NMC OSCE UK Nursing Standards & NMC Code

Question 1

According to the NMC Code, what is the primary principle that underpins all nursing practice in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Prioritise people

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Follow organisational policies

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Maintain documentation

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Report to managers

Question 2

Which organisation regulates nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Nursing and Midwifery Council

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General Medical Council

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Care Quality Commission

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Health Education England

Question 3

Under the NMC Code, how often must a registered nurse revalidate their registration?

Accepted Answer

Every three years

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Every year

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Every two years

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Every five years

Question 4

The NMC Code states nurses must practise within the limits of their competence. What should a nurse do when asked to perform a task outside their competence?

Accepted Answer

Decline and escalate to an appropriate practitioner

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Attempt the task anyway to avoid delays

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Document that the task is outside their scope

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Ask a healthcare assistant to complete it

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the duty of candour under the NMC Code?

Accepted Answer

Proactively telling people if something has gone wrong that could harm them

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Being honest only when directly asked about errors

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Informing management without telling the patient

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Completing an incident form and taking no further action

Question 6

A patient refuses a recommended treatment. According to the NMC Code, what must the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Respect the decision and ensure they are informed of consequences

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Seek a court order to override the refusal

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Document the refusal and continue treatment

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Inform relatives and act on their wishes