JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
A practice permit must be on display or made available for inspection upon the request
of employers or the public. - Answer-TRUE
Matters such as member registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - Answer-
FALSE
These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - Answer-
TRUE
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answer-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 president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answer-FALSE
The LPN Code of Ethics are only suggested guidelines for conduct and behaviour;
regulated members are free to use their discretion in following them. - Answer-FALSE
Mandatory registration requirements are only applicable to those PNs in clinical
practice. - Answer-FALSE
A quorum at all meetings of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present.
- Answer-FALSE
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of
registration requirements. - Answer-TRUE
This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
Employers are prohibited by law from knowingly employing any individual who is
required to be registered with the College but is not. - Answer-TRUE
, If a CLPNA regulated member is found to be guilty of unprofessional conduct by a
Hearing Tribunal, they may be have their practice permit suspended or cancelled. -
Answer-TRUE
Specialty competencies are acquired through completion of approved programs and
advanced certification. - Answer-TRUE
Individuals volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory
registration. - Answer-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.
CLPNA bylaws must be approved by the government and made available to the public.
- Answer-FALSE
Regulated members of CLPNA have a legal responsibility to report offences and
instances of professional negligence; such reporting is not considered a breach of
confidentiality. - Answer-TRUE
An individual who resigns from the College and wishes to reapply for registration at a
future date can simply submit a status change form. - Answer-FALSE
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done
under the supervision of a LPN. - Answer-TRUE
HCA are also permitted to perform activities of daily living. The employer's policies
determines what HCAs can and cannot do.
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.
- Answer-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.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health
Professions Act. - Answer-TRUE
The Health Professions Act states the key regulatory responsibilities of a College, which
relate registration and practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing
competence and professional conduct.
Under the Health Professions Act, a
College may set and negotiate professional fees - Answer-FALSE
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
A practice permit must be on display or made available for inspection upon the request
of employers or the public. - Answer-TRUE
Matters such as member registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - Answer-
FALSE
These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - Answer-
TRUE
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answer-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 president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answer-FALSE
The LPN Code of Ethics are only suggested guidelines for conduct and behaviour;
regulated members are free to use their discretion in following them. - Answer-FALSE
Mandatory registration requirements are only applicable to those PNs in clinical
practice. - Answer-FALSE
A quorum at all meetings of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present.
- Answer-FALSE
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of
registration requirements. - Answer-TRUE
This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
Employers are prohibited by law from knowingly employing any individual who is
required to be registered with the College but is not. - Answer-TRUE
, If a CLPNA regulated member is found to be guilty of unprofessional conduct by a
Hearing Tribunal, they may be have their practice permit suspended or cancelled. -
Answer-TRUE
Specialty competencies are acquired through completion of approved programs and
advanced certification. - Answer-TRUE
Individuals volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory
registration. - Answer-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.
CLPNA bylaws must be approved by the government and made available to the public.
- Answer-FALSE
Regulated members of CLPNA have a legal responsibility to report offences and
instances of professional negligence; such reporting is not considered a breach of
confidentiality. - Answer-TRUE
An individual who resigns from the College and wishes to reapply for registration at a
future date can simply submit a status change form. - Answer-FALSE
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done
under the supervision of a LPN. - Answer-TRUE
HCA are also permitted to perform activities of daily living. The employer's policies
determines what HCAs can and cannot do.
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.
- Answer-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.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health
Professions Act. - Answer-TRUE
The Health Professions Act states the key regulatory responsibilities of a College, which
relate registration and practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing
competence and professional conduct.
Under the Health Professions Act, a
College may set and negotiate professional fees - Answer-FALSE
