week 7 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Q: What defines a profession like nursing?
A: A skilled occupation grounded in science and art, governed by ethics, integrity, competence, and a commitment to the public good.
Q: What is the regulatory model for nursing in Australia?
A: Co-regulation: involves self-regulation (NMBA) and government oversight via AHPRA.
Q: What does NMBA regulate?
A: Registration, codes and conduct, complaint handling, and setting practice expectations.
Q: What are the NMBA RN Standards for Practice?
A:
Thinks critically and analytically
Engages in professional relationships
Maintains capability for practice
Conducts comprehensive assessments
Develops care plans
Provides safe, quality care
Evaluates outcomes
Q: Name three key regulatory bodies in nursing.
NMBA: Standards and complaints
AHPRA: Registration and regulation
ANMAC: Accredits nursing education programs
Q: What are the 7 values in the NMBA Code of Conduct?
Follow laws
Safe, person-centred care
Cultural safety and respect
Integrity and compassion
Mentorship and teaching
Ethical research
Promote public health and reduce inequality
Q: What are key principles in the ICN Code of Ethics?
A: Promote health, prevent illness, restore health, alleviate suffering, and respect dignity and human rights.
Q: What is the difference between criminal and civil law in nursing?
Criminal law: Punishes harmful behaviour (e.g. assault)
Civil law: Addresses negligence, malpractice, etc.
Q: What four elements define negligence in civil law?
Duty of care owed
Breach of duty
Harm/loss occurred
Harm was foreseeable
Q: What makes consent legally valid in healthcare?
Consent must be:
Freely given
Informed
From someone with legal capacity
Q: What are types of consent?
A: Implied, verbal (expressed), and written.
Q: What is vicarious liability?
A: Employers can be held legally responsible for actions of their nurses.
Q: What documents guide safe nursing practice?
NMBA Standards
Code of Conduct
Code of Ethics
Social Media Policy
Legislation (e.g. Poisons Act)
Relevant Ethical Principles
Autonomy – Patient’s right to be informed
Cultural safety – Respect family’s cultural beliefs
Justice – Fair treatment
Beneficence/Non-maleficence – Act in best interest, avoid harm
