NMBI Study Guide 2026

Blood product administration requires a two-person bedside check, verifying patient identity (wristband, verbal confirmation), blood group, cross-match number, expiry date, and bag integrity.

The NMBI Code requires nurses to be honest and transparent when errors occur. Open disclosure, documentation, incident reporting, and reflective learning are all professional obligations.

Ireland has a two-tier system: public healthcare through the HSE (funded by taxation, with charges for some services) and private healthcare (funded by private health insurance, approximately 46% of the population have PHI). Many consultants work in both systems.

Scope of practice defines the boundaries of a nurse's professional practice based on education, competence, and context. Nurses must not perform tasks outside their scope without appropriate training and supervision.

Elevating the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees reduces aspiration risk by using gravity to prevent gastric contents from entering the airway. This is particularly important during feeding, for 30-60 minutes after meals, and for patients on enteral feeding or with reduced consciousness.

Advocacy means speaking up for the patient's rights, preferences, and best interests. A nurse acts as an advocate by ensuring the patient's voice is heard in the care process.