NUT 118 Final Exam Questions
With Accurate Answers
why are ethics and a code important? - ANSWER - exceed patient expectations
- enhance regulatory compliance
- strengthen organization's health needs
- improve staff morale and performance
- enhance marketing and public relations
when did the academy code of ethics start? - ANSWER 1930
why is the code of ethics revised? - ANSWER - expand role for dietetic
professionals
- healthcare complexities
- emerging ethical dilemmas in social media, digital health care, evolving
technologies
- enhance focus on social responsibility
what is the primary goal of the code of ethics - ANSWER protection of the public,
including individuals, communities, organizations, and population groups with
them the practitioner works and interacts
who does the code of ethics apply to? - ANSWER all CDR credentialed
practitioners and academy members
ranking of importance in the Academy - ANSWER 1. code of ethics
2. distance learning (CPE)
3. position papers
4. opportunity for DPG membership
5. practice guidelines
6. standard of practice
7. evidence analysis library
8. scope of practice
9. free CPE in the Journal
10. NCP
what are the 4 principles of the Code of Ethics - ANSWER 1.
nonmaleficience/competence: competence and professional development in
practice
,2. autonomy.: integrity in personal and organizational behaviors and practices
3. beneficence: professionalism
4. justice: social responsibility for local, regional, national, global nutrition and
well-being
non-maleficience - ANSWER the intent to not inflict harm
autonomy - ANSWER ensures a patient or client has all pertinent information
available for to make a fully informed decision without coercion
beneficence - ANSWER encompasses taking positive steps to benefit others,
which includes balancing benefit and risk
justice - ANSWER supports fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment for
individuals and fair allocation of resources and opportunities
core values in code of ethics - ANSWER customer focus, integrity, innovation,
social responsibility, diversity, science-based decision
what are the 8 ethical standards in competence - ANSWER 1. using evidence-
based approach
2. demonstrate in depth scientific knowledge of food, human nutrition, and
behavior
3. assess validity and applicability
4. interpret, apply, participate in and/or generate research
5. make evidence-based practice decisions
6. recognize and exercise professional judgment and collaborate
7. act in a caring and respectful manner, mindful of individual differences,
cultural, and ethnic diversity
8. practice within limits of their scope and collaborate with the team
what are the nine ethical standards for integrity - ANSWER 1. disclose conflicts
of interest and refrain from accepting gifts or services that may influence
judgement
2. comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. maintain and appropriately use credentials
4. respect intellectual property rights
5. provide accurate and truthful information
6. report inappropriate behavior or treatment
7. document, code and bill to most accurately reflect the services
8. respect autonomy
9. implement appropriate measures to protect personal health information
what are the 9 ethical standards in professionalism (beneficence) - ANSWER 1.
participate and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of patients and
clients
, 2. respect the values, rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues
3. demonstrate respect, constructive dialogue, civility and professionalism
4. refrain from communicating false, fraudulent, deceptive, unfair statements or
claims
5. uphold professional boundaries
6. refrain from verbal/sexual/physical/emotional harassment
7. provide objective evaluations of performance
8. communicate at an appropriate level to promote health literacy
9. contribute to the advancement and compotence of others
civility - ANSWER representing the best interests of customers, patients, clients
- converse about what we disagree; listen and hear what others are saying, be
mindful of tone, inflection, words
how to practice civility - ANSWER cultivate honesty, fairness, self-control,
prudence
- put the common good ahead of personal rivalries
- restraint-respect-responsibility-self-regulation
uncivil behavior includes - ANSWER harassing, rudeness, withholding
information, interupting, sending inappropriate messages
what helps foster civility - ANSWER - focus on common ground
- older employees
- organizational support
what increases incivility - ANSWER - ineffective communication
- lack of teamwork
- jealousy, shame, competition
what are the 6 ethical standards in social justice - ANSWER 1. collaborate to
reduce health disparities and protect human rights
2. promote fairness and objectivity with fair and equitable treatment
3. contribute time and expertise to activities that promote respect, integrity, and
competence of the profession
4. promote the unique role of nutrition and dietetics practitioners
5. engage in service that benefits the community
6. seek leadership opportunities
equality - ANSWER suggests that individual have access to the same services
and implies the same treatment for all, regardless of need
equity - ANSWER suggests that services is available to those who need them,
when they need them. does not "apologize" for treating people with different
needs differently
With Accurate Answers
why are ethics and a code important? - ANSWER - exceed patient expectations
- enhance regulatory compliance
- strengthen organization's health needs
- improve staff morale and performance
- enhance marketing and public relations
when did the academy code of ethics start? - ANSWER 1930
why is the code of ethics revised? - ANSWER - expand role for dietetic
professionals
- healthcare complexities
- emerging ethical dilemmas in social media, digital health care, evolving
technologies
- enhance focus on social responsibility
what is the primary goal of the code of ethics - ANSWER protection of the public,
including individuals, communities, organizations, and population groups with
them the practitioner works and interacts
who does the code of ethics apply to? - ANSWER all CDR credentialed
practitioners and academy members
ranking of importance in the Academy - ANSWER 1. code of ethics
2. distance learning (CPE)
3. position papers
4. opportunity for DPG membership
5. practice guidelines
6. standard of practice
7. evidence analysis library
8. scope of practice
9. free CPE in the Journal
10. NCP
what are the 4 principles of the Code of Ethics - ANSWER 1.
nonmaleficience/competence: competence and professional development in
practice
,2. autonomy.: integrity in personal and organizational behaviors and practices
3. beneficence: professionalism
4. justice: social responsibility for local, regional, national, global nutrition and
well-being
non-maleficience - ANSWER the intent to not inflict harm
autonomy - ANSWER ensures a patient or client has all pertinent information
available for to make a fully informed decision without coercion
beneficence - ANSWER encompasses taking positive steps to benefit others,
which includes balancing benefit and risk
justice - ANSWER supports fair, equitable, and appropriate treatment for
individuals and fair allocation of resources and opportunities
core values in code of ethics - ANSWER customer focus, integrity, innovation,
social responsibility, diversity, science-based decision
what are the 8 ethical standards in competence - ANSWER 1. using evidence-
based approach
2. demonstrate in depth scientific knowledge of food, human nutrition, and
behavior
3. assess validity and applicability
4. interpret, apply, participate in and/or generate research
5. make evidence-based practice decisions
6. recognize and exercise professional judgment and collaborate
7. act in a caring and respectful manner, mindful of individual differences,
cultural, and ethnic diversity
8. practice within limits of their scope and collaborate with the team
what are the nine ethical standards for integrity - ANSWER 1. disclose conflicts
of interest and refrain from accepting gifts or services that may influence
judgement
2. comply with all applicable laws and regulations
3. maintain and appropriately use credentials
4. respect intellectual property rights
5. provide accurate and truthful information
6. report inappropriate behavior or treatment
7. document, code and bill to most accurately reflect the services
8. respect autonomy
9. implement appropriate measures to protect personal health information
what are the 9 ethical standards in professionalism (beneficence) - ANSWER 1.
participate and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of patients and
clients
, 2. respect the values, rights, knowledge, and skills of colleagues
3. demonstrate respect, constructive dialogue, civility and professionalism
4. refrain from communicating false, fraudulent, deceptive, unfair statements or
claims
5. uphold professional boundaries
6. refrain from verbal/sexual/physical/emotional harassment
7. provide objective evaluations of performance
8. communicate at an appropriate level to promote health literacy
9. contribute to the advancement and compotence of others
civility - ANSWER representing the best interests of customers, patients, clients
- converse about what we disagree; listen and hear what others are saying, be
mindful of tone, inflection, words
how to practice civility - ANSWER cultivate honesty, fairness, self-control,
prudence
- put the common good ahead of personal rivalries
- restraint-respect-responsibility-self-regulation
uncivil behavior includes - ANSWER harassing, rudeness, withholding
information, interupting, sending inappropriate messages
what helps foster civility - ANSWER - focus on common ground
- older employees
- organizational support
what increases incivility - ANSWER - ineffective communication
- lack of teamwork
- jealousy, shame, competition
what are the 6 ethical standards in social justice - ANSWER 1. collaborate to
reduce health disparities and protect human rights
2. promote fairness and objectivity with fair and equitable treatment
3. contribute time and expertise to activities that promote respect, integrity, and
competence of the profession
4. promote the unique role of nutrition and dietetics practitioners
5. engage in service that benefits the community
6. seek leadership opportunities
equality - ANSWER suggests that individual have access to the same services
and implies the same treatment for all, regardless of need
equity - ANSWER suggests that services is available to those who need them,
when they need them. does not "apologize" for treating people with different
needs differently
