NNC License Model Question Set (including NNC Past Questions)
1. What is the primary role of the NMC Code?
a) To provide legal advice to nurses
b) To guide professional conduct and ensure patient safety
c) To dictate employment contracts
d) To provide medical diagnoses
2. A nurse notices a colleague making a medication error but not reporting it. What should the nurse do first?
a) Ignore the situation
b) Report it to the nursing manager
c) Confront the colleague in public
d) Correct the error without informing anyone
3. Which of the following is the most effective communication technique with a patient experiencing anxiety?
a) Speaking loudly and clearly
b) Providing written instructions only
c) Using a calm tone and active listening
d) Avoiding eye contact
4. A patient refuses treatment based on religious beliefs. What is the nurse̢۪s best response?
a) Force the patient to accept treatment
b) Inform the doctor and respect the patient̢۪s decision
c) Discharge the patient immediately
d) Persuade the patient aggressively
5. A nurse is administering digoxin. What must be checked before giving the medication?
a) Respiratory rate
b) Blood pressure
c) Heart rate
d) Oxygen saturation
6. A patient reports an allergy to penicillin. The doctor prescribes amoxicillin. What should the nurse do?
a) Administer the medication as prescribed
b) Inform the doctor about the allergy and seek an alternative
c) Give the first dose and observe for a reaction
d) Ignore the patient̢۪s allergy history
7. What is the most effective way to prevent hospital-acquired infections?
a) Wearing gloves at all times
b) Isolating all patients
c) Proper hand hygiene
d) Wearing an N95 mask
8. When should an alcohol-based hand rub be used instead of soap and water?
a) After contact with a patient̢۪s blood
b) When hands are visibly soiled
c) Before and after touching a patient if hands are not visibly dirty
d) After using the restroom
9. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult?
a) 8-12 breaths per minute
b) 12-20 breaths per minute
c) 22-28 breaths per minute
d) 30-40 breaths per minute
10. A patient suddenly becomes unresponsive. What is the first step a nurse should take?
a) Call for help and assess responsiveness
b) Start chest compressions immediately
c) Give oxygen via a mask
d) Check blood sugar levels
11. What is the best approach when caring for a patient with dementia?
a) Speak slowly and use simple sentences
b) Avoid communicating too much
c) Use medical jargon
d) Leave the patient alone most of the time
12. If a nurse suspects elder abuse, what should they do first?
a) Confront the suspected abuser
b) Report concerns to the safeguarding team
c) Ignore the suspicion
d) Ask the patient̢۪s family for permission to report
13. What is an essential skill for effective delegation?
a) Assigning all tasks to junior staff
b) Ensuring the delegated person is competent
c) Avoiding supervision
d) Only delegating administrative tasks
14. A junior nurse is struggling with a task. What should the senior nurse do?
a) Criticize them in front of others
b) Provide guidance and support
c) Ignore the situation
d) Take over the task without explanation
15. What is the best definition of informed consent?
a) The patient agrees to treatment without needing information
b) The patient signs a form without understanding the procedure
c) The patient receives full information before agreeing to treatment
d) The nurse decides what is best for the patient
16. When can a nurse breach patient confidentiality?
a) When a friend asks for information
b) When the information is needed for legal or safety reasons
c) When the patient is famous
d) When a journalist requests details
17. A patient in shock has cold, clammy skin and a weak pulse. What should the nurse do first?
a) Give oral fluids
b) Elevate the patient’s legs and provide oxygen
c) Wait for the doctor
d) Perform a blood test
18. In a choking emergency, what should a nurse do for a conscious adult who cannot speak?
a) Encourage them to drink water
b) Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
c) Wait to see if the object clears on its own
d) Perform CPR immediately
19. A pregnant woman at 32 weeks reports severe headaches and swelling. What condition should the nurse suspect?
a) Gestational diabetes
b) Preeclampsia
c) Anemia
d) Hyperthyroidism
20. What is the best way to assess dehydration in an infant?
a) Checking for sunken fontanelles and reduced urine output
b) Measuring heart rate only
c) Checking if the baby cries loudly
d) Observing skin color
Answers
1. b To guide professional conduct and ensure patient safety
2. b Report it to the nursing manager
3. c Using a calm tone and active listening
4. b Inform the doctor and respect the patients decision
5. c Heart rate
6. b Inform the doctor about the allergy and seek an alternative
7. c Proper hand hygiene
8. c Before and after touching a patient if hands are not visibly dirty
9. b 12-20 breaths per minute
10. a Call for help and assess responsiveness
11. a Speak slowly and use simple sentences
12. b Report concerns to the safeguarding team
13. b Ensuring the delegated person is competent
14. b Provide guidance and support
15. c The patient receives full information before agreeing to treatment
16. b When the information is needed for legal or safety reasons
17. b Elevate the patient̢۪s legs and provide oxygen
18. b Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
19. b Preeclampsia
20. a Checking for sunken fontanelles and reduced urine output
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