NMC Basic 2

Question 1

The NMC Code is structured around how many key themes?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

5

Answer

6

Question 2

Under the NMC Code, 'practise effectively' includes which obligation?

Accepted Answer

Keeping skills and knowledge up to date

Answer

Treating only NHS patients

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Maintaining confidentiality at all times

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Following all physician instructions without question

Question 3

A nurse may raise a conscientious objection to participating in which type of situation?

Accepted Answer

Specific procedures permitted by law where a sincere objection exists

Answer

Any procedure they find personally uncomfortable

Answer

All elective surgical procedures

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Any procedure requested by a senior physician

Question 4

The primary purpose of the NMC professional register is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the public by confirming registrants meet required standards

Answer

Track nurse employment history

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Monitor nurse salaries across the profession

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Manage NHS workforce planning

Question 5

Which statement best describes the professional duty of candour?

Accepted Answer

Being transparent and honest with patients when something goes wrong with their care

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Informing the NMC of every clinical incident

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Keeping adverse events confidential to protect the organisation

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Reporting all patient complaints directly to the CQC

Question 6

When a registered nurse delegates a task to a healthcare assistant, accountability for the outcome remains with:

Accepted Answer

The delegating registered nurse

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The ward manager

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The healthcare assistant

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The employing organisation

Question 7

Before delegating a task, the registered nurse's FIRST consideration should be:

Accepted Answer

Whether the delegatee has the competence to perform the task safely

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Current staff workload levels

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Time constraints on the ward

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Cost-effectiveness of the delegation