Deck 7: Accountability and Professionalism

Question 1

The most important element to establish an effective nurse-patient relationship is:

A) to like each other
B) to be friendly
C) trust
D) to always smile

Answer 1

C

Question 2

During 2012-13 the percentage of nurses/midwives referred to the NMC was:

A) 6%
B) 0.6%
C) 16%
D) 0.1%

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The number of nurses/midwives who received sanctions of all those on the NMC register during 2012-13 was:

A) 0.2%
B) 2%
C) 12%
D) 20%

Answer 3

A

Question 4

If you accept a delegated activity:

A) the registered nurse still holds overall accountability
B) you are now accountable for your actions, omissions or decisions
C) both of these
D) none of these

Question 5

The number of referrals to the NMC which fell under the heading of misconduct in 2012-13 was:

A) 13%
B) 63%
C) 7%
D) 40%

Question 6

A nurse has a duty of care to:

A) anyone they come into contact with
B) only patients/clients they are caring for
C) anyone they decide to assist/care for
D) none of these

Question 7

A student nurse is accountable to:

A) The NMC and the law
B) The NMC and the university
C) The university and the law
D) The University and your placement.

Question 8

The most common reason for referring a nurse to the NMC is due to:

A) Criminal behaviour
B) Lack of competence
C) Misconduct
D) Poor health

Question 9

A student's must always be aware of demonstrating good conduct when she is:

A) In practice
B) At the university
C) In her personal life
D) All 3 of the above.

Question 10

______________ law would be used to prosecute a nurse who has been negligent.

Question 11

____________ law is used where someone has broken one or more laws of the country

Question 12

The NMC defines Fitness to Practise as 'a person's suitability to be on the register without ____________'

Question 13

Nurses must be able to account for their actions, __________ and decisions.

Question 14

There is a memorandum of agreement between the police and the NMC, which allows the police to inform the NMC if a nurse has been convicted of a ___________ offence.

Question 15

The _________ Test is used by Courts of Law in cases where negligence is alleged for the standard of care given.

Question 16

Responsibility refers to the acceptance of and carrying out a task within your sphere of _________.

Question 17

A nurse should assess your level of competence, knowledge and _________ before delegating a task or activity to you.

Question 18

Aggressive, violent or threatening behaviour includes both physical and ________ intimidation and assault.

Question 19

Both criminal convictions and ________ can give concern for a student's fitness to practise.

Question 20

A caution order by the NMC can last for between one to ___ years.

Question 21

A condition of practice order by the NMC can last for up to _____ years.

Question 22

A suspension order can be applied by the NMC for up to ____ year in the first instance.

Question 23

If a nurse is struck off the NMC register they cannot ask to be readmitted for _____ years.

Question 24

At the end of your programme the university has to confirm to the NMC that you are of good _________ and good _________.