Acts/organisations

Question 1

What do Nursing council of new zealand do

Answer 1

o Regulating authority responsible for registration of nurses.
o Responsible for protecting health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that nurses are competent and fit to practice.

Question 2

Nurses Registration Act 1901

Answer 2

provide registration to trained nurses within NZ.

Question 3

Nurses Act 1977:

Answer 3

protects the title of ‘nurse’.

Question 4

Code of Rights 1996:

Answer 4

1. Be treated with respect
2. Be treated fairly
3. Dignity and independence
4. Have good care/support that fits your needs
5. Be told things in a way you understand
6. Be fully informed
7. Make informed choices, give informed consent (3 legal elements 0 must be freely given, must be given by consumer or by entitled person on behalf, must be obtained in accordance with such requirements as prescribed by the code).
8. To support
9. Respect of teaching and research
10. To complain

Question 5

Code of Conduct principles

Answer 5

1. Respect dignity and individuality of health
2. Respect cultural needs and values of health consumers
3. Work in partnership with consumers to promote/protect their well-being
4. Maintain consumer trust by providing safe, competent care.
5. Respect health consumers privacy and confidentiality
6. Work respectfully with colleagues to best meet consumer needs
7. Act with integrity to justify health consumer trust
8. Maintain public trust and confidence in the nursing profession

Question 6

Guidelines: Social Media and Electronic Communication:

Answer 6

o To maintain professional boundaries the nurse must build a therapeutic relationship (not disinterested/neglectful or violating boundaries).

Question 7

Privacy Act 1993 and Health information privacy code 1994

Answer 7

: controls collection, use, disclosure, storage and access to personal information

Question 8

Misuse of drugs act 1975 (reprint 2018):

Answer 8

o Defines illegal drugs, possession and supply. Will allow RN/RNP working in addiction services to prescribe controlled drugs for the purposes of treating addictions.

Question 9

What is the ethical principle of Autonomy

Answer 9

• respect for individuals right to make own decision

Question 10

What is the ethical principle of nonmaleficence

Answer 10

• obligation to do and cause no harm to others

Question 11

What is the ethical principle of Beneficence

Answer 11

• duty to do good to others

Question 12

What is the ethical principle of Justice

Answer 12

• distribution of benefits and services fairly

Question 13

What is the ethical principle of veracity

Answer 13

• obligation to tell truth

Question 14

What is the ethical principle of fidelity

Answer 14

• following through with a promise