Chapter 7: Accountability and professionalism

Multiple choice

1. A student nurse is accountable to ______.

  1. the NMC and the law
  2. the NMC and the university
  3. the university and the law
  4. the university and your placement.

Answer: C

2. The most common reason for referring a nurse to the NMC is due to ______.

  1. criminal behaviour
  2. lack of competence
  3. misconduct
  4. poor health

Answer: C

3. A student’s must always be aware of demonstrating good conduct when she is ______.

  1. in practice
  2. at the university
  3. in her personal life
  4. all of these

Answer: D

4. If you accept a delegated activity, ______.

  1. the Registered Nurse still holds overall accountability
  2. you are now accountable for your actions, omissions or decisions
  3. both of these
  4. none of these

Answer: C

5. A nurse has a duty of care to ______.

  1. anyone they come into contact with
  2. only patients/clients they are caring for
  3. anyone they decide to assist/care for
  4. none of these

Answer: C