Exam 3 - Ch 13

Question 1

What is professionalism?

Answer 1

• AND – defines the dietetics profession as, “the integration, application and communication of principles derived from food, nutrition, social, business and basic sciences, to achieve and maintain optimal nutrition status of individuals and groups.”

Question 2

What is Scope of Practice?

Answer 2

• a roadmap and resource for education, training, and future career.

Question 3

What are the components to the scope of practice?

Answer 3

1. Foundational (accreditation, COE, standards)
2. Resources (EAL, NCM)
3. Management & Advancement (webinars, certs)
4. Credentials & Education

Question 4

What are the four moral principles guiding individuals to behaving in an ethical manner?

Answer 4

1. Non-maleficence: the intent to not inflict harm.
2. Autonomy: ensures a patient, client, or professional has the capacity and self-determination to engage in individual decision-making specific to personal health
   or practice.
3. Beneficence: encompasses taking positive steps to benefit others, which includes balancing benefit and risk.
4. Justice: supports fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment for individuals and fair allocation of resources.

Question 5

List the steps for making ethical decisions

Answer 5

• Identify problem or dilemma
• Identify the potential issues
• Brainstorm how culture may be influencing the decision making process
• How does the academy/CDR code of ethics relate to the issue?
• Consider applicable laws and regulations
• Seek consultation from more than one source to obtain various perspectives on the dilemma
• Brainstorm various possible courses of action
• Enumerate the consequences of various decisions, and reflect on the implications of each course of action
• Decide on the best possible course of action

Question 6

Understand the differences between nutrition counseling and psychotherapy

Answer 6

• To maintain healthy boundaries ensure that topics/issues discussed are related to food, weight, and eating patterns
• Ensures that clients know what you can and can’t do for them
• Referrals to a behavioral health professional – or another RD who has specialized credentials

Question 7

Define telehealth

Answer 7

• The use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support remote clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration”
• Must be HIPPA compliant

Question 8

Understand client rights

Answer 8

• Provide clients with enough information about the counseling process to enable them to make informed choices
• Includes: Confidentiality, Procedures and goals of counseling, Counselor’s qualifications and practices