NMC Basic 5

Question 1

What is the minimum number of practice hours required for NMC revalidation over a 3-year period?

Accepted Answer

450 hours

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300 hours

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350 hours

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500 hours

Question 2

A nurse's reflective discussion for NMC revalidation must be conducted with:

Accepted Answer

Another NMC registrant

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Their line manager

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Any registered healthcare professional

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An NMC-approved assessor

Question 3

A nurse's 'scope of practice' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The range of roles and responsibilities they are competent and authorised to perform

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The geographic area within which they are permitted to work

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Their contracted employment specialty

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The procedures listed in their original pre-registration training curriculum

Question 4

Written reflective accounts for NMC revalidation must demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

How learning from practice has been applied in relation to The Code

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The total number of patients treated

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Clinical outcome statistics and performance metrics

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Incidents and complaints received during the period

Question 5

A nurse is asked by a colleague to perform a clinical procedure for which they have no training or competence. They should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and explain they are not competent to carry out that task safely

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Attempt the procedure under close supervision

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Ask a healthcare assistant to perform the task instead

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Perform the procedure to maintain team cohesion and workflow

Question 6

How many pieces of practice-related feedback must a nurse gather for NMC revalidation?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

10

Answer

7

Question 7

The NMC professional duty of candour requires a nurse to:

Accepted Answer

Inform patients openly and honestly when something has gone wrong with their care

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Report every clinical incident to the NMC within 24 hours

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Seek legal advice before informing a patient of an error

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Maintain organisational confidentiality regarding adverse events