Basic Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT one of the standard 'rights' of medication administration?

Answer: Right nurse

The rights of medication administration focus on the patient and the drug (patient, drug, dose, route, time, reason, documentation) — 'right nurse' is not among them.

In patient safety terminology, a 'near miss' is defined as:

Answer: An error that was identified and corrected before it reached the patient

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in harm because it was caught in time, but had potential to cause injury.

A nurse suspects a colleague is on duty while impaired by alcohol. The correct immediate action is to:

Answer: Report the concern immediately to a senior nurse or manager

Patient safety requires immediate escalation when a colleague's fitness to practise is in doubt — delay increases risk of harm.

How frequently must registered nurses complete NMC revalidation?

Answer: Every 3 years

NMC revalidation is required every three years, demonstrating continued fitness to practise and engagement with The Code.

The primary purpose of a clinical risk assessment is to:

Answer: Identify and reduce potential hazards before they cause patient harm

Risk assessment is a proactive process aimed at preventing harm by identifying hazards, evaluating their likelihood, and implementing controls.

Under the NMC Code, a nurse should raise a patient safety concern:

Answer: Immediately upon identifying a risk, even if it means conflict

The Code requires nurses to act immediately when they believe patient safety is at risk, regardless of potential conflict or hierarchy.

When a medication error occurs, the nurse's FIRST priority is to:

Answer: Assess the patient's condition and inform the prescribing clinician

Immediate clinical assessment of the patient and notifying the prescriber ensures any adverse effect can be managed promptly.