with Practice Questions & Answers
INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
CBT INFORMATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------4 4
PREPARATION TIPS AND STRATEGIES---------------------------------------------------6 6
STUDY GUIDE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
SUMMARY OF TOPICS TO REVIEW
➢ NMC Code of Conduct-------------------------------------------------- -------------9-26
➢ CBT Guide Nursing Blueprint -----------------------------------------------------27-34
➢ Competency Adult Nursing --------------------------------------------------------35-38
➢ TOPIC SUMMARIES FROM THE ROYAL MARSDEN MANUAL OF CLINICAL
NURSING
Part One – Managing The Patient Journey
• Assessment And Discharge------------------------------------------------
-----40-49
• Infection Prevention And Control----------------------------------------
-----43-51
Part Two – Supporting The Patient With Human Functioning
• Communication-------------------------------------------------------------
-----51-57
• Elimination------------------------------------------------------------------
-----57-62
• Moving And Position-------------------------------------------------------
-----62-66
• Nutrition, Fluid Balance And Blood Transfusion-----------------------
-----66-69
• Patient Comfort And End Of Life Care-----------------------------------
-----69-70
• Respiratory Care------------------------------------------------------------
-----70-74
,Part Three – Supporting The Patient Through The Diagnostic Process
• Interpreting Diagnostic Tests---------------------------------------------
------75-76
• Observations----------------------------------------------------------------
-----77-82
Part Four - Supporting The Patient Through Treatment
• Medicines Management---------------------------------------------------
-----83-86
• Perioperative Care----------------------------------------------------------
-----87-90
• Wound Management-------------------------------------------------------
-----91-93 POINTERS FROM RECENT PASSERS--------------------------------------
----------------94
MOCK QUESTIONS – GAUGE YOUR PASSING RATE
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 1------------------------------------------95-113
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 2-----------------------------------------114-132
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 3-----------------------------------------133-147
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 4-----------------------------------------148-166
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 5-----------------------------------------167-184
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 6-----------------------------------------185-
200
• CBT PRACTICE EXAM 7-----------------------------------------201-218
• KEY ANSWERS 1 & 2--------------------------------------------------219
• KEY ANSWERS 3 & 4-------------------------------------------------220
• KEY ANSWERS 5 & 6-------------------------------------------------221
• KEY ANSWERS 7------------------------------------------------------222
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on passing the IELTS, you are now a step closer to
becoming a UKRN!
This comprehensive study guide is designed especially for nurses who have
limited time and resources to prepare for the CBT. The topics and summaries
were carefully drafted to spare you from having to browse through the entire
internet links which (some are not working).
,This review material has been summarized to cover all of the necessary topics
and key points in order for you to pass in 2 weeks or less without having to
read numerous pages of books from cover to cover. Aside from that, the
preparation tips and strategies here will help you to effectively use your time
and aid you to be in the best shape to conquer the exam with the most
efficient information and strategies that is relevant to the actual exam.
Finally, the mock questions are close to what you will encounter during the
exam, this will make you more confident so it is important to answer and
reflect on it.
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CBT INFORMATION
WHAT IS CBT (Computer Based Test)?
• It is a computerised examination comprising 120 multiple choice
questions
• It can only be booked after finishing the IELTS and registering with
the NMC
• Also known as Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Test of
Competence
, HOW TO REGISTER FOR CBT?
• Step 1:
Go to https://home.pearsonvue.com/
• Step 2:
Click on ‘For Test Takers’ & then ‘Test Takers Home’. In search bar,
enter ‘Nursing and Midwifery Council’
• Step 3:
Download ‘Test of Competence’ handbook
Test of Competence Part 1 - Candidate booklet
• Step 4: Make an account
• Step 5: Book your exam (8,320 PHP approximately)
ABOUT THE EXAM:
The exam lasts for 240 minutes (4 hours) giving the candidate ample
time to read, re-read, and double check each answer before submitting
the exam paper.
Always keep in mind that you need not memorise everything. As long as
you get yourself familiarised with the UK practice, you will be fine.
The result will only indicate if you have passed or failed. No scores will
be given.
The result will be sent to your email within 24 to 48 hours or you can
check the status on the Pearson Vue website.