NMC-CBT Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Flashcards
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A nurse makes a safeguarding referral in good faith but it turns out no abuse had occurred. What protection does the nurse have?
Answer: Protection under whistleblowing and safeguarding legislation provided the referral was made honestly and in good faith
Professionals who raise safeguarding concerns in good faith are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and relevant safeguarding frameworks, even if concerns are not substantiated.
Which safeguarding principle from the Care Act 2014 statutory guidance emphasises that a person's wishes and feelings should be central to all safeguarding decisions?
Answer: Empowerment
Empowerment is the principle that people are supported and encouraged to make their own decisions and give informed consent in safeguarding processes.
A nurse is asked by police to disclose a patient's medical records as part of a child protection investigation. What should the nurse do?
Answer: Share only the minimum necessary information relevant to the safeguarding concern, following organisational policy
Nurses should share the minimum necessary information required for the safeguarding investigation in line with the NMC Code, GDPR, and organisational safeguarding policy.
Which of the following would be considered a 'safe and well check' indicator that a child is being neglected?
Answer: A child who is persistently dirty, hungry, wearing inappropriate clothing, and has untreated medical needs
Persistent poor hygiene, hunger, inadequate clothing, and unmet medical needs are classic multi-domain indicators of neglect.
What is the role of the Named Nurse for Safeguarding Children within an NHS organisation?
Answer: To provide professional advice and expertise on child safeguarding to staff, and to lead on training and policy implementation
The Named Nurse provides safeguarding expertise, supports staff with complex cases, leads training, and ensures the organisation meets its statutory safeguarding duties.
A nurse is caring for a young person aged 16 who discloses they are in a sexual relationship with a 30-year-old adult. What is the nurse's primary safeguarding concern?
Answer: Potential grooming and sexual exploitation given the significant age gap and power imbalance
A significant age gap and power imbalance raise concerns about grooming and exploitation even when the young person is 16, as consent may not be truly free or informed.
What does 'Making Safeguarding Personal' (MSP) mean in adult safeguarding practice?
Answer: Moving safeguarding from a process-driven approach to one that focuses on outcomes meaningful to the individual
MSP is a sector-led improvement initiative that shifts adult safeguarding to focus on the outcomes and wishes of the person, rather than just completing procedural steps.