CNO Jurisprudence Exam Questions
and Answers, Latest Updated
(GRADED)
Description: This comprehensive revision set contains 200 multiple-choice questions
(MCQs) covering the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Exam. Topics
include the Nursing Act, 1991, Professional Standards, Code of Conduct, Ethics,
Consent, Confidentiality, Scope of Practice, Delegation, Documentation,
Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Professional
Misconduct. Each question includes the correct answer with a ✅ symbol. Answers are
intentionally mixed (not all A, B, C, or D) to simulate real exam conditions.
Keywords: CNO, Jurisprudence Exam, Nursing Act 1991, Professional Standards, Code
of Conduct, Ethics, Consent, Confidentiality, Scope of Practice, Delegation,
Documentation, Medication, Abuse Prevention, Quality Assurance, Professional
Misconduct, Ontario, RN, RPN, NP, 2024, 2025.
Q1. What is the primary purpose of the CNO Jurisprudence Exam?
A. To assess clinical nursing skills
B. To test knowledge of nursing legislation, regulations, and standards ✅
C. To evaluate communication abilities
D. To measure years of experience
Q2. Which legislation governs nursing practice in Ontario?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991 ✅
,C. Health Protection and Promotion Act
D. Public Hospitals Act
Q3. How many members does the CNO Council have?
A. 15
B. 21
C. 25 ✅
D. 30
Q4. What is the role of the CNO?
A. To provide nursing care
B. To regulate nursing in the public interest ✅
C. To advocate for nurses' salaries
D. To operate hospitals
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a controlled act under the Nursing Act, 1991?
A. Performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis
B. Administering a substance by injection
C. Prescribing a hearing aid ✅
D. Setting a fracture
Q6. Who can perform controlled acts?
A. Any healthcare worker
B. Only authorized regulated health professionals ✅
C. Any hospital employee
D. Nursing students independently
Q7. What is the most important consideration when making nursing decisions?
A. The nurse's convenience
B. The client's best interest ✅
C. The employer's policy
D. The physician's preference
,Q8. What does the Code of Conduct outline?
A. Salary expectations
B. Expected behaviours and responsibilities of nurses ✅
C. Hospital dress code
D. Shift scheduling
Q9. How many principles are in the Code of Conduct?
A. 5
B. 6 ✅
C. 7
D. 8
Q10. Which principle is NOT part of the Code of Conduct?
A. Nurses respect clients' dignity
B. Nurses provide safe and competent care
C. Nurses prioritize their own needs first ✅
D. Nurses maintain public trust
Q11. What is informed consent?
A. Consent given by a physician
B. Consent given voluntarily with full understanding ✅
C. Consent implied by the client's silence
D. Consent given by a family member
Q12. Who can give consent for a treatment?
A. A capable client ✅
B. The nurse
C. The hospital administrator
D. Any family member
Q13. What is the age of consent for health care in Ontario?
A. 16
B. 18
, C. There is no fixed age; capacity is assessed ✅
D. 21
Q14. What should a nurse do if a client refuses treatment?
A. Force the treatment
B. Respect the refusal ✅
C. Ask the family to convince the client
D. Ignore the refusal
Q15. What is a substitute decision-maker (SDM)?
A. A nurse assigned to the client
B. A person authorized to give consent on behalf of an incapable client ✅
C. A hospital lawyer
D. A police officer
Q16. What is the hierarchy of SDMs in Ontario?
A. Spouse, parent, child, sibling
B. Guardian, spouse, child, parent, sibling ✅
C. Child, parent, spouse, guardian
D. Sibling, parent, spouse, guardian
Q17. What does confidentiality mean in nursing?
A. Sharing client information with all staff
B. Keeping client information private and secure ✅
C. Discussing clients in public areas
D. Posting client updates on social media
Q18. When can a nurse breach confidentiality?
A. When gossiping with colleagues
B. When required by law or to prevent serious harm ✅
C. When the client is annoying
D. When the nurse is off duty
and Answers, Latest Updated
(GRADED)
Description: This comprehensive revision set contains 200 multiple-choice questions
(MCQs) covering the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Jurisprudence Exam. Topics
include the Nursing Act, 1991, Professional Standards, Code of Conduct, Ethics,
Consent, Confidentiality, Scope of Practice, Delegation, Documentation,
Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Professional
Misconduct. Each question includes the correct answer with a ✅ symbol. Answers are
intentionally mixed (not all A, B, C, or D) to simulate real exam conditions.
Keywords: CNO, Jurisprudence Exam, Nursing Act 1991, Professional Standards, Code
of Conduct, Ethics, Consent, Confidentiality, Scope of Practice, Delegation,
Documentation, Medication, Abuse Prevention, Quality Assurance, Professional
Misconduct, Ontario, RN, RPN, NP, 2024, 2025.
Q1. What is the primary purpose of the CNO Jurisprudence Exam?
A. To assess clinical nursing skills
B. To test knowledge of nursing legislation, regulations, and standards ✅
C. To evaluate communication abilities
D. To measure years of experience
Q2. Which legislation governs nursing practice in Ontario?
A. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
B. Nursing Act, 1991 ✅
,C. Health Protection and Promotion Act
D. Public Hospitals Act
Q3. How many members does the CNO Council have?
A. 15
B. 21
C. 25 ✅
D. 30
Q4. What is the role of the CNO?
A. To provide nursing care
B. To regulate nursing in the public interest ✅
C. To advocate for nurses' salaries
D. To operate hospitals
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a controlled act under the Nursing Act, 1991?
A. Performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis
B. Administering a substance by injection
C. Prescribing a hearing aid ✅
D. Setting a fracture
Q6. Who can perform controlled acts?
A. Any healthcare worker
B. Only authorized regulated health professionals ✅
C. Any hospital employee
D. Nursing students independently
Q7. What is the most important consideration when making nursing decisions?
A. The nurse's convenience
B. The client's best interest ✅
C. The employer's policy
D. The physician's preference
,Q8. What does the Code of Conduct outline?
A. Salary expectations
B. Expected behaviours and responsibilities of nurses ✅
C. Hospital dress code
D. Shift scheduling
Q9. How many principles are in the Code of Conduct?
A. 5
B. 6 ✅
C. 7
D. 8
Q10. Which principle is NOT part of the Code of Conduct?
A. Nurses respect clients' dignity
B. Nurses provide safe and competent care
C. Nurses prioritize their own needs first ✅
D. Nurses maintain public trust
Q11. What is informed consent?
A. Consent given by a physician
B. Consent given voluntarily with full understanding ✅
C. Consent implied by the client's silence
D. Consent given by a family member
Q12. Who can give consent for a treatment?
A. A capable client ✅
B. The nurse
C. The hospital administrator
D. Any family member
Q13. What is the age of consent for health care in Ontario?
A. 16
B. 18
, C. There is no fixed age; capacity is assessed ✅
D. 21
Q14. What should a nurse do if a client refuses treatment?
A. Force the treatment
B. Respect the refusal ✅
C. Ask the family to convince the client
D. Ignore the refusal
Q15. What is a substitute decision-maker (SDM)?
A. A nurse assigned to the client
B. A person authorized to give consent on behalf of an incapable client ✅
C. A hospital lawyer
D. A police officer
Q16. What is the hierarchy of SDMs in Ontario?
A. Spouse, parent, child, sibling
B. Guardian, spouse, child, parent, sibling ✅
C. Child, parent, spouse, guardian
D. Sibling, parent, spouse, guardian
Q17. What does confidentiality mean in nursing?
A. Sharing client information with all staff
B. Keeping client information private and secure ✅
C. Discussing clients in public areas
D. Posting client updates on social media
Q18. When can a nurse breach confidentiality?
A. When gossiping with colleagues
B. When required by law or to prevent serious harm ✅
C. When the client is annoying
D. When the nurse is off duty
