Professional Responsiblity

Question 1

The role of the Nursing Council of NZ is:
a. to protect the unregulated and regulated health workforce.
b. to regulate doctors to protect public safety.
c. to regulate nursing to protect public safety.
d. to protect the nursing workforce.

Answer 1

To regulate nursing to protect public safety. They do this by ensuring Nurses are competent and fit to practice.

Question 2

While at work you answer a phone call from a person who is very distressed but won’t give you their name. You should?
a. tell them to ring back when they are less upset.
b. introduce yourself and tell them what you do.
c. explain that you need to see them to talk to properly.
d. establish a rapport to obtain useful information.

Question 3

What are the four values that underpin professional conduct for an RN?

Answer 3

Integrity
Respect
Trust
Partnership

Question 4

Nurses must be aware of the inherent power imbalance, especially when working with health consumers has limited knowledge. What are two other groups that nurses need to be aware of this?

Answer 4

May be vulnerable or is a part of marginalised group.

Question 5

True or false. The code of conduct outlines the standards of ethical conduct that is expected of the nurse. It also explains to the public what they can expect of the nurse in terms of their professional role.

Answer 5

True.