WorksheetsNMC CODE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary purpose of the NMC Code of Practice?
To provide a legal framework for nursing registration.
To guide nurses and midwives in professional behavior and standards.
To ensure nurses follow hospital-specific protocols.
To regulate patient care procedures.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key themes of the NMC Code?
Prioritize people.
Practice effectively.
Promote innovation.
Preserve safety.
According to the NMC Code, preserving patient confidentiality means:
Avoiding sharing patient information even with the healthcare team.
Only sharing patient information when required for care or legal reasons.
Discussing patient cases on social media without using names.
Refusing to document patient information in medical records.
Nurses are required to report any concerns about patient safety or malpractice, even if it involves colleagues.
True
False
Which of the following best describes how a nurse can "prioritize people"?
By meeting patients' physical needs but delegating emotional care to others.
By ensuring patients follow their care plan without question
By focusing on completing tasks efficiently, even if patient interaction is minimal.
.By treating patients respectfully, listening to their concerns, and involving them in decisions about their care.
What should a nurse do if they notice a colleague breaching the NMC Code?
.Report the incident to a senior colleague or manager.
Ignore the issue to avoid conflict
Confront the colleague publicly.
Post about it anonymously online to raise awareness.
The NMC Code requires nurses to always act in a way that justifies:
The confidence of their employers.
Recognition and awards for professional conduct.
Public trust in the nursing and midwifery professions.
Compliance with hospital policies.
Nurses are allowed to refuse to care for a patient if they feel unprepared or unsure of how to proceed.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following actions aligns with the NMC Code's theme of "Practicing Effectively"?
Delegating tasks without checking if the person is competent to perform them.
Keeping up-to-date with professional training and evidence-based practices.
Only documenting patient care at the end of a shift to save time.
Avoiding discussions with colleagues to focus solely on patient care.
A nurse demonstrates professional integrity by
Ensuring they are honest and open in all interactions with patients and colleagues.
Avoiding admitting mistakes to protect their professional reputation
Agreeing with patient requests, even when they conflict with clinical guidelines.
Following the advice of colleagues without questioning its accuracy.
