NMC OSCE Safeguarding Adults & Children

Question 1

Under the Care Act 2014, which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of adult safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

Prosecution

Answer

Prevention

Answer

Proportionality

Answer

Partnership

Question 2

A patient discloses that their family member has been physically abusing them at home. What is the nurse's immediate safeguarding obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report to the local authority's adult safeguarding team and document accurately

Answer

Maintain confidentiality and not share the information without consent

Answer

Advise the patient to contact the police themselves

Answer

Speak to the family member and attempt mediation

Question 3

Which piece of legislation provides the legal framework for safeguarding adults in England?

Accepted Answer

Care Act 2014

Answer

Mental Health Act 1983

Answer

Children Act 1989

Answer

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Question 4

What is a Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR)?

Accepted Answer

A review conducted when a vulnerable adult dies or suffers serious harm linked to abuse

Answer

A routine audit of safeguarding training records

Answer

An annual inspection by the Care Quality Commission

Answer

A meeting held whenever a safeguarding referral is made

Question 5

A nurse suspects a child is being abused but has no definitive proof. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Share concerns with the designated safeguarding lead and make a referral to children's services

Answer

Wait for definitive proof before acting

Answer

Speak to the suspected abuser to clarify the situation

Answer

Document suspicions privately without formal reporting

Question 6

What is 'fabricated or induced illness' (FII) in the context of child safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

A form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child to gain medical attention

Answer

A child exaggerating symptoms to avoid school

Answer

A condition where children believe themselves to be ill without medical cause

Answer

A historical diagnosis no longer used in UK practice