NMC Basic 2

Question 1

The NMC Code is structured around how many key themes?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

The NMC Code has four themes: prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety, and promote professionalism and trust.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Keeping skills and knowledge up to date

Answer

Practising effectively requires nurses to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills continuously throughout their career.

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

The NMC recognises conscientious objection only in specific legally permitted circumstances, and the nurse must still ensure patients receive safe care.

Question 4

The primary purpose of the NMC professional register is to:

Accepted Answer

Protect the public by confirming registrants meet required standards

Answer

The NMC register exists to protect the public by listing practitioners who have met the standards of education, training, and conduct required to practise safely.

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

Answer

The duty of candour requires nurses to be open, honest, and non-defensive when things go wrong, prioritising the patient's need to know.

(NMC) Nursing Midwifery Council Practice Test

(NMC) Nursing Midwifery Council Practice Test

NMC Basic 2