Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical
Nurses in Canada Exam Questions with
Latest Update
Preamble The Code of Ethics articulates the ethical values and responsibilities that
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)1 uphold and promote, and to which they are
accountable. The Code serves to: - ANSWER-guide LPNs' ethical reflections and
decision-making across all areas of licensed practical nurse practice; and, • inform the
public about the ethical values and responsibilities of the LPN profession and convey
the profession's commitment to society. LPNs' primary responsibility is to the client
within the context of an inter-professional collaborative environment.
5 code of ethics - ANSWER-1. Responsibility to the Public
2. Responsibility to Clients
3. Responsibility to the Profession
4. Responsibility to Colleagues
5. Responsibility to Oneself LPNs use the Code of Ethics in conjunction with
professional standards and competencies, workplace policies, and legal requirements
that guide their practice and behavior. In achieving these requirements, they fulfill their
contract with society for ethical practice.
PRINCIPLE 1: Responsibility to the Public - ANSWER-Licensed Practical Nurses, as
self-regulating professionals, commit to provide safe, effective, compassionate and
ethical care to members of the public.
Ethical Responsibilities: LPNs: 1.1 Maintain standards of practice, professional
competence and conduct. 1.2 Provide only those functions for which they are qualified
by education or experience. 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding that community, society
and the environment are important factors in the health of individual clients. 1.4 Respect
the rights of all individuals regardless of their diverse values, beliefs and cultures. 1.5
Provide care directed toward the health and well-being of the person, family, and
community. 1.6 Collaborate2 with clients, their families (to the extent appropriate to the
client's right to confidentiality), and health care colleagues to promote the health and
well-being of individuals, families and the public.
PRINCIPLE 2: Responsibility to Clients - ANSWER-Licensed Practical Nurses provide
safe and competent care for their clients.
Ethical Responsibilities: LPNs: 2.1 Respect the right and responsibility of clients to be
informed and make decisions about their health care. 2.1.1 Respect and support client
choices. 2.1.2 Assist and support client participation in making decisions about their
health and well-being when factors reduce their capacity for making decisions, in
accordance with applicable legislation and regulation. 2.1.3 Respect and adhere to the
jurisdictional legislation on capacity assessment and substitute decision-making when
the client is incapable of consent. 2.1.4 Consider with other health care professionals
Nurses in Canada Exam Questions with
Latest Update
Preamble The Code of Ethics articulates the ethical values and responsibilities that
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)1 uphold and promote, and to which they are
accountable. The Code serves to: - ANSWER-guide LPNs' ethical reflections and
decision-making across all areas of licensed practical nurse practice; and, • inform the
public about the ethical values and responsibilities of the LPN profession and convey
the profession's commitment to society. LPNs' primary responsibility is to the client
within the context of an inter-professional collaborative environment.
5 code of ethics - ANSWER-1. Responsibility to the Public
2. Responsibility to Clients
3. Responsibility to the Profession
4. Responsibility to Colleagues
5. Responsibility to Oneself LPNs use the Code of Ethics in conjunction with
professional standards and competencies, workplace policies, and legal requirements
that guide their practice and behavior. In achieving these requirements, they fulfill their
contract with society for ethical practice.
PRINCIPLE 1: Responsibility to the Public - ANSWER-Licensed Practical Nurses, as
self-regulating professionals, commit to provide safe, effective, compassionate and
ethical care to members of the public.
Ethical Responsibilities: LPNs: 1.1 Maintain standards of practice, professional
competence and conduct. 1.2 Provide only those functions for which they are qualified
by education or experience. 1.3 Demonstrate an understanding that community, society
and the environment are important factors in the health of individual clients. 1.4 Respect
the rights of all individuals regardless of their diverse values, beliefs and cultures. 1.5
Provide care directed toward the health and well-being of the person, family, and
community. 1.6 Collaborate2 with clients, their families (to the extent appropriate to the
client's right to confidentiality), and health care colleagues to promote the health and
well-being of individuals, families and the public.
PRINCIPLE 2: Responsibility to Clients - ANSWER-Licensed Practical Nurses provide
safe and competent care for their clients.
Ethical Responsibilities: LPNs: 2.1 Respect the right and responsibility of clients to be
informed and make decisions about their health care. 2.1.1 Respect and support client
choices. 2.1.2 Assist and support client participation in making decisions about their
health and well-being when factors reduce their capacity for making decisions, in
accordance with applicable legislation and regulation. 2.1.3 Respect and adhere to the
jurisdictional legislation on capacity assessment and substitute decision-making when
the client is incapable of consent. 2.1.4 Consider with other health care professionals
