FREE NMC-CBT Patient Safety and Risk Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 78-year-old patient is admitted to the ward. When is the most appropriate time to complete a falls risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

On admission and repeated regularly or after any change in condition

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Within 24 hours of admission

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Only if the patient has a known history of falls

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During the first ward round by the medical team

Question 2

Which of the following is the most critical step for a nurse to take to prevent a medication administration error?

Accepted Answer

Positively identifying the patient using their wristband against the prescription

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Checking the expiry date of the medication

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Asking the patient if they have any allergies

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Documenting the administration immediately after giving the drug

Question 3

When using a validated tool such as the Waterlow score to assess a patient's risk of developing a pressure ulcer, which factor is considered most significant?

Accepted Answer

Mobility and activity level

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Nutritional status

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Patient's age

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Continence level

Question 4

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), what is the single most effective action to reduce the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs)?

Accepted Answer

Performing effective hand hygiene at key moments

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Wearing gloves for all patient contact

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Isolating patients with known infections

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Regularly cleaning the clinical environment

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of completing an incident report (e.g., using a Datix or IR1 form) after a patient safety event?

Accepted Answer

To learn from the event and prevent recurrence

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To discipline the staff member involved in the incident

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To provide evidence for potential legal action

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To inform the patient's family that an error has occurred

Question 6

In line with NICE guidelines, when must a patient be assessed for their risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

Accepted Answer

On admission to hospital

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Within 72 hours of admission

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Only if they are scheduled for surgery

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Prior to discharge from the hospital