Cultural Safety and Te Tiriti Flashcards

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

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

Hauora encompasses holistic wellbeing across all dimensions of health. NZ nurses should apply this by assessing and addressing not just the physical presenting condition but also the patient's spiritual, mental/emotional, and family wellbeing.

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

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

NCNZ expects all nurses to engage in ongoing self-reflection about their own cultural identity, values, biases, and how these influence their interactions with patients. This is a core component of cultural safety competence.

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

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

The NCNZ competency framework requires all nurses to understand and actively work to address the health inequities experienced by Māori. This includes culturally safe practice, advocacy, and supporting access to appropriate services.

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

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

Culturally safe nursing practice in NZ requires respecting and facilitating spiritual practices such as karakia. The nurse should allow appropriate time and space and, where possible, involve whānau in the process.

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

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

Tikanga Māori refers to Māori customs, values, and protocols that guide behaviour and practice. NZ nurses should understand basic tikanga (such as around food, tapu/noa, tangihanga) to provide respectful and culturally safe care.

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

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

NCNZ expects nurses to recognise the diversity of Pacific peoples and cultures in NZ and to apply culturally safe practices that respect Pacific values, including the importance of family (aiga), spirituality, and communal decision-making in health care.