NMC Communication and Documentation 2

Question 1

A patient with limited English proficiency requires discharge teaching. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Use a professional interpreter service

Answer

Professional interpreter services ensure accurate, confidential communication and are required by NMC standards when a language barrier exists.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a SBAR communication tool?

Accepted Answer

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Answer

SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and is a structured handover tool endorsed by NMC.

Question 3

A nurse discovers a medication error was not documented by the previous shift. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Document the error with today's date and time, noting it occurred during the previous shift

Answer

Late entries must be recorded accurately with the actual time of the event and the time of documentation to maintain transparency.

Question 4

When is it appropriate for a nurse to break patient confidentiality without consent?

Accepted Answer

When there is a serious risk of harm to the patient or others

Answer

NMC Code permits disclosure without consent only when there is a serious, credible risk of harm to the patient or a third party.

Question 5

A patient refuses to have their care discussed in front of a student nurse. The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's decision and ask the student to leave

Answer

Patients have the right to control who is present during their care discussions; respecting this upholds dignity and the NMC Code.

(NMC) Nursing Midwifery Council Practice Test