Section one

Question 1

What is the code of professional conduct?

Answer 1

A structure that informs the board’s framework of professional guidance and quality of practice to registered nurses and registered midwives

Question 2

What is the purpose of the code?

1. SUPPORT

Answer 2

support and guide nurses and midwives in their ethical and clinical decision making, reflection and self development.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the code?

2. INFORM

Answer 3

Inform the GP about the professional care they can expect from nurses and midwives.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the code?

3. STANDARDS

Answer 4

Set standards for the regulation, monitoring and enforcement of professional conduct.

Question 5

Who does the code effect?

Answer 5

Every nurse and midwife has responsibility to uphold the values and make sure they reflect high standards

Question 6

Patient

Answer 6

Individuals or groups who have contact with the nurse in her professional capacity

Question 7

Five principles of the code

Answer 7

Quality of pratice

Collab with others

Trust and confidentiality

Respect and dignity

Responsibility and accountability

Question 8

Function of a nurse

Answer 8

To assist the individual, sick or well in the performance of those activities contributing to health , its recovery or death

Question 9

Eu directives 1977 what effects from it?

Answer 9

Th importance of language was addressed and a language assessment was put in place to make sure nurses had the necessary language skills to give safe quality care.v