The NMC Code: Professionalism Flashcards
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A patient's family member asks you to withhold a diagnosis from the patient 'for their own good.' What does the NMC Code require you to do?
Answer: Inform the patient, as they have the right to know about their own condition
The Code requires nurses to respect the patient's right to information about their own health; family preferences do not override the patient's right to know their diagnosis.
What is the NMC's position on registrants accepting gifts from patients?
Answer: Small, token gifts may be acceptable but registrants must exercise professional judgment
The Code advises caution with gifts; token gestures of appreciation may be acceptable, but registrants must ensure acceptance does not compromise professional judgment or create obligations.
A nurse disagrees with a consultant's treatment plan. According to the NMC Code, what is the appropriate action?
Answer: Raise the concern professionally with the consultant and through appropriate channels if unresolved
The Code requires registrants to raise concerns through proper professional channels; this includes respectfully challenging clinical decisions when patient safety or wellbeing may be at risk.
How many practice hours are required for NMC revalidation over a three-year period for nurses who work as both a nurse and a midwife?
Answer: 450 hours, with at least 225 in each field
Registrants with dual registration must complete 450 practice hours in total, with at least 225 hours in each field of practice across the three-year period.
The NMC Code's requirement to 'preserve safety' includes which specific action regarding staffing concerns?
Answer: Raising concerns about staffing levels that may put patients at risk
Preserving safety requires registrants to raise concerns about resource levels, including staffing, that could compromise patient safety — silence in the face of known risk is inconsistent with the Code.
A colleague confides that they have been struggling with alcohol use. According to the NMC Code, what should you consider?
Answer: Whether the issue poses a risk to patients, and if so, raising a concern appropriately
The Code requires registrants to balance support for colleagues with the duty to protect patients; if patient safety may be at risk, a concern must be raised through appropriate channels.
According to the NMC Code, what must registrants do to ensure records are fit for purpose?
Answer: Record information as soon as possible after events and ensure entries are accurate and legible
The Code requires records to be completed promptly after events to ensure accuracy, and entries must be clear, legible, and accurate to support safe continuity of care.