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Week 6 - Whistleblowing Flashcards

1
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A person who exposes misconduct, alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organisation.

A

Whistle blower

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2
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On registration acknowledges the person has additional qualifications or expertise in a particular area.

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Endorsement

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3
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Records a limitation on the practice of the registrant.

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Notion

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4
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A formal rebuke in relation to a registrants conduct or behaviour.

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Reprimand

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5
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Conduct at variance with or contrary to professional standards or ethics; not befitting members of a profession, as language, behaviour, or conduct.

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Unprofessional conduct

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6
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Behaviour that is not considered acceptable or worthy by a profession.

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Professional misconduct

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7
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CPD

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Continuing Professional Development

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Utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless.

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Reckless

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9
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Lacking qualification or ability; incapable.

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Incompetence

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10
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Purpose or attitude toward the effect of one’s actions or conduct.

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Intention

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11
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A legal rule, or other order prescribed by authority.

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Regulation

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12
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Boundary violation involving conduct that is seductive, sexually demeaning or harassing and is sexual in nature.

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Sexual misconduct

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13
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The nurse has the skills, knowledge and character to practise their profession safely and effectively.

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Fit to practice

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14
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Mandatory duty imposed on nurses to report/notify AHPRA of other nurses.

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Mandatory reporting

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15
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The current Code of Conduct in Australia was

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Published and adopted in 2021

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16
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Has the skill, knowledge, and character to practice their profession safely and effectively

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Fitness to practice

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17
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On which date do all APHRA registrations need to be renewed

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31st May

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18
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Only those directly involved can make a complaint to APHRA

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False

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19
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Student nurses at JCU are not registered with APHRA

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False

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20
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Being intoxicated at work is

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Notifiable conduct

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21
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Which organisation is responsible for registration, quality and standards of JCU nursing

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ANMAC

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22
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Minimun CPD hours

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20 per year

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23
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Regency of practice: how many months full-time equivalent practice must nurse/midwife have in previous 5 years

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3 months

24
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Systematic Ethical Decision making process…. first step

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Identify facts

25
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Ethical school of thinking related to love, sympathy and caring towards others.

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Agapeistic ethics

26
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Is the assumption that there are many moral truths, not just one, and they may conflict with one another

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Moral pluralism

27
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A philosophy that asserts there is no global, absolute moral law that applies to all people, for all time, and in all places but espouses a qualified view in the areas of individual moral practice where personal and situational encounters supposedly dictate the correct moral position

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Moral relativism

28
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A being who is capable of acting with reference to right and wrong.

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Moral agent

29
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The holding of a moral belief without being willing to discuss it, or to offer any reasons to support it, or to consider any opposing viewpoint.

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Moral dogmatism

30
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Occurs when an individual is unsure whether there exists a moral/ethical dilemma or unsure which principles apply.

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Moral uncertainty

31
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Being in a situation where the individual’s moral values are compromised.

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Moral distress

32
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A complex or perplexing situation involving individuals requiring action or decision of which there is no clear, desirable, or simple solution.

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Dilema

33
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Acting according to personal gain, whilst not immoral can on occasions can be selfish in its motivation

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Self interest

34
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Deeply held personal views of a health professional clash with reasoned and reasonable (health or otherwise) related decisions.

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Conflict of conscience

35
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Allows the individual to separate the client into clinical and social parts so that they can ignore the dependence of the client upon the nurse in the guides of clinical objectivity.

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Emotional distancing

36
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Refers to the just and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens amongst members of society.

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Justice

37
Q

T/F
AHPRA’s operations are governed by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

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True

38
Q

T/F
Only nurses and doctors can make a complaint about a registered nurse and/or midwife’s health, performance or conduct

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False

39
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T/F
The National Law provides protection from civil, criminal and administrative liability for people who make a notification in good faith

A

True

40
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T/F
AHPRA can decide to take no further action at any time during the assessment of a notification

A

True

41
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T/F
AHPRA does not accredit and monitor education providers and programs of study

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False

42
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T/F
It is not mandatory for all registered health practitioners to undertake Continuing Professional Development.

A

False

43
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T/F
AHPRA does not have the authority to invade nurses and midwife’s privacy by checking their criminal history.

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False

44
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T/F
All applicants, including internationally qualified applicants, who seek initial registration in Australia, must demonstrate that they have the necessary English language skills.

A

True

45
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T/F
AHPRA can audit nurses and midwife’s compliance with mandatory registration standards

A

True

46
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T/F
There is also a mandatory obligation for education providers and practitioners to report a student with an impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm

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True

47
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T/F
For practitioners reporting notifiable conduct to AHPRA, it is enough if they have a ‘suspicion’ about the nurse/midwife.

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False

48
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T/F
‘Notifiable conduct’ includes a nurse/midwife practicing while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

A

True

49
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T/F
Social media use is of no concern to AHPRA

A

False

50
Q

T/F
A person holding registration as both a nurse and a midwife can make a single recency of practice declaration

A

False

51
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T/F
The endorsement of registration identifies registered nurses and midwives with additional qualifications and specific expertise who meet the requirements of the relevant registration standard.

A

True

52
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T/F
A Midwife or Nurse Practitioner are examples of endorsements on registrations

A

True

53
Q

T/F
AHPRA cannot deregister me for disciplinary matters; only a court can do that

A
54
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T/F
I cannot have legal representation with me during a disciplinary hearing.

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False

55
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T/F
You must provide AHPRA with certified copies of all your academic qualifications when registering

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False

56
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T/F
Each State and Territory has a Board pursuant to the National Law framework.

A

True

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