MODULE 1 - THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF
THE LPN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Canadian Health Act - Answer-1984, act established guidelines to ensure that all
Canadian citizens have equal access to medically necessary services
What settings can an LPN work in? - Answer-LPNs can work in any health care setting;
both clinical and nonclinical
clinical setting - Answer-involving or relating to direct medical treatment or testing of
patients (ex. hospitals, medical clinics, and therapy clinics)
nonclinical setting - Answer-does not involve direct interaction or observation of patients
Types of environments an LPN can work in - Answer-- direct care (acute care,
community setting)
- education (practical nurse program)
- research (research at clinical level)
- administration
If the CLPNA says you can do something, does it mean you can in your workplace? -
Answer-NO - just because the CLPNA outlines this, doesn't necessarily mean your
employer will allow it; your employer will set out what’s expected of you
CLPNA - Answer-college of licensed practical nurses of Alberta; this is the governing
body for all LPN's in Alberta
CNA - Answer-Canadian Nurses Association
Health Professions Act - Answer-- lays out scope of practice for all health care
professionals
- how your profession is governed
Code of Ethics for Nurses - Answer-statements of the professionals' values and beliefs,
which are based on ethical principles
Educational Reform - Answer-name given to goal of changing public education
nursing - Answer-the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and
treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,
communities, and populations
THE LPN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Canadian Health Act - Answer-1984, act established guidelines to ensure that all
Canadian citizens have equal access to medically necessary services
What settings can an LPN work in? - Answer-LPNs can work in any health care setting;
both clinical and nonclinical
clinical setting - Answer-involving or relating to direct medical treatment or testing of
patients (ex. hospitals, medical clinics, and therapy clinics)
nonclinical setting - Answer-does not involve direct interaction or observation of patients
Types of environments an LPN can work in - Answer-- direct care (acute care,
community setting)
- education (practical nurse program)
- research (research at clinical level)
- administration
If the CLPNA says you can do something, does it mean you can in your workplace? -
Answer-NO - just because the CLPNA outlines this, doesn't necessarily mean your
employer will allow it; your employer will set out what’s expected of you
CLPNA - Answer-college of licensed practical nurses of Alberta; this is the governing
body for all LPN's in Alberta
CNA - Answer-Canadian Nurses Association
Health Professions Act - Answer-- lays out scope of practice for all health care
professionals
- how your profession is governed
Code of Ethics for Nurses - Answer-statements of the professionals' values and beliefs,
which are based on ethical principles
Educational Reform - Answer-name given to goal of changing public education
nursing - Answer-the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and
treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,
communities, and populations
