CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or
competence of a regulated member. - Answers-False. If the Complaints Director has
grounds to believe that a regulated member is incapacitated, they may direct that
person to submit to a specified physical and/or mental examination. Failure by the
member to do so would constitute unprofessional conduct.
Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - Answers-True.
Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of practice permits to
meeting the requirements of the CCP.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the regulated
member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
- Answers-False. The Complaints director can attempt to have the concerned parties
settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by
the Complaints Director, or neutral third party mediator.
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answers-True. This can be done via written
references from colleagues; a declaration stating that the applicant has no history of
unprofessional conduct or disciplinary actions; and, the results of a criminal records
check.
The Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. - Answers-False. The
Standards are part of a national framework that was developed and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information
regarding a complaint. - Answers-True. An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased
LPN, or an independent professional investigator hired by CLPNA.
A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present. -
Answers-False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or needs
change during their year. - Answers-True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - Answers-False.
The term is for 3 months or less.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the regulated
member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
,- Answers-False. The Complaints Director can attempt to have the concerned parties
settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by
the Complaints Director, or a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional
conduct complaints. - Answers-True. Good documentation practices are the best
defense in terms of providing an objective account of what happened.
Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act applies to the LPN profession. - Answers-
True. This section describes the services generally provided by regulated members of
the licensed practical nursing profession.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behavior,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answers-
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. - Answers-True. This includes any type of member action that
might harm the integrity or reputation of a profession.
A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health
professions in Alberta. - Answers-True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must
be reviewed and approved by the government, and must be made available to the
public.
The document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answers-True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed
and approved by the College to support achievement of its legislated mandate and
strategic goals.
The mandate of the Hearing Tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence,
whether the LPN is competent enough to continue to practice. - Answers-True.
Informed consent means that the client must have knowledge and be able to
understand the options and risks associated with the proposed treatment or
intervention. - Answers-True. The client must give permission prior to any treatment
being provided.
The document that states how the College will operate on day-tot-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answers-True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed
and approved by the College to support achievement of its legislated mandate and
strategic goals.
Individuals volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory
registration. - Answers-False. Mandatory registration requirements apply regardless of
, whether an individual engages in paid employment or volunteers, or practices full-time,
part-time or on a casual basis.
The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answers-False.
If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA Continuing Competence
Program, it is considered unprofessional conduct. - Answers-True. According to the
Health Professions Act, unprofessional conduct is failure or refusal to comply with the
requirements of the Continuing Competence Program, or to the cooperate with the
Competence Committee, or with a person making a practice visit.
Clients are much less likely to file a complaint if they perceive that their service provider
cared for, and communicated with, them. - Answers-True. Poor communication is the
root of many unprofessional conduct complaints.
Every regulated LPN may provide immunization services. - Answers-False. The LPN
must have additional approved training and be authorized by the Registrar or
Registration Committee.
All regulated members on the general or specialized practice register are eligible to run
for Council and cast a vote. - Answers-True.
Bylaws can be created and/or amended by a simple majority vote of Council. - Answers-
False. A two-thirds majority vote is needed to create or amend a bylaw.
CLPNA protects the public by lobbying government on issues that support the best
interests of the public. - Answers-False. CLPNA protects the public by ensuring that
only qualified applicants are registered; making the Registered available to the public;
enforcing standards of practice; establishing a continuing competence program; and
investigating complaints into the practice of a regulated member.
The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions
Act. - Answers-False. The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including
the HPA, Regulation, standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
The Registrar has the powers to establish and manage College committees such as the
competence committee. - Answers-False. This is the responsibility of the Council.
Practice permits expire on December 31 of each year. - Answers-True. LPNs are NOT
authorized to work without a valid practice permit.
CLPNA is governed by a Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25%
public members. - Answers-True. The Health Professions Act states that at least 25% of
the voting members of a governing council must be members of the public.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or
competence of a regulated member. - Answers-False. If the Complaints Director has
grounds to believe that a regulated member is incapacitated, they may direct that
person to submit to a specified physical and/or mental examination. Failure by the
member to do so would constitute unprofessional conduct.
Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - Answers-True.
Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of practice permits to
meeting the requirements of the CCP.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the regulated
member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
- Answers-False. The Complaints director can attempt to have the concerned parties
settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by
the Complaints Director, or neutral third party mediator.
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answers-True. This can be done via written
references from colleagues; a declaration stating that the applicant has no history of
unprofessional conduct or disciplinary actions; and, the results of a criminal records
check.
The Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. - Answers-False. The
Standards are part of a national framework that was developed and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information
regarding a complaint. - Answers-True. An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased
LPN, or an independent professional investigator hired by CLPNA.
A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present. -
Answers-False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or needs
change during their year. - Answers-True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - Answers-False.
The term is for 3 months or less.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the regulated
member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
,- Answers-False. The Complaints Director can attempt to have the concerned parties
settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by
the Complaints Director, or a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional
conduct complaints. - Answers-True. Good documentation practices are the best
defense in terms of providing an objective account of what happened.
Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act applies to the LPN profession. - Answers-
True. This section describes the services generally provided by regulated members of
the licensed practical nursing profession.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behavior,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answers-
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. - Answers-True. This includes any type of member action that
might harm the integrity or reputation of a profession.
A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health
professions in Alberta. - Answers-True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must
be reviewed and approved by the government, and must be made available to the
public.
The document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answers-True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed
and approved by the College to support achievement of its legislated mandate and
strategic goals.
The mandate of the Hearing Tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence,
whether the LPN is competent enough to continue to practice. - Answers-True.
Informed consent means that the client must have knowledge and be able to
understand the options and risks associated with the proposed treatment or
intervention. - Answers-True. The client must give permission prior to any treatment
being provided.
The document that states how the College will operate on day-tot-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answers-True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed
and approved by the College to support achievement of its legislated mandate and
strategic goals.
Individuals volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory
registration. - Answers-False. Mandatory registration requirements apply regardless of
, whether an individual engages in paid employment or volunteers, or practices full-time,
part-time or on a casual basis.
The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answers-False.
If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA Continuing Competence
Program, it is considered unprofessional conduct. - Answers-True. According to the
Health Professions Act, unprofessional conduct is failure or refusal to comply with the
requirements of the Continuing Competence Program, or to the cooperate with the
Competence Committee, or with a person making a practice visit.
Clients are much less likely to file a complaint if they perceive that their service provider
cared for, and communicated with, them. - Answers-True. Poor communication is the
root of many unprofessional conduct complaints.
Every regulated LPN may provide immunization services. - Answers-False. The LPN
must have additional approved training and be authorized by the Registrar or
Registration Committee.
All regulated members on the general or specialized practice register are eligible to run
for Council and cast a vote. - Answers-True.
Bylaws can be created and/or amended by a simple majority vote of Council. - Answers-
False. A two-thirds majority vote is needed to create or amend a bylaw.
CLPNA protects the public by lobbying government on issues that support the best
interests of the public. - Answers-False. CLPNA protects the public by ensuring that
only qualified applicants are registered; making the Registered available to the public;
enforcing standards of practice; establishing a continuing competence program; and
investigating complaints into the practice of a regulated member.
The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions
Act. - Answers-False. The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including
the HPA, Regulation, standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
The Registrar has the powers to establish and manage College committees such as the
competence committee. - Answers-False. This is the responsibility of the Council.
Practice permits expire on December 31 of each year. - Answers-True. LPNs are NOT
authorized to work without a valid practice permit.
CLPNA is governed by a Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25%
public members. - Answers-True. The Health Professions Act states that at least 25% of
the voting members of a governing council must be members of the public.
