NFDN 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Having a strong personal identity - Answer-can prevent others from stepping in and
What is Appreciative inquiry (AI) used for? - Answer-used to engage people in
identifying and accentuating positives within a context, such as a practice environment
which answer would be effective communication - Answer-active listening, being
compassionate..."
which is a common conflict leaders get involved in? - Answer-"interpersonal conflict"
Interpersonal conflict - Answer-conflict that occurs between and among patients, family
members, nurses, physicians, and members of other departments
Intrapersonal conflict: - Answer-conflict that occurs within a person when confronted
with the need to think or act in a way that seems at odds with one's sense of self.
HCAS were having a conflict question - Answer-"S-TLC"
STLC meaning - Answer-stop, think, listen, communicate.
When do we use STLC? - Answer-Used when communicating during conflict
Two approaches to communication (S-TLC) - Answer-1. Linear: focus is on goals,
purpose, intention of message, 2. Transactional: focus on the process of
communication, that is what/how we communicate with one another
Scenario question about how can a nurse better herself and grow? - Answer-Reflective
practice
what is the purpose of CLPNA? - Answer-To protect the public and it is the regulatory
(licensing) org for lpns in Alberta
WHAT IS CLPNA - Answer-the regulatory (licensing) organization for LPNS in Alberta
4 main committees within CLPNA - Answer-hearing tribunal, complaints review,
competence, &ESAC
Hearing Tribunal Committee - Answer-•Ensures the public is protected from unethical,
unsafe or unskilled nursing care as the decision-makers at the disciplinary hearing of
investigated complaints.
, Complaints Review Committee - Answer-•Reviews written decisions of dismissed
complaints and Committee reviews decisions to dismiss complaints of unprofessional
conduct; requires critical thinkers and good judgemental skills.
Competence Committee - Answer-•Committee makes recommendations to the council
on continuing competency requirements and assessments of those requirements.
Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) - Answer-Committee that reviews
current and proposed nursing programs in Alberta for LPNs, at the CLPNAs request.
Jurisprudence Committee - Answer-•Develops and maintains CLPNA jurisprudence
exam (exam you take before registration in AB, multiple choice open book exam)
Registration and Competence Committee - Answer-• Reviews and assesses
documentation from the continuing competence program validation.
What is the concept behind the mentorship program within CLPNA? - Answer-• The
goal is to assist in meeting ongoing career and learning needs and The CLPNA recruits
and matches LPN members together as mentors and mentees.
which of these answers has the term that guides and directs aspects of professional
practice parameters? - Answer-Standards of practice
"Which statement best describes a union?" - Answer-"union's membership is that all
nurses are registered in the province”.
professional associations - Answer-•An alliance of practitioners within a profession that
provides members with opportunities to meet leaders in the field, hone their own
leadership skills, participate in policy formation, continue specialized education, and
shape the future of the profession.
Scenario question about a nurse who complained to her manager, and he did not do
anything about it. The question asked "what is her next best action" - Answer-"file a
complaint with her union?"
Mission: - Answer-Statement of an organization's reason for being. LPNs of AB are
progressive nursing professionals who provide safe, competent, and ethical person-
cantered care in collaboration with clients, families and other providers.
Mission Statement: - Answer-Reflects the purpose and direction of the health care
organization or department within it
Vision: - Answer-is the articulated goals wo which an individual, group or organization
aspires - goals. Influencing a quality, person-cantered system through regulatory
excellence.
ANSWERS
Having a strong personal identity - Answer-can prevent others from stepping in and
What is Appreciative inquiry (AI) used for? - Answer-used to engage people in
identifying and accentuating positives within a context, such as a practice environment
which answer would be effective communication - Answer-active listening, being
compassionate..."
which is a common conflict leaders get involved in? - Answer-"interpersonal conflict"
Interpersonal conflict - Answer-conflict that occurs between and among patients, family
members, nurses, physicians, and members of other departments
Intrapersonal conflict: - Answer-conflict that occurs within a person when confronted
with the need to think or act in a way that seems at odds with one's sense of self.
HCAS were having a conflict question - Answer-"S-TLC"
STLC meaning - Answer-stop, think, listen, communicate.
When do we use STLC? - Answer-Used when communicating during conflict
Two approaches to communication (S-TLC) - Answer-1. Linear: focus is on goals,
purpose, intention of message, 2. Transactional: focus on the process of
communication, that is what/how we communicate with one another
Scenario question about how can a nurse better herself and grow? - Answer-Reflective
practice
what is the purpose of CLPNA? - Answer-To protect the public and it is the regulatory
(licensing) org for lpns in Alberta
WHAT IS CLPNA - Answer-the regulatory (licensing) organization for LPNS in Alberta
4 main committees within CLPNA - Answer-hearing tribunal, complaints review,
competence, &ESAC
Hearing Tribunal Committee - Answer-•Ensures the public is protected from unethical,
unsafe or unskilled nursing care as the decision-makers at the disciplinary hearing of
investigated complaints.
, Complaints Review Committee - Answer-•Reviews written decisions of dismissed
complaints and Committee reviews decisions to dismiss complaints of unprofessional
conduct; requires critical thinkers and good judgemental skills.
Competence Committee - Answer-•Committee makes recommendations to the council
on continuing competency requirements and assessments of those requirements.
Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) - Answer-Committee that reviews
current and proposed nursing programs in Alberta for LPNs, at the CLPNAs request.
Jurisprudence Committee - Answer-•Develops and maintains CLPNA jurisprudence
exam (exam you take before registration in AB, multiple choice open book exam)
Registration and Competence Committee - Answer-• Reviews and assesses
documentation from the continuing competence program validation.
What is the concept behind the mentorship program within CLPNA? - Answer-• The
goal is to assist in meeting ongoing career and learning needs and The CLPNA recruits
and matches LPN members together as mentors and mentees.
which of these answers has the term that guides and directs aspects of professional
practice parameters? - Answer-Standards of practice
"Which statement best describes a union?" - Answer-"union's membership is that all
nurses are registered in the province”.
professional associations - Answer-•An alliance of practitioners within a profession that
provides members with opportunities to meet leaders in the field, hone their own
leadership skills, participate in policy formation, continue specialized education, and
shape the future of the profession.
Scenario question about a nurse who complained to her manager, and he did not do
anything about it. The question asked "what is her next best action" - Answer-"file a
complaint with her union?"
Mission: - Answer-Statement of an organization's reason for being. LPNs of AB are
progressive nursing professionals who provide safe, competent, and ethical person-
cantered care in collaboration with clients, families and other providers.
Mission Statement: - Answer-Reflects the purpose and direction of the health care
organization or department within it
Vision: - Answer-is the articulated goals wo which an individual, group or organization
aspires - goals. Influencing a quality, person-cantered system through regulatory
excellence.
