NMCN Past Questions and Answers

NMCN Past Questions and Answers

Here are questions about the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), along with options and answers:

What does NMCN stand for?

A) National Medical Care Network

B) Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

C) Nigerian Medical Certification Network

D) National Maternity and Childcare Network

Answer: B) Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

What is the primary regulatory role of the NMCN?

A) Regulating pharmacy practice in Nigeria

B) Regulating nursing and midwifery practice in Nigeria

C) Overseeing medical schools in Nigeria

D) Administering vaccinations in Nigeria

Answer: B) Regulating nursing and midwifery practice in Nigeria

In Nigeria, which of the following healthcare professionals are directly regulated by the NMCN?

A) Physicians

B) Pharmacists

C) Nurses and midwives

D) Radiographers

Answer: C) Nurses and midwives

What is the minimum educational requirement for a person to be registered as a nurse by the NMCN?

A) Secondary school certificate

B) Diploma in nursing

C) Bachelor's degree in nursing

D) Master's degree in nursing

Answer: C) Bachelor's degree in nursing

The NMCN conducts examinations for candidates seeking registration as nurses and midwives. What is this examination called?

A) NMCN Certification Exam

B) RN (Registered Nurse) Exam

C) NMCN Licensure Examination

D) Nursing and Midwifery Council Assessment

Answer: B) RN (Registered Nurse) Exam

Which of the following is NOT one of the key functions of the NMCN?

A) Setting and maintaining standards for nursing and midwifery education

B) Regulating pharmaceutical companies

C) Registering qualified nurses and midwives

D) Conducting examinations for nursing and midwifery candidates

Answer: B) Regulating pharmaceutical companies

The NMCN ensures that nursing and midwifery education programs in Nigeria meet its established standards. What is the process called that institutions go through to meet these standards?

A) Accreditation

B) Licensure

C) Certification

D) Registration

Answer: A) Accreditation

In which Nigerian city is the headquarters of the NMCN located?

A) Lagos

B) Abuja

C) Port Harcourt

D) Kano

Answer: B) Abuja

The NMCN has various categories of registration for nurses and midwives. Which category allows for an individual to be employed and supervised while acquiring additional qualifications?

A) Provisional Registration

B) Temporary Registration

C) Full Registration

D) Conditional Registration

Answer: A) Provisional Registration

To maintain their registration with the NMCN, nurses and midwives must fulfill continuing education requirements. What is this process called?

A) Recertification

B) Reaccreditation

C) Renewal of licensure

D) Continuing professional development

Answer: D) Continuing professional development

What is the highest academic qualification in nursing that can be obtained in Nigeria?

A) Doctor of Nursing (DN)

B) Master of Nursing (MN)

C) Bachelor of Nursing (BN)

D) Associate of Nursing (AN)

Answer: B) Master of Nursing (MN)

The NMCN also regulates the practice of midwifery. What is the minimum qualification required to be registered as a midwife in Nigeria?

A) Secondary school certificate

B) Diploma in midwifery

C) Bachelor's degree in midwifery

D) Master's degree in midwifery

Answer: B) Diploma in midwifery

Which of the following types of nurses may provide general healthcare services and basic medical care in Nigeria?

A) Registered Nurses (RNs)

B) Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

C) Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)

D) Nurse Managers (NMs)

Answer: A) Registered Nurses (RNs)

The NMCN has established codes of professional conduct and ethics for nurses and midwives. What is the purpose of these codes?

A) To regulate pharmaceutical practices

B) To set financial standards for healthcare providers

C) To guide professional behavior and ensure patient safety

D) To establish protocols for surgical procedures

Answer: C) To guide professional behavior and ensure patient safety

The NMCN collaborates with other organizations and agencies to enhance the nursing and midwifery profession. Which organization is responsible for conducting the RN (Registered Nurse) examination?

A) National Examination Council (NECO)

B) West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

C) Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

D) West African Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)

Answer: D) West African Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)

The NMCN conducts inspections and assessments of healthcare institutions and education programs to ensure compliance with established standards. What is this process called?

A) Accreditation

B) Licensure

C) Registration

D) Certification

Answer: A) Accreditation.