NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)

Question 1

You are performing a systematic patient assessment using the ABCDE approach. A patient has noisy, gurgling respirations. What is your immediate priority?

Open the airway using head tilt, chin lift and suction if necessary Administer high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreather mask Obtain intravenous access Perform a full set of observations

Correct Answer:

Open the airway using head tilt, chin lift and suction if necessary

Question 2

A patient's NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score) is calculated as 7. According to the Royal College of Physicians guidance, what escalation response is required?

Emergency response — urgent clinical review by a team with critical care competencies, including a practitioner with advanced airway management skills Continue routine observations every 12 hours Increase observations to every 4 hours Inform the nurse in charge at the next handover

Correct Answer:

Emergency response — urgent clinical review by a team with critical care competencies, including a practitioner with advanced airway management skills

Question 3

When measuring blood pressure manually, where should the lower edge of the cuff be positioned?

Approximately 2-3 cm above the antecubital fossa Directly over the antecubital fossa On the wrist On the upper forearm

Correct Answer:

Approximately 2-3 cm above the antecubital fossa

Question 4

You are assessing a patient's neurological status using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The patient opens their eyes to pain, makes incomprehensible sounds, and withdraws from pain. What is their GCS score?

8 (E2 + V2 + M4) 10 6 12

Correct Answer:

8 (E2 + V2 + M4)

Question 5

When performing capillary blood glucose monitoring, which finger should ideally be used and where on the finger should the lancet be applied?

The side of any finger except the thumb and index finger, avoiding the fingertip centre The centre of the fingertip of the index finger The thumb pad The palm of the hand

Correct Answer:

The side of any finger except the thumb and index finger, avoiding the fingertip centre

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Prepare with the NMC OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) practice quiz. This question bank includes 75 questions covering patient, news2, immediate, blood, and consent. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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