NMC CODE UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What is the purpose of the NMC Code?
Answer:
To set the professional standards of practice and behaviour required of nurses, midwives, and nursing
associates to protect the public and uphold trust in the profession.
Question:
2. Name the 4 pillars of the NMC Code
Answer:
1. Prioritise People
2. Practice Effectively
3. Preserve Safety
4. Promote Professionalism and Trust
Question:
3. What does "prioritise people" mean in practice?
Answer:
Putting patients' needs, dignity, values, and preferences first, treating them as individuals, and respecting
their rights.
Question:
4. How does the NMC Code address dignity and respect?
Answer:
Nurses must treat people kindly, respectfully, and without discrimination, and respect cultural, religious,
and personal beliefs.
Question:
5. What does informed consent involve according to the Code?
Answer:
Ensuring patients receive clear, accurate information, understand their choices, and give consent
voluntarily.
Question:
6. What does "practise effectively" mean?
Answer:
Delivering evidence-based care, communicating clearly, maintaining accurate records, and working
collaboratively.
Question:
7. Why is communication emphasised in the NMC Code?
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. What is the purpose of the NMC Code?
Answer:
To set the professional standards of practice and behaviour required of nurses, midwives, and nursing
associates to protect the public and uphold trust in the profession.
Question:
2. Name the 4 pillars of the NMC Code
Answer:
1. Prioritise People
2. Practice Effectively
3. Preserve Safety
4. Promote Professionalism and Trust
Question:
3. What does "prioritise people" mean in practice?
Answer:
Putting patients' needs, dignity, values, and preferences first, treating them as individuals, and respecting
their rights.
Question:
4. How does the NMC Code address dignity and respect?
Answer:
Nurses must treat people kindly, respectfully, and without discrimination, and respect cultural, religious,
and personal beliefs.
Question:
5. What does informed consent involve according to the Code?
Answer:
Ensuring patients receive clear, accurate information, understand their choices, and give consent
voluntarily.
Question:
6. What does "practise effectively" mean?
Answer:
Delivering evidence-based care, communicating clearly, maintaining accurate records, and working
collaboratively.
Question:
7. Why is communication emphasised in the NMC Code?
