Test 2

Question 1

5 categories of principles

Answer 1

1. fundamental (2)
2. responsibilities to public (5)
3. responsibilities to client (4)
4. responsibilities to profession (7)
5. responsibilities to colleagues & other professionals (1)

Question 2

all principles begin with…

Answer 2

“the dietetics practitioner….”

Question 3

fundamental #1

Answer 3

conducts himself / herself with honesty, integrity, & fairness

Question 4

fundamental #2

Answer 4

supports & promotes high standards of professional practice
accepts obligation to protect clients, public, & profession by upholding Code of Ethics for Profession of Dietetics & by reporting perceived violations of Code through processes est. by AND & its credentialing agency, CDR

Question 5

public #3

Answer 5

considers health, safety, & welfare of public at all times

Question 6

public #4

Answer 6

complies with all laws & regulations applicable or related to profession or to practitioner’s ethical obligations as described in this Code

Question 7

public #5

Answer 7

provides professional services with objectivity & with respect for unique needs & values of individuals

Question 8

public #6

Answer 8

does not engage in false or misleading practices or communications

Question 9

public #7

Answer 9

withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his / her professional duties & responsibilities to clients & others

Question 10

clients #8

Answer 10

recognizes & exercises professional judgment within limits of his / her qualifications & collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes referrals as appropriate

Question 11

clients #9

Answer 11

treats clients & patients with respect & consideration

Question 12

clients #10

Answer 12

protects confidential info. & makes full disclosure about any limitations on his / her ability to guarantee full confidentiality

Question 13

clients #11

Answer 13

in dealing with & providing services to clients & others, complies with same principles set for above in “Responsibilities to Public” (principles #3-7)

Question 14

profession #12

Answer 14

practices dietetics based on evidence-based principles & current info.

Question 15

profession #13

Answer 15

presents reliable & substantiated info & interprets controversial info without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences of opinion exist

Question 16

profession #14

Answer 16

assumes life-long responsibility & accountability for personal competence in practice, consistent with accepted professional standards, continually striving to increase professional knowledge & skills & to apply them in practice

Question 17

profession #15

Answer 17

alert to the occurrence of real or potential conflict of interest & takes appropriate action whenever conflict arises

Question 18

profession #16

Answer 18

permits use of his / her name for purpose of certifying that dietetics services have been rendered only if he / she has provided or supervised provision of those services

Question 19

profession #17

Answer 19

accurately presents professional qualifications & credentials

Question 20

profession #18

Answer 20

does not invite, accept or offer gifts, monetary incentives, or other considerations that affect or reasonably give appearance of affecting his / her professional judgment

Question 21

colleagues & other professionals #19

Answer 21

demonstrates respect for values, rights, knowledge, & skills of colleagues & other professionals