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CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 177 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+ in 2025
CLPNA may approve programs of study and
education courses for the CORRECT ANSWER>> purposes of registration
requirements. -True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health
Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior
that harms the CORRECT ANSWER>> integrity of the regulated profession. -
True. This includes any type of member action that might
harm the integrity or reputation of a profession. Matters such as members
registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing competence and
practice permits are all defined by the College's
Bylaws. - CORRECT ANSWER>> False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
The LPN Code of Ethics provides ethical guidelines to
practical nurses in dealing
only with their clients and colleagues. - CORRECT ANSWER>> False. The Code of
Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the
profession, colleagues and one's self.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as
authorized by CORRECT ANSWER>> the Health
Professions Act. - 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.
When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not
have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. It is important that each professional recognizes their limitations
and when necessary, to seek assistance from a colleague or to refer the client to
someone with appropriate skills.
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LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social
media to communicate and CORRECT ANSWER>> develop relationships
with clients. -False. The Code of Ethics
requires that professional boundaries and strict confidentiality be maintained
when using electronic or social media.
Under the Health Professions Act, a College may set and
CORRECT ANSWER>> negotiate professional fees. -The Health Professions
,Act prohibits a College from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being
a certified bargaining agent.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice
CORRECT ANSWER>> under supervision. True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
CORRECT ANSWER>> government. -
False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. Restricted activities are define in Schedule 7.1 of the
Government Organization Act. Restricted activities are those activities that are
considered high risk to the public and therefore are restricted to those regulated
health professionals authorized to perform such activities.
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it
can investigate the conduct CORRECT ANSWER>>
or competence of a regulated member. - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>True. Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of
practice permits to meeting the requirements of the CCP.
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When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional CORRECT ANSWER>> conduct and a hearing is held. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>>
evidence of having good character and reputation. - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. The Standards are part of a national framework that was
developed and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to
obtain further CORRECT ANSWER>> information
, regarding a complaint. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>> members
present. - False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members
present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change CORRECT ANSWER>> during their year. -True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. The term is for 3 months or less.
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When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional CORRECT ANSWER>> conduct and a hearing is held. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>> unprofessional conduct complaints. -
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
CORRECT ANSWER>> profession. -
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
CORRECT ANSWER>> colleagues and oneself. -
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of
Ethics. An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior
that harms the CORRECT ANSWER>> integrity of the regulated
profession. -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. - CORRECT ANSWER>> 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 CORRECT ANSWER>> basis is the College Bylaws. -True. Also
policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 177 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
ALREADY GRADED A+ in 2025
CLPNA may approve programs of study and
education courses for the CORRECT ANSWER>> purposes of registration
requirements. -True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health
Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior
that harms the CORRECT ANSWER>> integrity of the regulated profession. -
True. This includes any type of member action that might
harm the integrity or reputation of a profession. Matters such as members
registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing competence and
practice permits are all defined by the College's
Bylaws. - CORRECT ANSWER>> False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
The LPN Code of Ethics provides ethical guidelines to
practical nurses in dealing
only with their clients and colleagues. - CORRECT ANSWER>> False. The Code of
Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the
profession, colleagues and one's self.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as
authorized by CORRECT ANSWER>> the Health
Professions Act. - 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.
When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not
have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. It is important that each professional recognizes their limitations
and when necessary, to seek assistance from a colleague or to refer the client to
someone with appropriate skills.
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LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social
media to communicate and CORRECT ANSWER>> develop relationships
with clients. -False. The Code of Ethics
requires that professional boundaries and strict confidentiality be maintained
when using electronic or social media.
Under the Health Professions Act, a College may set and
CORRECT ANSWER>> negotiate professional fees. -The Health Professions
,Act prohibits a College from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being
a certified bargaining agent.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice
CORRECT ANSWER>> under supervision. True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
CORRECT ANSWER>> government. -
False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. Restricted activities are define in Schedule 7.1 of the
Government Organization Act. Restricted activities are those activities that are
considered high risk to the public and therefore are restricted to those regulated
health professionals authorized to perform such activities.
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it
can investigate the conduct CORRECT ANSWER>>
or competence of a regulated member. - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>True. Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of
practice permits to meeting the requirements of the CCP.
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When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional CORRECT ANSWER>> conduct and a hearing is held. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>>
evidence of having good character and reputation. - 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. The Standards are part of a national framework that was
developed and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to
obtain further CORRECT ANSWER>> information
, regarding a complaint. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>> members
present. - False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members
present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change CORRECT ANSWER>> during their year. -True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - CORRECT
ANSWER>>False. The term is for 3 months or less.
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When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional CORRECT ANSWER>> conduct and a hearing is held. -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 CORRECT ANSWER>> unprofessional conduct complaints. -
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
CORRECT ANSWER>> profession. -
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
CORRECT ANSWER>> colleagues and oneself. -
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of
Ethics. An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior
that harms the CORRECT ANSWER>> integrity of the regulated
profession. -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. - CORRECT ANSWER>> 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 CORRECT ANSWER>> basis is the College Bylaws. -True. Also
policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
