised wound. Reference, Solis, P.P (1987) Legal Medicine (p. 273) RP Garcia Pub Co Scanned with CamScanner PEPER HOPRPIAPDD ANN ANN HOAMADA Raa.WSSSVVSGESSELEEKOBEDDG CECE rred’ .. Irregular scar 43. Which of the following persons is NOT authorized to perform autopsies and dissections? A B. c. . Health officers Medical officers of law ‘enforcement agencies Members of the medical staff of accredited hospitals, Medical staff of private corporations D. Medical staff of a private corporation Persons who are authorized to perform autopsies and dissections include ‘© Health officers ‘* Medical officers of law enforcement agencies © Member of the medical staff of an accredited hospital Reference: Soli, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p.2). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 14, Disputable presumption of Geath requires that a person is not heard from for how many years? pop> 3 years 5 years, Tyears 10 years ©.7 years After an absence of 7 years, ifit is unknown ‘whether the absentee stil ives, a person is, presumed to be dead except for the purpose of succession which is after 10 years. Reference: ‘Sols, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 184). RP Garcia Pub. Co 15, A method of examination of the peripheral circulation which pertains to spreading the fingers and viewing the finger webs through a strong light: A 8. c ©. Magnus’ test Ieard's test Pressure on the fingernails Diaphanous test D. Diaphanous test ‘The fingers are spread wide and the finger webs are viewed through a strong light. In the living, the finger webs appear red but yellow in the dead, Reference Sols, P.P (1987), Legal Medicine (p, 119), RP Garcia Pub. Co. 46. A 12-year-old male was brought to the ER by his siblings and is about to undergo emergency ‘appendectomy. Their parents and ‘grandparents recently died in a car crash. Who should give consent for the said surgery? A :oe Any of his siblings, regardless of age Eldest brother Youngest brother Neighbors B. Eldest brother If the patient is minor (<18 years old), the consent must be obiained in this order: Parents Paternal grandparents Maternal grandparents, 5 Eldest brother or sister (provided they are of age) Guardians Teachers and professors Heads of children’s homes, orphanages, or similar institutions 8. Directors of trade establishments, Scanned with CamScannerReterence: ‘Solis, P,P. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The prosice ef mec andthe aw p 142-143). Earotech Pu 17. What kind of medical fee is dependent upon the result of the treatment? A. Retainer feo B. Simple contractual fee ©. Dichotomous fee D. Contingent fee — D. Contingent fee Contingent fee depends on the success or failure of the treatment. Reference: Soke, PP (1988). Medica jurispredence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 101). Garotech Publishing 18. Incidental rights in the privilege to practice medicine are the following, EXCEPT: ‘A. Right to compensation B. Right to membership in medical societies C. Right to choose patients D. Right of way C. Right to choose patients Right to choose patients is included in the rights inherent in the privilege to practice medicine, Incidental rights of physicians: ‘© Right of way while responding to call ‘of emergency ‘© Right of exemption from execution of instruments and library ‘* Right to hold certain public or private offices ‘+ Right to compensation ‘+ Right to membership in medical societies ‘+ Right to perform certain services Reference: Solis, PP. (1988), Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 80). Garctech Publiching 19, Which ofthe following is not a Fight that is inherent in the privilege to practice medicine? ‘A. Right to choose patients B. Right to limit the practice of his profession ©. Right of way while responding to the call of emergency D. Right to avail of hospital services C. Right of way while responding to the call of emergency Right of way while responding to the call of ‘emergency is an incidental right. Reference: Solis, PP. (1988), Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 60). Garctech Publishing 20. Psychological pattem of physician-patient relation ‘exemplified in emergency situations when the patient is unconscious A. Activity passivity Activity passivity relation occurs when the Patient is unable to contribute activity {patient is unconscious). Scanned with CamScannerSSSSSSVSSGESGEOOBKREEU CTI EEI IEEE A. Activity passivity B. Guidance cooperation C. Mutual participation D. None of the above Reference: ‘Sols, PP (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The [Practice of medicine and the law (p. 71). Garctech Pubihing 21. Which of the following basic Principles is described as the pacity to make an informed decision, unbiased and free of ‘coercion? ‘A. Autonomy B. Justice C. Beneficence D. Nonmaleficence ‘A. Autonomy Autonomy is the obligation of the physician to ‘* Respect patients as individuals, in matters of teling the truth and confidentiality * Create conditions necessary for autonomous choice, when giving informed consent ‘© Honor their preference in accepting or deciining medical care Shshan,V, & Soca. M. 2029). st for tbe UME Sop ae My Tad Eaton Oop a eee Eaton 2. The fear of sharp objects is called _: ‘A. Harpaxophobia B. Belonephobia ©. Tocophobia D. Ecclesiophobia B. Belonephobia ‘The fear of sharp objects is called belonephobia Harpaxophobia: fear of robbers ‘Tocophobia: fear of pregnancy Ecclesiophobia: fear of churches Reference: Sol, P.P (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 632). RP Garcia Pub. Co, 23. What degree of intoxication is described as facial flushing, ‘exaggerated mood, but still able to control own behavior? A. Slight inebriation B. Moderate inebriation C. Drunk D. Very drunk’ A. Slight inebriation Slight inebriation ~ described as facial flushing, exaggerated mood, but still able to control own behav. Moderate inebriation — talkative, argumentative, overconfident Drunk — confused, irregular behavior, uncontrolled movements, Very drunk ~ confused and disoriented with speech difficulty Reference: Salis, PP. (1987) Legal Medicine (p. 696). RP Scanned with CamScannerGarcia Pub, Co. 24, A memory disorder where there is loss of memory of a recent event: A. Acute dementia B. Anterograde amnesia ©. Retrograde amnesia D. Toxic dementia B. Anterograde amnesia Anterograde amnesia is a memory disorder where there is a loss of memory of recent event. Retrograde amnesia is loss of memory of past events observed in head trauma. Reference: ‘Sols, PP. (1967). Legal Medicine (p. 630). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 25. Aperson with an IQ of 45 is classified to have which type of intellectual disability? A. Severe B. Profound cc. Mild D. Moderate D. Moderate Classification la Profound <20 Severe 20-35 Moderate 36-51 itd 52-67 Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p, 642). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 26. Which of the following non-conventional methods of procreation occurs when the unfertilized egg becomes a diploid cell and starts dividing as if it was fertilized? Cloning Parthenogenesis Embryo transplantation Attifcial inoculation poe> 8. Parthenogenesis In parthenogenesis, the unfertilized egg doubles its contents to become a diploid cell and then starts dividing as if it were ferilized but without a sperm, Reference Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 612). RP, Garcia Pub. Co, 27. Which of the following types of abortion is done to preserve the life of the mother? Criminal abortion Post-mortem abortion ‘Therapeutic abortion Spontaneous abortion 9op> CC. Therapeutic abortion ‘Therapeutic abortion is done purposely to preserve the life of the mother. Reference: Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p, $61). RP. Garcia Pub. Co Scanned with CamScanner x D a am mm oe ia Nas Maes ba ha Ra Lewwvvvwweve 28. In this method of kiling, the murderer kneels or sits on the chest, and closes the nostrils and ‘mouth of the victim using his hands: A. Lynching B. Throtting ©. Burking . Strangulation ©. Burking the victim’s chest, and uses his hand to close the mouth and nostrils of the victim. In burking, the murderer kneels or sits on Reference: Solis, P.P.(1987) Legal Medicine (p. 450). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 29. Skin contact with this type of {gas may cause blister formation: A. Lung inritants B. Vesicant . Chlorine D. Phosgene B. Vesicant gas, Vesicant or blistering gas include mustard gas and lewisit. Bleb or biister formation may result from skin contact Chlorine and phosgene are lung irritants. Reterence Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 457). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 30, What test can be used to demonstrate the presence of carbon monoxide? A. Kunkel test B. Barium nitrate CC. Litmus paper D. Silver nitrate A Kunkel test ‘The presence of carbon monoxide may be determined using Kunkel test. Barium nitrate and silver nitrate demonstrate the presence of carbon dioxide. Litmus paper moistened with lead acetate will tur black in the presence of hydrogen sulfide. Sols, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 453). RP. Garcia Pub Co, 31, Which of the following does NOT increase the severity of electrical injury? A. Cardiac disease B. Alternating current ©. Sleep D. Earthing C. Sleep Sleep increases resistance to electrical shock A person with cardiac disease is at a higher risk for death ‘Alternating current is more dangerous than direct current. The development of shock is enhanced it Scanned with CamScannerthe victim is earthed or grounded. Reference: ‘Solis, P.. (1987). Legal Medicine (pp, 417-418). RP Garcia Pub. Co. pulse, B. c D. A 32, This type of death or injury from heat presents with face congestion, contracted pupils full and pounding , and death after %-1 hour after onset of symptoms: CVA Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke D. Heat stroke Heat stroke has a sudden onset that may be followed by premonitory symptoms of headache, malaise, giddiness, and ‘weakness of the legs. This type of death or injury from heat presents with face congestion, contracted pupils, full and pounding pulse, and death after Y1 hour after the onset of symptoms. Reference: Soli, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (pp. 397-398). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. pop> 33. The usual muzzle velocity of @ revolveris_: 600 fUsec 1,200 flsec 2,500 flsee 3000 fUsec ‘A. 600 fllsec A revolver has the usual muzzle velocity of 600 fUsec. ‘An automatic pistol’s usual muzzle is 1,200 fusec! Arifle has a muzzle velocity of 2,500 f’sec and a range of 3,000 ft. Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 335). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. A B. c 34, Which of the following will NOT increase the injurious effect of a missile? Greater muzzle velocity More deformed bullet Spinning movement of the missile Bullet passing through air spaces . Bullet passing through air spaces Bullet passing through air spaces is less destructive, whereas a bullet traveling in liquid of solid media causes more destruction Reference: ‘Sols P.. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 351). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, Scanned with CamScanner QVC \ AV AV AV e e 2 5 q « 4 s $ § 4 tNSSSVGSRBVSSYSSSEBEBKELEEEC CECI rrcEe 36. Localized depressed fracture is also known as __: ‘A. Linear fracture B. Fracture a La Signature C. Comminuted fractures D. Pond fracture B. Fracture a La Signature Fracture a La Signature is also called as localized depressed fracture. A fissure fracture is also called a linear fracture Reference: Sol, PP. (1867). Legal Medicine (p. 302). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 36. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a post-mortem wound? A B. . ©. No hemorrhage No clotting Absence of swelling |. Marks of spouting D. Marks of spouting Marks of spouting of blood from arteries is characteristic of antemortem wounds. A postmortem wound does not show hemorrhage, clotting, or vital tissue reaction, Reference: Soli, PP. (1987) Legal Medicine (p. 291). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, 37. Which of the following describes ‘an incised wound? A 8. c. ©. \With contusion Faster healing Irregular wound extremities Intact hair bulbs B, Faster healing Incised wounds have faster healing rates than lacerated wounds All of the other options are characteristic of lacerated wounds, Reference: Solis, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 273). RP Garcia Pub. Co, ‘38. Which of the following is NOT included in the 4 Ds of medical malpractice? ooe> Duty Dereliction Damage None of the above D. None of the above ‘The 4Ds of medical malpractice are ‘+ Duty of the physician to his patient * Dereliction ~ physician failed to perform his duty to his patient «Damage - patient suffers damage as a consequence of physician's failure to perform his duty ‘© Direct ~ negligence of the physician is the direct cause of the damage suffered Reference: ‘Sols, P P (1988) Metical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and ihe law (p. 218) Garotech Publishing Scanned with CamScanner39, Rape is committed by having carmal knowledge of a woman that is under what age? A. 12 years old B. 14 years old C. 16 years old D. 18 years old A. 12 years old Rape is committed by having carnal knowledge of a woman that is under 12 ‘years old. Re Sols, PP, (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 500). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 40. A corpse was found in a garbage truck. On examination, there were 28 permanent teeth and rho deciduous teeth. What is the most likely age of the victim? 8 years ald 9 years old 11 years old 13 years old opp D. 13 years old By 13 years old — 28 permanent teeth and ‘no deciduous teeth By 9 years old ~ 12 permanent teeth By 11 years old ~ 20 permanent teeth Roferonce: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 65). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 41. Permission to disinter the remains of a person who died of a dangerous communicable disease may be granted after a buriel period of how many years? A. tyear B. 3years C. 5 years D. 7 years ©. S years Permission to disinter after 5 years of burial may be granted to persons who died of a dangerous communicable disease, Permission to disinter after 3 years of burial may be granted to persons who died of a NON-dangerous communicable disease. Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 235). R.P. Garcia Pub. Co, 42. Which of the following proof is. needed for conviction in administrative cases? ‘A. Guilt beyond reasonable doubt Preponderance of evidence ‘Substantial evidence Allof the abve von C. Substantial evidence Proof needed for conviction Criminal case — guilt beyond reasonable doubt Civil case — preponderance of evidence Administrative case ~ substantial evidence Reference: Solis, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 187) RP. Garcia Pub. Co. Scanned with CamScanner443, Which of the following is described as obtaining sexual gratification through pain and humiliation from the opposite sex? Sadism Masochism Fetishism Necrophilia gog> B, Masochism Masochism is described as obtaining ‘sexual gratification through pain and humiliation from the opposite sex. Sadism is described as achieving sexual enjoyment from the infliction of pain on another. Roforence: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 534). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 44, This is described as strong ‘sexual feelings of women Satyriasis Nymphomania Dyspareunia Fellatio gom> B. Nymphomania Nymphomania refers to strong sexual feelings of women Satyriasis refers to the excessive sexual desire of men to have intercourse. Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. $33). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, ‘45. A patient presenting with mental confusion, emotional instability, impairment of memory and comprehension is associated with ‘which of the following blood aleoho! levels? 10 mg% 50.ma% 100 mg% 400 mg% poop C. 100 mg% 40 mg% — clearing of the head ‘50 mg% - feels on top of the world, increased self-confidence, decreased inhibitions, decreased attention, judgment and control 100mg% — mental confusion, emotional instability, impairment of memory and comprehension 400 mg% — anesthetic level Reference: Solis, P_P (1887). Legal Medicine (pp, 694-695). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, 46. The chairman of the Board of Medical Education is the __: A. Secretary of Education and Culture Secretary of Health Secretary of Defense Secretary of Tourism peo A, Secretary of Education and Culture The chairman of the Board of Medical Education is the Secretary of Education and Culture, Members: © Secretary of health © Director, Bureau of Private Schools or authorized representative Scanned with CamScanner‘© Chairman, Board of Medicine or representative Representative of PMA Dean, College of Medicine, UP Representative of council of deans ‘of Philippine Medical Schoo!s, Representative of Philippine Medical Colleges Reference: Sols, PP, (1988), Medical jursprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (pp. 9). Garotech Pubishing 47. The functions of the board of © |. Conducting the licensure examinations ‘medical education include the following, EXCEPT? Choice C is a function of the PRC, not the board of medical education. ‘A. Prescribe requirements for ‘admission to @ recognized Functions of the Board of Medical college of medicine Education B. Prescribe requirements for minimum physical facilities ‘of a college of medicine bear a prose pesrdehetl ater} ere eae ¢. Gondvcing ie ieee «rized colage of meee ae posttest D. None of the above facilities of a college of medicine 3 Gaerne Sa eeopene Pietet ete Lae Peeled ‘Sols, PP. (1988), Medical jurispradence: The ‘lacice of medicine andthe aw (pp 89). Garotech Publening. 48. The following kinds of medical A | A Retainer fee fees are considered unethical in medicine, EXCEPT? Retainer fee and simple contractual fee are considered ethical in medicine, A. Retainer foe B. Contingent fee ‘The rest of the choices are considered C. Fee spliting unethical D. Straight fee Reference: Sols, PP (1988) Mecialjusprudence The ‘racice of medicine and te law (pp. 100-103). Goreteen Pudishng 49, Which ofthe following types of B |B. Associative evidence physical evidence link the suspect to the crime? Different types of physical evidence Scanned with CamScannerVSSMSSSVSSSBSBBOOBOROUEE CII eee PEE A. Corpus deticti B. Associative evidence . Tracing evidence D. None of the above Corpus delicti — objects or substances which may be a part of the body of the crime. Examples include: ‘© Body of the victim, prohibited drugs, dagger with blood stains or fingerprints, stolen motor vehicles Associative evidence: link the suspect to the crime. Examples include: ‘¢ Weapon with fingerprints, garments with hair of the suspect ‘Tracing evidence: may assist the investigator in locating the suspect. Examples include: © Aircraft or ship manifest Reference: ‘Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 16). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. ‘50, The legal classification of injury Cf a patient who was incapacitated for more than 30 days is __: Slight physical injury Less serious physical injury Serious physical injury Physical injury from tumultuous affray pog> ©. Serious physical injury Serious physical | > 30 days injury incapacitated for labor Less serious Period of medical physical injury | attendance or incapacity >10 days but < 30 days Slight physical | Incapacitates the injury victim for labor from 4-9 days Reference Sole, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (. 251). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, 51. A person who inflicts an injury that results to the inability to grant to the partner sexual gratification may incur what penalty? A. Arresto mayor B. Arresto menor C. Prison mayor D. Prison correccional C. Prison mayor Prison mayor is a penalty that is incurred if an injury results in imbecilty, impotency, oF blindness (total or involvement of both eyes) Impotency is the inability to grant to the partner sexual gratification. Relerence: Sols, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (pp 248-249), RP. Scanned with CamScannerGarcia Pub. Co, ‘52. What is the classification of an injury that is located not at the site nor the opposite site of application ‘of force but in some areas offering the least resistance to the force applied? A. Coup injury B. Contre-coup €. Coup Contre-coup D. Locus minoris resistencia D. Locus minoris resistencia In Locus minors resistenea, the injury is located not at the site nor the opposite site of application of force but in some areas offering the least resistance to the force applied, Other indirect head injuries are the followi Coup injury | Physical injury is located at the site of force application Contre-coup | The physical injury is at the opposite site of force application ‘Coup ‘The injury is located at Contre-Coup_| both the site and ‘opposite site of force application Reference: Solis, PP. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 301). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 53. Infanticide refers to the killing of a child less than: A. S days old B. 3 days old C. 7 days old D. 21 days old B. 3 days old Infanticide is the killing of a child less than 3 days old. Reference: Sols, P_P. (1987) Legal Medicine (p, 583). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 54. If an autopsy does not yield any definite cause of death even after a ‘meticulous examination, including {gross and microscopic studies and toxicological analyses, itis called A. Unnecessary autopsy B. Omitted autopsy C. Negative autopsy D. Negiigent autopsy C. Negative autopsy Negative autopsy is the term used if an autopsy does not yield any definite cause of death even after a meticulous examination, including gross and microscopic studies ‘and toxicological analyses. Reference: Sos, PP (1867). Legal Medene 9.179) RP. Garcia Pub. Co, : 5. Which of the following factors would NOT accelerate the onset of rigor montis? A. High temperature D. Healthy patient ‘When the muscies are healthy and rested before death, rigor mortis appears late and the duration is longer Scanned with CamScannerVVVSSVvVOSBBMSSoGoOOGOFK“REGP CII PPPs B. Moist surrounding The other options accelerate the onset of ©. Newbom D. Healthy patient rigor montis. Reference: Sols, PP (1967). Legal Meicine pp. 127-128). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 56, Which bone is NOT used to ©. Tibia differentiate a male from a female skeleton? ‘The bones used to determine the sex of the skeleton include the A. Stemum © Pelvis B. Femur © Skull ©. Tibia © Sternum D. Pelvis © Femur © Humerus Reference: Sols, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 60). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 57. Achieving sexual gratification by €.Trolism watching a person's own wife perform sexual intercourse with another man is termed as: A. Voyeurism B. Mixoscopia ©. Trolls D. Scoptophilia In troilism, a person achieves sexual gratification by watching their wife have ‘sexual intercourse with another man Reference: Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. $36). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 58. A patient presenting to the ER with stupor or decreased level of consciousness is associated with what blood alcohol level? 20mg% 50 mg% 300 mg% 400 ma% pop C. 300 mg% 20 mg% ~ physical feeling of well-being 50 mg% - feels on top of the world, increased self-confidence, decreased inhibitions, decreased altention, judgment and control 300mg% — stuporous, incoordination, loses sphincter control, decreased level of consciousness 400 mg% - anesthetic level Reference. Solis, PP. (1987) Legal Medicine (pp. 94.695). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, 59. Truth serum is also known as? ‘A. Sodium amytal B. Sodium pentothal C. Hyoscine hydrobromide C. Hyoscine hydrobromide Hyoscine hydrobromide or truth serum is administered hypodermically in repeated doses to induce delirium, causing the guilty Scanned with CamScannerD. Alcohol intoxication subject to forget his alibi. Reference: ‘Sol, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 28). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 60. If an MD is required by the court to produce a document under their control, which is pertinent to the issues of the controversy, called: ‘A. Subpoena ad testificandum B. Subpoena duces tecum C. Subpoena duces tecum et ad testificandum D. Expert witness. B, Subpoena duces tecum In subpoena duces tecum, a physician is required by the court to produce a document under their control, which is pertinent tothe issues of the controversy. ‘Subpoena ad testificandum - the physician is required to appear in a trial or investigation. ‘Subpoena duces tecum et ad testificandum — combination of the 2. Reference: Soli, P. P (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine andthe law (p. 456). Garotech Pubishing, 61. Which of the following is NOT a requisite for the admissibility of a dying declaration? A. The declaration is offered in a criminal case for homicide, murder, or parricide in which the declarant is a victim B. The declarant was aware of impending death at the time of deciaration C. The declarant is a competent witness D. The declarant was unaware of impending death at the time of declaration D. The dectarant was unaware of impending death at the time of declaration For the dying declaration to be admissible, the dectarant must be AWARE of impending death at the time of deciaration. Reference: Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 14). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 62. What type of liability does a hospital hold for a moonlighter sued by the patient for an incorrectly prescribed medication? A. Corporate liability B. Vicarious liability . Administrative liability D. Givliabiltiy B. Vicarious liability Vicarious liability is a hospital liability (the employer) for the acts (of negligence) of the hospital employees. Reference: ‘Sols, PP. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine andthe law (p, 232) Garatech Publishing 63. What type of liability does a hospital hold for a patient who falls off the bed due to defective bed A Corporate liability A corporate liability arises from the hospital Scanned with CamScanner a a oA qy y \ LEPPPOCOPODDADANADLHL LE LEE PE RYYVLVLVV—V—VV\Vvsygyvwywssywuvvvlve= rails? Corporate tiabilty Vicarious lability . Admnistrative lability ivi bitty com> facilities that are required to carry out its to provide accommodations and purpose. Reference: Soli, P,P, (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 321). Garotech Publishing, 64. A physician who performs a Negligent act that results in the death of a patient should be awarded which type of damage to serve as a warning to other MDs? ‘A. Compensatory damages B. Nominal damages . Liquidated damages D. Corrective damages D. Corrective damages Corrective damages are monetary compensation that is above the actual amount that serves to warn other MDs from doing the same. Other forms of damages Compensatory | Adequate damages ‘compensation only for monetary loss suffered by a person as he has duly proved Nominal Asum awarded to the damages plaintiff in an action where there is no substantial loss or injury to be ‘compensated but where the law recognizes an invasion of the right of the plaintift Liguidated —_| Damages that are damages agreed by parties toa ‘contract, to be paid in case of breach Reference: Solis, PP. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The [racce of medicine and the kaw (pp. 374-375), ‘Garotech Pubishing 65. All of the following are found in, exit wounds, EXCEPT? . A. Edges are everted B._No contusion collar €. Tattooing is absent D. Paraffin test may be positive D. Paraffin test may be positive Paraffin test is always negative in exit ‘wounds and may be positive in entrance wounds. ‘The rest of the options are true of exit ‘wounds, Reference Scanned with CamScanner‘Sols, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (pp. 362-263). RP. Garcia Pub, Co. 66. Aggravating circumstances increase the penalty of a crime. The following are considered aggravating circumstances, EXCEPT? A. Treachery B. Use of superior force with the aid of armed men C. Committed in the presence of the chief executive D. None of the above D. None of the above Aggravatting circumstances increase the penalty of a crime such as, Reference: Solis, P,P, (1987), Legal Medicine (pp. 752783). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. Treachery Use of superior force with the aid of armed men Committed in the presence of the chief executive Done during a shipwreck, fire, ‘earthquake, volcanic eruption, cyclone, epidemic ‘Committed with cruelty In consideration of a reward 67. Which of the following Psychological classifications of suicide is described as deliberate and planned? First degree Second degree Third degree Fourth degree gom> A First degree Psychological classifications of suicide 1st degree - deliberate, planned, premeditated 2nd degree — impulsive, unplanned 3rd degree — accidental suicide. Occurs ‘when a person put his or her lfe in danger by voluntary sel.injury Roference: Solis, PP. (1987), Legal Medicine (pp. 211-212). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 68. The following evidences infer that a person's death is due to suicide, EXCEPT? A. Previous attempt of suicide B. History of resolved and treated personal problems €. Cadaveric spasm in the ‘wounding hand holding the weapon D. Absence of signs of struggle B. History of resolved and treated personal problems It should instead be UNresolved personal problems. The rest of the options indicate that death is suicidal, Rete Solis, P,P. (1987), Legal Medicine (pp. 212-213). RP. Garcia Pub, Co, 69. The following information indicate that a wound is suicidal, EXCEPT? CC. Multiple wounds in concealed portions of the body Scanned with CamScannerSAVSSSOGvVSssoooooHREEU CCIE IPP o PIL ‘A. Direction of cut-throat wound is oblique B. No change in the condition of the clothing CC. Mutipte wounds in concealed portions of the body D. None of the above Multiple wounds in concealed portions of the body is usually indicative of homicide. Options A and B are more indicative of Suicide than homicide. Reference: ‘Soli, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 283). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 70. This branch of the law contains. the rules concerning pleadings: Civil law Criminal law Remedial law None of the above pomp C. Remedial law Remedial law includes rules concerning pleadings and intends to provide a remedy for a person affected by a wrongful act. Reference: Solis, PP (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 8). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 71. This law guides human conduct, and is discovered by man's rational thinking Moral law Divine law Natural law Remedial law com> C. Natural law Natural law guides human conduct, and is discovered by man's rational thinking. Reference: Solis, PP, (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 2). Garetech Publishing, 72. Which type of psychological Pattern of doctor-patient relationship is present ifthe patient is conscious, seeks help, and is cooperative? A. Activity-passivity B. Guidance-cooperation C. Mutual participation D. Contractual B. Guidance-cooperation Ina guidance-cooperation pattern of physician-patient relationship, the patient is conscious, seeks help, and is ready to cooperate. Reference: Soli, P.P. (1988) Mecical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 71), Garotech Puishing 73. Which of the following is needed {for conviction of a criminal case? ‘A. Guilt beyond reasonable doubt Preponderance of evidence Substantial evidence None of the above poe ‘A. Guilt beyond reasonable doubt Proof needed for conviction Criminal case — guilt beyond reasonable doubt l case ~ preponderance of evidence Administrative case ~ substantial evidence P1988), Medica jreprudence: The pracice of medicine and he law (p. 187) Scanned with CamScannerPublishing 74. All of the following are TRUE about legal medicine, EXCEPT? A. Itis a branch of law B. It deals with the application ‘of medicine to law and justice ©. Nis abranch of medicine D. None of the above A Itisa branch of law Legal medicine is a branch of medicine and deals with the application of medicine to law and justice. Medical jurisprudence is a branch of law ‘and refers to the knowledge of law in relation to medical practice. Reference: Soli, P,P. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 1). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 75. The following are ethical requisites of a valid consent, EXCEPT? Informed consent Involuntarily given Legal subject matter None of the above gop> B. Involuntarily given ‘The following are ethical requisites of a valid consent Informed consent © Voluntarily given by the patient © Legal subject matter Reference: Sols, P,P. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 126). Garotech Publishing 76. What is the penalty for an administrative liability? Prison Fine Moral damages Revocation of license pomp D. Revocation of license Penalties * Criminal liability — prisonifine ° ci lability — Damages © Administrative liability — revocation of license Reference: Solis, P.P. (1988) Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 173). Garotech Pubishing 77. According to the Harvard report, the following are considered characteristics of irreversible coma, EXCEPT? Unreceptivity No movements, No reflexes None of the above go> D. None of the above ‘According to the Harvard report, the {following are considered characteristics of irreversible coma ‘« Unreceptivity or unresponsibility ‘No movements or breathing © Noreflexes © Flat EEG Reference Sols, PP. (1987) Legal Medicine (p. 114). RP. Scanned with CamScannerNVSSVSVVSSSoGOOHORVECE CEI PPP Pe rE Garcia Pub. Co. 78. Fear of open spaces is also known as _: ‘A. Agoraphobia B. Claustrophobia C. Tocophobia D. Bibliophobia ‘A. Agoraphobia Fear of open spaces — agoraphobia Fear of enclosed room — claustrophobia Fear of childbirth — tocophobia Fear of books -bibliophobia Reference: ‘Soli, P.P, (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 632). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 79. The nature of the physician-patient relationship is described as the following, EXCEPT? A. Consensual B. Fiduciary C. Based on mutual trust 1D. None of the above D. None of the above The nature of the physician-patient relationship is described as the following: + Consensual - based on mutual consent © Fiduciary ~ based on mutual tust and confidence in one another Reference: Sols, PP. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practee of medicine and the law (p. 68). Garolech Publishing 80. The following are characteristics of a male pelvis, except? ‘A. Narrow greater sciatic notch B. Narrow body of the pubis CC. Obturator foramen is triangular D. None of the above C. Obturator foramen is triangular A triangular obturator foramen indicates a female pelvis. ‘The other options are found in a male Pelvis. Reference: Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 80). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 81. Age in childhood can be determined based on teeth eruption, The first permanent molar erupts at what age? A. 6th month B. 6th year CC. 12th month D. 12th year B.6th year First temporary molar — 12th month First permanent molar~ 6th year Relerence: Sols, P.P (1987) Legal Medicine (p. 94) RP. Gareia Pub Co. 82. Ifthe certificate of registration of a physician has been revoked, after how many years can he be reinstated? B.2 years If the certificate of registration of physician has been revoked, he can be Scanned with CamScannertyear 2years 3 years years pop> reinstated after 2 years. Reference Sofa P1986, Medical juisprdence: The fracice of medicne and the lw (174), Cactach Pubic 83. A heavy meal leaves the stomach entirely in _: 1.5 to 2 hours 3to4 hours 4 to 6 hours 6 to 8 hours pom> C. 4106 hours Light meal leaves the stomach in 1.5-2 hours after eating, Medium-sized meal leaves the stomach in 3-4 hours. Heavy meal leaves the stomach entirely in 46 hours. Reference: Solis, P,P. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 152). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 84. A death certificate is necessary before burial as required by law. ‘Who among the following can sign the death certificate if there is no physician around? ‘A. Municipal mayor B. Midwife C. Nurse D. Any of the above ‘A. Municipal mayor The municipal mayor can sign the death certificate in the absence of an attending physician or municipal health officer. Reference: Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (pp, 221-222). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 85. A court required a physician to bring the skeleton of a victim of a crime. This type of medical evidence is called ___: Autoptic evidence Testimonial evidence Experimental evidence Documentary evidence poe> A. Autoptic evidence Real evidence or autoptic evidence is evidence that is perceived by the senses. Testimonial evidence is when a physician is commanded to appear before a court to give a testimony. Experimental evidence is when a medical witness is allowed by the court to confirm or corroborate his allegation Documentary evidence an instrument on which is recorded by means of letters, figures, or marks intended to be used for the purpose of recording Reference, Solis, P.P. (1987). Legal Medicine (pp. 12-15). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 86. This type of medical fee is 8. Pakyaw system Scanned with CamScanner Parr Ti Fr fe Th Oh MD Hh OD Tr HH Fr Fy Fy €V TV 1d Cd 6H CD FD CD AV AV AY adSSSGGLSLESEEEEEELEUELE Cee ded ddd described as when the amount of ‘medical feee is dependent on what will be the remaining balance when all of the other expenses have been paid: A. Fee spliting B. Pakyaw system C. Contingent fee D. Simple contractual fee Straight fee or the pakyaw system — the amount of medical fee is dependent on What willbe the remaining balance when all of the other expenses have been paid. Reference: ‘Sol, P,P, (1968). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of mesicine and the law (p. 103), Garotech Pubishing 87. A person considered bestosexval is said to have sexual desire towards __: A. Animals BL Men C. Women D. Elderly people A Animals Apperson considered bestosexual is said to have sexual desire towards animals. Reference: ‘Sols, P,P (1987), Legal Medicine (p. $32). RP. Garcia Pub, Co 88, The folowing are the minimum Fequired courses leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine, EXCEPT? A. Laryngology B. Ophthalmology ©. Psychiatry 1D. Gynecology . Psychiatry All ofthe other options are included in the minimum required courses leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine, except psychiatry, Reference: Solis, PP. (1988), Medical jurisprudence: The racic of medicine and the law (p. 20). Garotech Publishing 89. Which of the following ‘enumerates guidelines in the performance of clinical experimentation or research? A. Declaration of Helsinki B. Nuremberg Code C. PMA Code of Ethics 1D. None of the above A. Declaration of Helsinki ‘The Declaration of Helsinki enumerates guidelines in the performance of clinical experimentation or research, ‘The Nuremberg code is about informed voluntary consent and human rights of the research subjects, Reference: Solis, PP (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (pp. 268-270), ‘Garotech Pubkehing ‘90. The following are considered ‘spurious children, EXCEPT? ‘A. Natural children by presumption ‘Adulterous children Manceres Incestuous children von ‘A. Natural children by presumption Spurious children may be any of the following ‘® Aduterous children Saztilegious children © Manceres @ Incestuous children Scanned with CamScannerReference: ‘Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (pp. 597-598). R.P. Garcia Pub. Co. 91. A marriage may be annulled for any of the following reasons, EXCEPT? ‘A. Either party is of unsound mind B. Consent by either party is obtained by fraud C. Either party was physically incapable of entering into married stage D. None of the above D. None of the above ‘A martiage may be annulled for any of the following reasons ‘¢ Either party is of unsound mind ‘© Consent by either party is obtained by fraud ‘© Either party was physically incapable of entering into married stage ‘©The party was between ages 14 and 18 and no consent was given Reference: Soli, P,P. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 617). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. 92. An infant's age can be estimated using the weight. A child should weigh 3x the birth weight at Which of the following? A. Atbirth B. Atthe end of the 6th month . Atthe end of the &th month D. Atthe end of the 12th month D. Atthe end of the 12th month or 4st year At the end of 6 months — child doubles birth weight At the end of (12 months) 1 year ~ child ‘weighs 3x the birth weight Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. $3). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. ‘93. Which of the following is described as a fracture wherein only 1 side of the bone is broken while the other side is merely bent? A. Comminuted fracture B. Greenstick fracture C. Linear fracture D. Spiral fracture B. Greenstick fracture Greenstick fracture is a fracture wherein only 1 side of the bone is broken while the other side is merely bent, Reference: Solis, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 259). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. ‘94. Which of the following can be found in postmortem wounds? A. Edges do not gape B. Clotted blood C. Hemorrhage is copious and arterial D. Allof the above A. Edges do not gape Option B and C are found in antemortem wounds, Re ‘Sols, PP. (1987), Legal Medicine (p. 291). R.P. Garcia Pub. Co. 95. What is the most likely age of the fetus if the level of the uterine B. 4 calendar months Scanned with CamScannerCEE EPC PPS PS SSVSVBVPSSSSGEGEOOGG“EE GC fundus is found between the symphysis and umbilicus? 3 calendar months 4 calendar months 5 calendar months 6 calendar months poe> 4 calendar months ~ level of the uterine fundus is found between the symphysis and umbilicus 3 calendar months — 3 fingers above the Pubic bone. 5 calendar months — 3 fingers below the umbilicus 6 calendar months — at the level of the umbilicus Reference: ‘Sol, P.P, (1987). Legal Medicine (p. $42). RP. Garcia Pub. Co. ‘96. A physician who deliberately refuses to obey a subpoena without justifiable reason is guilly of ‘A. Direct contempt B. Acrime| ©. Indirect contempt D. Allof the above C. Indirect contempt ‘A physician who deliberately refuses to obey a subpoena without justifiable reason is guilty of indirect contempt. Reference: Solis, P.. (1988). Medical jurisprudence: The Draclce of medicine and the law (p: 458). Garetech Publishing 97. The following are acts that do NOT constitute practice of medicine, EXCEPT? A. Legally registered dentist engaged exclusively in the practice of dentistry B. Registered optometrist engaged in mechanical ‘examination of the eyes for constructing lenses C. Any person rendering service gratuitously in cases of emergency D. None of the above D. None of the above Options A, B, and C are acts that do NOT constitute the practice of medicine. Reference: Soli, P.P (1988), Medical jurisprodence: The Practice of medicine and the law (pp. 40-41) Garotech Publishing 98. A female without any structural changes in her organ that suggests previous sexual intercourse is termed as Moral virgin Demi-virgin Virgo intacta Physical virgin pomp C. Virgo intacta Virgo intacta refers to a truly virgin woman. ‘There are no structural changes in her ‘organ to infer previous sexual intercourse. Moral virginity is described as a state of hot knowing the nature of sexual life and not having experienced sexual relation Physical virginity refers to when @ woman Scanned with CamScanner| is conscious of the nature of sexual life but has not experienced sexual intercourse. It also applies to women who have reached sexual maturity but have not experienced sexual intercourse. Demi-virginity is the condition of a woman Who permits any form of sexual liberties as Jong as they abstain from rupturing the hymen by sexual act. Reference: Sols, PP. (1987). Legal Medicine (p. 485). RP. Garcia Pub. Co, 99. Which of the following is true regarding the termination of contract by a physician? A B. May only be terminated by the physician Physician may terminate contract any time, regardless of whether the patient is able to secure ‘another MD or not May only be terminated by the patient May be terminated by either the physician or the patient D. May be terminated by either the physician or the patient fermination of contract may be done by her the physician or the patient. Ifitis the physician terminating the contract, the patient must be given sufficient time to secure another physician. Reference: Solis, P,P. (1988), Medical jurisprudence: The practice of medicine and the law (p. 77). Garotech Publishing 100. Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite to the practice of medicine? A B. C. D. Of good moral character At least 18 years of old Bachelor's degree in sciénce or arts Must not have been convicted B Atleast 18 years old The age prerequisite for the practice of medicine is at least 21 vears old. P. (1988), Medical jurisprudence: The ‘of medicine and the law (p. 19). Garotech Publishing Scanned with CamScanner