CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Complaints against regulated members can be made anonymously. - Answers-False.
Complaints must be made in writing with the name, signature and contact information of
the person filing the complaint.
The individual making the complaint against regulated CLPNA member has the right to
appeal a decision of the Hearing Tribunal. - Answers-False. Under the HPA, only the
member being investigated and the Complaints Director have the right to appeal the
decision of a Hearing Tribunal.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answers-
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done
under the supervision of a LPN> - Answers-True. HCA are also permitted to perform
activities of daily living. The employer's policies determines what HCAs can and cannot
do.
Only regulated RNs, RPNs and LPNs are permitted to use the term "nurse". - Answers-
True. Other terms protects by the HPA are "college, "registered", and "specialist".
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
Complaints against regulated members can be made anonymously. - Answers-False.
Complaints must be made in writing with the name, signature and contact information of
the person filing the complaint.
The individual making the complaint against regulated CLPNA member has the right to
appeal a decision of the Hearing Tribunal. - Answers-False. Under the HPA, only the
member being investigated and the Complaints Director have the right to appeal the
decision of a Hearing Tribunal.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answers-
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done
under the supervision of a LPN> - Answers-True. HCA are also permitted to perform
activities of daily living. The employer's policies determines what HCAs can and cannot
do.
Only regulated RNs, RPNs and LPNs are permitted to use the term "nurse". - Answers-
True. Other terms protects by the HPA are "college, "registered", and "specialist".
