JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Nurses are required to develop a learning plan with how many learning goals annually?
- Answer-3
What statements is correct regarding nursing in Ontario? - Answer-Both RN's and
RPN's authorized to the same controlled acts
The nurse consults the provincial Standards of Nursing Practice as she further
contemplates the use of restraints. What is the most important purpose for using
standards of Nursing Practice? - Answer-Standards will act as a guide to the nurses
nursing practice decision making
Billy, a 7 year old boy has been admitted to the hospital to wait for surgery to remove
his inflamed appendix. Billys father has stayed in the hospital with his son. You are the
student nurse assigned to care for Billy. Billys father expresses concerns about his sons
upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the fathers concerns and validates his feelings.
What component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating - Answer-
Empathy
Every nurse registered in the General or Extended Class is required, under the RHPA to
participate in the CNO Quality Assurance Program - Answer-True
Identify which functions are required for regulation of the nursing profession - Answer--
Administering a Quality Assurance Program
- Articulating and promoting practice standards
- Establishing requirements for entry to practice
- Enforcing standards of practice and conduct
Under the Regulated Health Professional Act, the following Controlled Act is authorized
to Nursing: " Managing labour or conducting the delivery of a baby" - Answer-False
The College of Nurses of Ontario has the power to address many complaints made
about nurses. What is not within its powers - Answer-Management decisions of Nursing
Homes
Breach of confidentiality may occur if a computer monitor is left exposed, or if you are
viewing another clients records when you are not assigned to care for that client -
Answer-True
Nurses who are contacted by the College of Nurses of Ontario regarding a complaint
about their practice should seek independent legal advice - Answer-False
, Requisite Skills and Abilities is a Fact Sheet put out by the nursing regulatory body to -
Answer-Inform potential students that in order to meet the entry level practice
competencies requires certain skills and abilities
The Nursing Act and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHIPA) are two pieces of
legislation that determine how the nursing profession is regulated in Ontario. The RHPA
contains a procedural code that is applicable to all of Ontarios self-regulated health
professions. The nursing act establishes a mandate for the nursing regulatory body and
defines a scope of practice - Answer-True
Which of the following are principles of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship? -
Answer-- Asking questions in a logical sequence, avoiding medical or technical jargon,
exploring a clients self-diagnosis
- Using open ended questions, listening for verbal emotions and behavioural cues,
avoid second guessing the client
A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the emergency department with a compound fracture of
the arm. His parents are not reachable. Is consent required to initiate treatment? -
Answer-No, because this is an emergency situation
What is an example of abusive behaviour in the context of the therapeutic nurse-client
relationship? - Answer-A nurse addresses a client in a demanding manner
CNO - Answer-- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Regulatory body for nursing in Ontario
The CNO role - Answer-- Articulating and promoting practice standards
- Establishing requirements for entry to practice
- Administering a Quality Assurance Program
- Enforcing standards of Practice and conduct
What are nurses responsible for when it comes to the CNO - Answer-Every member of
the college is responsible for practising in accordance with the standards of the
profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout her and his nursing
career
Who determines how the nursing profession is regulated in Ontario - Answer--The
nursing Act 1991
-Regulated Health Professions Act 1991
What are the 6 principles of the Code of Conduct - Answer-1) Nurses respect the dignity
of patients and treat them as individuals
2) Nurses work together to promote patient well-being
3) Nurses maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
4) Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patients needs
AND ANSWERS
Nurses are required to develop a learning plan with how many learning goals annually?
- Answer-3
What statements is correct regarding nursing in Ontario? - Answer-Both RN's and
RPN's authorized to the same controlled acts
The nurse consults the provincial Standards of Nursing Practice as she further
contemplates the use of restraints. What is the most important purpose for using
standards of Nursing Practice? - Answer-Standards will act as a guide to the nurses
nursing practice decision making
Billy, a 7 year old boy has been admitted to the hospital to wait for surgery to remove
his inflamed appendix. Billys father has stayed in the hospital with his son. You are the
student nurse assigned to care for Billy. Billys father expresses concerns about his sons
upcoming surgery. The nurse listens to the fathers concerns and validates his feelings.
What component of the nurse-client relationship is the nurse demonstrating - Answer-
Empathy
Every nurse registered in the General or Extended Class is required, under the RHPA to
participate in the CNO Quality Assurance Program - Answer-True
Identify which functions are required for regulation of the nursing profession - Answer--
Administering a Quality Assurance Program
- Articulating and promoting practice standards
- Establishing requirements for entry to practice
- Enforcing standards of practice and conduct
Under the Regulated Health Professional Act, the following Controlled Act is authorized
to Nursing: " Managing labour or conducting the delivery of a baby" - Answer-False
The College of Nurses of Ontario has the power to address many complaints made
about nurses. What is not within its powers - Answer-Management decisions of Nursing
Homes
Breach of confidentiality may occur if a computer monitor is left exposed, or if you are
viewing another clients records when you are not assigned to care for that client -
Answer-True
Nurses who are contacted by the College of Nurses of Ontario regarding a complaint
about their practice should seek independent legal advice - Answer-False
, Requisite Skills and Abilities is a Fact Sheet put out by the nursing regulatory body to -
Answer-Inform potential students that in order to meet the entry level practice
competencies requires certain skills and abilities
The Nursing Act and the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHIPA) are two pieces of
legislation that determine how the nursing profession is regulated in Ontario. The RHPA
contains a procedural code that is applicable to all of Ontarios self-regulated health
professions. The nursing act establishes a mandate for the nursing regulatory body and
defines a scope of practice - Answer-True
Which of the following are principles of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship? -
Answer-- Asking questions in a logical sequence, avoiding medical or technical jargon,
exploring a clients self-diagnosis
- Using open ended questions, listening for verbal emotions and behavioural cues,
avoid second guessing the client
A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the emergency department with a compound fracture of
the arm. His parents are not reachable. Is consent required to initiate treatment? -
Answer-No, because this is an emergency situation
What is an example of abusive behaviour in the context of the therapeutic nurse-client
relationship? - Answer-A nurse addresses a client in a demanding manner
CNO - Answer-- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Regulatory body for nursing in Ontario
The CNO role - Answer-- Articulating and promoting practice standards
- Establishing requirements for entry to practice
- Administering a Quality Assurance Program
- Enforcing standards of Practice and conduct
What are nurses responsible for when it comes to the CNO - Answer-Every member of
the college is responsible for practising in accordance with the standards of the
profession, and for keeping current and competent throughout her and his nursing
career
Who determines how the nursing profession is regulated in Ontario - Answer--The
nursing Act 1991
-Regulated Health Professions Act 1991
What are the 6 principles of the Code of Conduct - Answer-1) Nurses respect the dignity
of patients and treat them as individuals
2) Nurses work together to promote patient well-being
3) Nurses maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
4) Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patients needs
