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CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the
purposes of registration requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-True. This is
one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must
provide evidence of having good character and reputation. - CORRECT
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 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
information regarding a complaint. - CORRECT ANSWER-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
members present. - CORRECT ANSWER-False. A quorum consists of 15
regulated members present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change during their year. - CORRECT ANSWER-
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.
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. - CORRECT 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.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity
of the regulated profession. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 the
Health Professions Act. - CORRECT 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.
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.
LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate
and develop relationships with clients. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 negotiate
professional fees. - CORRECT ANSWER-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 under
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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 or competence of a regulated member. - CORRECT ANSWER-
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