Lecture Eight: Cracking the code

Question 1

What are the four values that the nursing code of conduct follows by

Answer 1

Core values – Respect, Trust, Partnership and Integrity

Question 2

What does the new Zealand Nursing Council (NCNZ) governs practice under

Answer 2

The Health Practitioner’s Competence Assurance Act (HPCA, 2003)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the code?

Answer 3

To ensure nursing practice meets the required standard and that all nurses are meeting said standards

Question 4

How many principles are there to the code of conduct

Answer 4

8

Question 5

What is Principle 1

Answer 5

Principle 1: Respect the dignity and individuality of health consumers

Question 6

What is Principle 2

Answer 6

Principle 2: Respect the cultural needs and values of health consumers

Question 7

What is principle 3

Answer 7

Principle 3: Work in partnership with health consumers to promote and protect their wellbeing

Question 8

What is principle 4

Answer 8

Principle 4: Maintain health consumer
trust by providing safe and competent care

Question 9

What is principle 5

Answer 9

Principle 5: Respect health consumers’ privacy and confidentiality

Question 10

What is principle 6

Answer 10

Principle 6: Work Respectfully with colleagues to best meet health
consumers’ needs

Question 11

What is principle 7

Answer 11

Principle 7: Act with integrity to justify health consumers’ trust

Question 12

What is principle 8

Answer 12

Principle 8: Maintain public trust and confidence in the nursing profession