NMC Basic 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Right nurse

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Report the concern immediately to a senior nurse or manager

Answer

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

Question 4

How frequently must registered nurses complete NMC revalidation?

Accepted Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

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

Question 5

The primary purpose of a clinical risk assessment is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and reduce potential hazards before they cause patient harm

Answer

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

(NMC) Nursing Midwifery Council Practice Test

(NMC) Nursing Midwifery Council Practice Test

NMC Basic 3