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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: PRC Midwives LE Exam

500

official written exam items across five 100-item subject blocks

PRC Board of Midwifery Table of Specifications and April 2026 program

10 hours

subject testing time across five 2-hour sessions

PRC revised April 2026 Midwives Licensure Examination program

75%

minimum written-test general rating required to pass

RA 7392, Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992

50%

minimum grade in every subject

RA 7392, Philippine Midwifery Act of 1992

P600

payment listed in PRC Midwifery requirements

PRC List of Requirements

42.42%

April 2026 published pass rate

PRC April 2026 Midwives Licensure Examination results

The PRC Midwives Licensure Examination is a two-day written exam with five 100-item subject blocks and 10 subject testing hours. RA 7392 requires a 75% written-test general rating with no subject below 50%. The PRC 2026 schedule lists April 14-15 and November 7-8 administrations.

Sample PRC Midwives LE Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your PRC Midwives LE exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1A client reports that her last menstrual period started on July 10. Using Naegele rule, what is the estimated date of delivery?
A.April 17 of the following year
B.March 17 of the following year
C.April 10 of the following year
D.May 17 of the following year
Explanation: Naegele rule adds 7 days, subtracts 3 months, and adds 1 year from the first day of the last menstrual period.
2Which structure normally dilates to allow passage of the fetus during the first stage of labor?
A.Urethra
B.Fallopian tube
C.Ovary
D.Cervix
Explanation: The cervix effaces and dilates during the first stage of labor, permitting fetal descent into the birth canal.
3What is the main purpose of Leopold maneuvers during prenatal assessment?
A.Measure cervical dilation during active labor
B.Calculate exact fetal weight in grams
C.Estimate fetal lie, presentation, position, and engagement by abdominal palpation
D.Confirm fetal blood type before birth
Explanation: Leopold maneuvers are systematic abdominal palpations that help identify fetal position and referral concerns.
4Which fetal heart rate range is generally reassuring for a term fetus during routine assessment?
A.30 to 50 beats per minute
B.110 to 160 beats per minute
C.60 to 90 beats per minute
D.180 to 220 beats per minute
Explanation: A baseline fetal heart rate of about 110 to 160 beats per minute is generally reassuring.
5Before and after each client contact, what is the most basic infection-prevention action for a midwife?
A.Perform hand hygiene correctly
B.Wear the same gloves all day
C.Spray perfume in the room
D.Open windows instead of cleaning equipment
Explanation: Hand hygiene reduces microorganism transmission between clients, families, and the midwife.
6Which immediate newborn action best supports thermoregulation after an uncomplicated birth?
A.Bathe the baby immediately with cool water
B.Place the baby alone on a metal tray for observation
C.Delay drying until after charting is complete
D.Dry the baby, keep skin-to-skin contact, and cover both mother and baby
Explanation: Drying, skin-to-skin contact, and covering reduce heat loss and support transition after birth.
7What is colostrum?
A.A medication used to stop postpartum bleeding
B.A sign that breastfeeding should be avoided
C.The early breast milk rich in protective factors and nutrients
D.Sterile sugar water routinely needed by all newborns
Explanation: Colostrum supports immunity, nutrition, and early newborn feeding.
8Which umbilical cord care instruction is most appropriate for a normal newborn at home?
A.Cover the stump tightly with airtight plastic wrap
B.Keep the stump clean and dry and observe for redness, pus, or foul odor
C.Apply soil or herbal paste to speed drying
D.Pull the stump off when it looks loose
Explanation: Clean, dry cord care reduces infection risk and supports early recognition of danger signs.
9Which prenatal report is an obstetric danger sign that needs urgent referral?
A.Vaginal bleeding
B.Mild urinary frequency early in pregnancy
C.Occasional nausea in the morning
D.Increased appetite in the second trimester
Explanation: Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can indicate serious maternal or fetal problems and requires prompt referral.
10A postpartum mother has a firm uterus, normal vital signs, and decreasing reddish lochia on the first day after birth. How should this be interpreted?
A.This always means postpartum hemorrhage
B.This proves uterine infection is present
C.This means the placenta was retained
D.This can be a normal early postpartum finding
Explanation: Lochia rubra can be normal early postpartum when moderate and decreasing with stable findings.

About the PRC Midwives LE Exam

The Midwives Licensure Examination is the PRC Board of Midwifery written licensure exam for entry to registered midwifery practice in the Philippines. RA 7392 defines the examination scope to include infant care and feeding, obstetrical anatomy and physiology, bacteriology as applied to midwifery, obstetrics, midwifery procedures, domiciliary midwifery, community hygiene and first aid, nutrition, ethics, primary health care, professional growth and development, family planning, and other subjects the Board may include. The April 2026 PRC program organizes testing into five 2-hour subject sessions over two days.

Assessment

Five written PRC subject sessions: Obstetrics; Fundamentals of Health Care; Infant Care and Feeding; Primary Health Care; and Professional Growth and Development. The program states that fundamentals of sociology, principles of bacteriology, general anatomy and physiology, general psychology, nutrition, parasitology, microbiology, and pharmacology are integrated with those subjects.

Time Limit

Two days; five 2-hour subject tests, or 10 subject testing hours total, plus general instructions and filling out forms

Passing Score

General rating of 75% in the written test with no grade lower than 50% in any subject

Exam Fee

P600.00 listed under PRC Midwifery requirements; verify current payment in PRC LERIS before filing. (Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) / Professional Regulatory Board of Midwifery)

PRC Midwives LE Exam Content Outline

100-item subject / 2 hours

Obstetrics

Obstetrical anatomy and physiology, prenatal care, labor and childbirth, postpartum care, complications in pregnancy, newborn-related obstetric care, gynecology, and family planning.

100-item subject / 2 hours

Fundamentals of Health Care

Prenatal, intrapartal, postnatal, midwifery procedures, vital signs, asepsis, preventive and comfort measures, first aid, domiciliary care, community hygiene, and nutrition support.

100-item subject / 2 hours

Infant Care and Feeding

Care of the normal newborn, infant feeding and nutrition, breastfeeding counseling, newborn danger signs, cord care, thermoregulation, and illness affecting infants.

100-item subject / 2 hours

Primary Health Care

Community participation, family and household assessment, maternal-child health, health education, communicable and noncommunicable disease prevention, home visits, and referral.

100-item subject / 2 hours

Professional Growth and Development

Ethics, bioethics, personality development, continuing professional development, midwifery scope of practice, Philippine legal context, professional responsibilities, and communication.

How to Pass the PRC Midwives LE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: General rating of 75% in the written test with no grade lower than 50% in any subject
  • Assessment: Five written PRC subject sessions: Obstetrics; Fundamentals of Health Care; Infant Care and Feeding; Primary Health Care; and Professional Growth and Development. The program states that fundamentals of sociology, principles of bacteriology, general anatomy and physiology, general psychology, nutrition, parasitology, microbiology, and pharmacology are integrated with those subjects.
  • Time limit: Two days; five 2-hour subject tests, or 10 subject testing hours total, plus general instructions and filling out forms
  • Exam fee: P600.00 listed under PRC Midwifery requirements; verify current payment in PRC LERIS before filing.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PRC Midwives LE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with RA 7392 Section 12 so every review block maps back to the official examination scope.
2Practice obstetric scenarios by decision point: normal finding, danger sign, immediate action, and referral trigger.
3For infant care, drill thermoregulation, breastfeeding, cord care, newborn danger signs, and initial response to a nonbreathing newborn.
4For fundamentals and procedures, connect asepsis, vital signs, documentation, home-visit safety, first aid, and waste handling to real domiciliary practice.
5For primary health care, review community participation, home visits, health education, surveillance, referral, and family-centered counseling.
6For law and ethics, focus on confidentiality, informed consent, scope under RA 7392, professional discipline, documentation, and PRC application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PRC publish a Midwives Licensure Examination?

Yes. PRC publishes the Board of Midwifery page, RA 7392 board law, table of specifications, 2026 program, 2026 schedule, requirements, and results for the Midwives Licensure Examination.

How many questions are on the Midwives Licensure Examination?

The official PRC Board of Midwifery Table of Specifications uses 100-item tables for each of the five subject blocks, for 500 items total across the written exam.

How long is the exam?

The April 2026 PRC program schedules five 2-hour subject sessions over April 14 and 15, 2026, for 10 subject testing hours plus instructions and form completion.

What score is required to pass?

RA 7392 requires a general rating of 75% in the written test with no grade lower than 50% in any subject.

How much is the PRC Midwifery exam fee?

The PRC List of Requirements section for Midwifery lists payment of P600.00. Applicants should still verify the current payment amount in PRC LERIS before filing.

Are these copied board questions?

No. These are original practice questions written from public PRC scope, program, TOS topics, law, and common midwifery practice concepts; they are not copied from official exams or private dumps.