NCNZ Cultural Safety and Te Tiriti 2

Question 1

How should a NZ nurse apply the concept of hauora (wellbeing) in their practice?

Accepted Answer

By taking a holistic approach that considers spiritual, mental, physical, and family wellbeing — not just the presenting illness

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By prescribing traditional Māori remedies alongside Western medicine

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By referring all Māori patients to Māori health providers

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By documenting the patient's iwi affiliation in all clinical notes

Question 2

What is the NZ nursing expectation regarding self-reflection on cultural bias?

Accepted Answer

Nurses must regularly examine their own cultural attitudes, beliefs, and biases and how these affect their practice

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Cultural self-reflection is only required during initial training

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Only nurses from minority cultures need to self-reflect

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Self-reflection is encouraged but not assessed

Question 3

What does the NCNZ competency framework say about addressing Māori health inequities?

Accepted Answer

Nurses must actively work to reduce health disparities experienced by Māori through culturally safe practice and advocacy

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Addressing health inequities is the government's job, not individual nurses'

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Only Māori nurses are responsible for Māori health outcomes

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The competency framework does not mention health inequities

Question 4

In NZ nursing, what is the appropriate approach when a Māori patient requests karakia (prayer) before a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Respect and facilitate the request — allow time and space for karakia as part of culturally safe care

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Politely decline as religious practices have no place in clinical settings

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Allow it only if it does not delay the procedure

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Refer the patient to the hospital chaplain instead

Question 5

What is tikanga Māori and why should NZ nurses understand it?

Accepted Answer

Māori customs and protocols — understanding tikanga enables nurses to provide respectful, culturally safe care

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A Māori language proficiency test for health professionals

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A type of traditional Māori medicine practice

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The Māori name for the nursing registration process

Question 6

How does the NCNZ expect nurses to respond to Pacific peoples' health needs in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

By recognising the diversity of Pacific cultures and applying culturally safe practices that respect Pacific values and family structures

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By treating Pacific patients identically to all other patients with no cultural consideration

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By referring all Pacific patients to Pacific health providers

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Pacific health is not addressed in NCNZ competencies