Comprehensive NMC OSCE Examination
Question Bank for UK RN Registration Ulster
University September Sessions – Adult Nursing
updated 2026 well written
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Questions
1 NMC Code of Professional Standards Q1–Q10
2 OSCE Structure, Format & Assessment Criteria Q11–Q20
3 APIE Stations – Assessment Q21–Q30
4 APIE Stations – Planning Q31–Q40
5 APIE Stations – Implementation (Medication Administration) Q41–Q55
6 APIE Stations – Evaluation (SBAR Handover) Q56–Q65
Clinical Skills Stations – Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) &
7 Q66–Q75
Wound Care
8 Clinical Skills Stations – Injections & Medication Safety Q76–Q85
9 Clinical Skills Stations – Vital Signs, NEWS2 & Deteriorating Patient Q86–Q95
,Section Topic Questions
10 Clinical Skills Stations – Catheter Care & Specimen Collection Q96–Q100
11 Professional Values Stations Q101–Q115
12 Evidence-Based Practice Stations Q116–Q125
13 Patient Safety, Escalation & Clinical Reasoning Q126–Q135
14 Communication, Consent & Person-Centred Care Q136–Q145
15 Documentation, Record-Keeping & Confidentiality Q146–Q150
SECTION 1: NMC CODE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Q1. A staff nurse observes a colleague administering medication to a patient without
checking the patient's identity band. The colleague appears rushed and dismisses the nurse's
concern. According to the NMC Code (2018), what is the nurse's primary professional
obligation?
A. Report the colleague to the nursing manager immediately without addressing the
colleague directly
B. Document the incident in the patient's notes and take no further action
C. Speak to the colleague privately, raise the concern, and escalate if necessary
D. Ignore the concern as the colleague is more senior and experienced
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The NMC Code requires nurses to act immediately if they believe a patient is at risk,
to raise concerns openly, and to escalate appropriately. Speaking privately first is professional,
but if the concern persists, escalation is mandatory. Option A bypasses professional
communication; B fails to act; D is a patient safety breach.
, Q2. The NMC Code (2018) is structured around four key themes. Which of the following
correctly identifies all four?
A. Prioritise people, Practice effectively, Preserve safety, Promote professionalism and
trust
B. Patient-centred care, Evidence-based practice, Safety first, Professional accountability
C. Respect autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice
D. Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment
CorreCt Answer: A
Rationale: The NMC Code's four professional standards are: Prioritise people, Practice
effectively, Preserve safety, and Promote professionalism and trust. Option D describes the 6 Cs
of nursing, and Option C describes biomedical ethical principles, not the NMC Code structure.
Q3. A newly registered nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a prescribed medication.
The nurse respects the refusal and documents it appropriately. Which NMC Code principle is the
nurse primarily demonstrating?
A. Practice effectively
B. Prioritise people
C. Preserve safety
D. Promote professionalism and trust
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: "Prioritise people" requires nurses to put the needs of people first, treat them as
individuals, and respect their decisions, including the right to refuse treatment. While other
principles may also apply, respecting patient refusal is fundamentally about prioritising the
person's autonomy and wishes.
Q4. A nurse discovers that a medication error was made by a colleague but the patient was
not harmed. The colleague asks the nurse not to report it. What is the nurse's duty under the
NMC Code?
A. Report the error through appropriate channels and support the colleague through the
process
B. Agree not to report it since no harm occurred
C. Report it only if the patient complains
D. Discuss it with the colleague's line manager but not formally document it
, CorreCt Answer: A
Rationale: The NMC Code requires openness, transparency, and the duty of candour. Nurses
must report errors regardless of outcome and support colleagues through the process. Non-
reporting (B), conditional reporting (C), or informal handling (D) all breach professional
standards.
Q5. According to the NMC Code, which of the following best describes the principle of
"Preserve safety"?
A. Always act in the best interests of people at all times
B. Communicate clearly and work effectively as a team member
C. Minimise risk, understand your limitations, and raise concerns if safety is
compromised
D. Uphold the reputation of the profession at all times
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: "Preserve safety" involves minimising risk, understanding professional limitations,
and acting on safety concerns. Option A relates to Prioritise people; B relates to Practice
effectively; D relates to Promote professionalism and trust.
Q6. A nurse is asked by a family member to disclose confidential information about a
patient's diagnosis. The patient has not given consent. What should the nurse do?
A. Disclose the information as the family member has a right to know
B. Disclose only partial information to satisfy the family member's curiosity
C. Explain that the information is confidential and cannot be shared without the
patient's consent
D. Check the patient's records to see if the family member is listed as next of kin before
disclosing
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The NMC Code requires nurses to respect a person's right to privacy and
confidentiality. Information cannot be shared without consent unless there is a legal or
safeguarding requirement. Next of kin status does not automatically grant access to confidential
information.
Question Bank for UK RN Registration Ulster
University September Sessions – Adult Nursing
updated 2026 well written
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Questions
1 NMC Code of Professional Standards Q1–Q10
2 OSCE Structure, Format & Assessment Criteria Q11–Q20
3 APIE Stations – Assessment Q21–Q30
4 APIE Stations – Planning Q31–Q40
5 APIE Stations – Implementation (Medication Administration) Q41–Q55
6 APIE Stations – Evaluation (SBAR Handover) Q56–Q65
Clinical Skills Stations – Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) &
7 Q66–Q75
Wound Care
8 Clinical Skills Stations – Injections & Medication Safety Q76–Q85
9 Clinical Skills Stations – Vital Signs, NEWS2 & Deteriorating Patient Q86–Q95
,Section Topic Questions
10 Clinical Skills Stations – Catheter Care & Specimen Collection Q96–Q100
11 Professional Values Stations Q101–Q115
12 Evidence-Based Practice Stations Q116–Q125
13 Patient Safety, Escalation & Clinical Reasoning Q126–Q135
14 Communication, Consent & Person-Centred Care Q136–Q145
15 Documentation, Record-Keeping & Confidentiality Q146–Q150
SECTION 1: NMC CODE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Q1. A staff nurse observes a colleague administering medication to a patient without
checking the patient's identity band. The colleague appears rushed and dismisses the nurse's
concern. According to the NMC Code (2018), what is the nurse's primary professional
obligation?
A. Report the colleague to the nursing manager immediately without addressing the
colleague directly
B. Document the incident in the patient's notes and take no further action
C. Speak to the colleague privately, raise the concern, and escalate if necessary
D. Ignore the concern as the colleague is more senior and experienced
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The NMC Code requires nurses to act immediately if they believe a patient is at risk,
to raise concerns openly, and to escalate appropriately. Speaking privately first is professional,
but if the concern persists, escalation is mandatory. Option A bypasses professional
communication; B fails to act; D is a patient safety breach.
, Q2. The NMC Code (2018) is structured around four key themes. Which of the following
correctly identifies all four?
A. Prioritise people, Practice effectively, Preserve safety, Promote professionalism and
trust
B. Patient-centred care, Evidence-based practice, Safety first, Professional accountability
C. Respect autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice
D. Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment
CorreCt Answer: A
Rationale: The NMC Code's four professional standards are: Prioritise people, Practice
effectively, Preserve safety, and Promote professionalism and trust. Option D describes the 6 Cs
of nursing, and Option C describes biomedical ethical principles, not the NMC Code structure.
Q3. A newly registered nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a prescribed medication.
The nurse respects the refusal and documents it appropriately. Which NMC Code principle is the
nurse primarily demonstrating?
A. Practice effectively
B. Prioritise people
C. Preserve safety
D. Promote professionalism and trust
CorreCt Answer: B
Rationale: "Prioritise people" requires nurses to put the needs of people first, treat them as
individuals, and respect their decisions, including the right to refuse treatment. While other
principles may also apply, respecting patient refusal is fundamentally about prioritising the
person's autonomy and wishes.
Q4. A nurse discovers that a medication error was made by a colleague but the patient was
not harmed. The colleague asks the nurse not to report it. What is the nurse's duty under the
NMC Code?
A. Report the error through appropriate channels and support the colleague through the
process
B. Agree not to report it since no harm occurred
C. Report it only if the patient complains
D. Discuss it with the colleague's line manager but not formally document it
, CorreCt Answer: A
Rationale: The NMC Code requires openness, transparency, and the duty of candour. Nurses
must report errors regardless of outcome and support colleagues through the process. Non-
reporting (B), conditional reporting (C), or informal handling (D) all breach professional
standards.
Q5. According to the NMC Code, which of the following best describes the principle of
"Preserve safety"?
A. Always act in the best interests of people at all times
B. Communicate clearly and work effectively as a team member
C. Minimise risk, understand your limitations, and raise concerns if safety is
compromised
D. Uphold the reputation of the profession at all times
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: "Preserve safety" involves minimising risk, understanding professional limitations,
and acting on safety concerns. Option A relates to Prioritise people; B relates to Practice
effectively; D relates to Promote professionalism and trust.
Q6. A nurse is asked by a family member to disclose confidential information about a
patient's diagnosis. The patient has not given consent. What should the nurse do?
A. Disclose the information as the family member has a right to know
B. Disclose only partial information to satisfy the family member's curiosity
C. Explain that the information is confidential and cannot be shared without the
patient's consent
D. Check the patient's records to see if the family member is listed as next of kin before
disclosing
CorreCt Answer: C
Rationale: The NMC Code requires nurses to respect a person's right to privacy and
confidentiality. Information cannot be shared without consent unless there is a legal or
safeguarding requirement. Next of kin status does not automatically grant access to confidential
information.
