NMBI Code and professional matters: RCSI aptitude test practice questions

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1. Question 1

   In which circumstance does the NMBI Code allow confidential information to be disclosed without the patient’s consent?

   1. AWhen the ward team already knows the information
   2. BWhen the patient has been discharged from the service and is no longer on the ward
   3. CWhen a relative asks politely and gives a good reason for needing to know
   4. DWhen required by law or to protect others, minimum necessary
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   Answer: D. NMBI Code: confidential information may be disclosed without consent only when required by law, or to protect the individual’s interests, the public interest or other people, disclosing only the minimum necessary and documenting the decision.

   Source: NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025), Principle 4, standard 10

2. Question 2

   Under Principle 2 (Accountability), what must a nurse do after making a medication error where no harm occurred?

   1. ARecord it privately for reflection
   2. BAct immediately and report, harm or not
   3. CReport only if the patient shows signs of harm
   4. DInform the patient only if they ask
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   Answer: B. NMBI Code Principle 2 (Accountability) standard 5: if an error occurs, act immediately and report it, whether or not harm has occurred, so it can be managed and learned from. Open disclosure to the patient follows.

   Source: NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025), Principle 2, standards 4 to 6

3. Question 3

   A nurse realises that her own mental health is affecting her ability to practise safely. What does the Code require?

   1. AContinue working and say nothing
   2. BSeek help from the employer
   3. CResign immediately
   4. DSelf-prescribe medication
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   Answer: B. Principle 2, standard 13 says be responsible and accountable for your own health and wellbeing; standard 14 says seek help from your employer if you become aware that your physical or mental health is affecting your ability to practise safely.

   Source: NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025), Principle 2, standards 13 and 14

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• NMBI Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics (2025), section 2