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Jurisprudence Exam
What statement best articulates the overall responsibility for all nurses to practice with CNOs standards of
practice?
Nurses will practice in accordance with the standards of the profession and will keep current and
competent throughout their nursing careers
How are peer assessors assigned in CNO’s QA program?
College assigns
Which one of the following is considered a directive?
A written physician’s order that maybe used
What is included in the mandatory requirements for nurses who are randomly selected to participate in
the CNO’s QA program?
Peer assessment
The nurse encounters a confused, combative client. Which of the following would represent abuse?
Ignoring the client until he becomes calm
Are nurse administrators accountable to practice in accordance with all CNO standards of practice?
Yes, because all nurses are accountable to the standards of practice regardless of role
Why is using the RPN, RN, or NP considered misinterpretation of an individual if an individual is not
registered with CNO?
The titles are protected under legislation
Which of the following represent a component of therapeutic communication used by nurses?
Modify their communication style for each client
A nurse is obtaining consent from a client for treatment. The nurse describes the information about the Tx
required to make a decision. What else must the nurse do to provide informed consent?
Respond to the client’s questions regarding Tx
A nurse is providing care for a client in the client’s home. After the nurse provides treatment, the client
invites the nurse out for coffee. How should the nurse respond?
Decline the offer and clarify the nurse’s role I the nurse-client relationship
In which of the following situation can a nurse accept and perform a delegated task?
When an authorizing mechanism is in place
A nurse may disclose personal health information without consent in which of the following situations?
Risk of serious harms
Fairness (CNO Practice Standards: Ethics)
Allocating health resources for objective health-related situations
According to the CNO Practice Standard: Professional Standards, Revised 2002, which one of the
following options best reflects the standard statements of Knowledge Application?
Incorporates evidenced-informed practice into clinical performance?
What federal legislation relates to narcotics?
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
, 2
According to CNO Practice Standards: Ethics, what is the component of the definition of the Ethical Value
of Truthfulness?
Speaking or acting without intending to deceive
Sue, a nurse, has arrived home at the end of a long shift and realizes that she forgot to sign for a
medication. She calls the unit to ask a colleague to “sign my name on the record.” The colleague refuses.
What is the rationale for his refusal to sign?
Falsifying a record is an example of professional misconduct
When sharing health information, in which of the following scenarios is the nurse best demonstrating
confidentiality?
Discussion with the client’s employer, with the client’s permission
While off duty, a nurse is charged with impaired driving. Ultimately, she is found guilty of this offence.
Does she have obligations to the CNO
Yes, because the nurse must self-report a finding of guilt for an offence
What is one nursing responsibility when deciding whether to use restraints?
Using the restraint that is least restrictive to the client
Which of the following about the Practice Assessment component of CNO QA program is true?
Selected nurse are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
An RN is precepting a nursing student. The student is performing many aspects of care. In this situation,
what is the role of the RN?
Supervising
Consistent with the Nursing Act, 1991, which of the following involves a nurse correctly exercising the
right to refuse assignments or discontinue nursing services?
A nurse is called at home and asked to work an extra shift over the weekend. The nurse is very
fatigued and refuses
As part of his end of life care, a client decides he wants only palliative measures to maintain his quality of
life. The nurse doesn’t support the client’s decision and does not feel he can provide care to the client.
How should the nurse proceed?
Arrange for another HCP
Which is one purpose of nursing documentation?
To communicate interventions in care to the health care team
Which one of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates unequal power in the nurse-client
relationship?
Administering an antibiotic as ordered
Which one of the following situations would obligate a nurse to make a report to another regulatory health
college?
A chiropractor is having sexual relations with a current client
A client situation arises that may present an ethical issue. What is the first thing the nurse must do?
Determine the client’s wishes
What is the purpose of mandatory reporting?
To allow the CNO to take action to protect the public and use innovative approaches to help
rehabilitate the nurse
Jurisprudence Exam
What statement best articulates the overall responsibility for all nurses to practice with CNOs standards of
practice?
Nurses will practice in accordance with the standards of the profession and will keep current and
competent throughout their nursing careers
How are peer assessors assigned in CNO’s QA program?
College assigns
Which one of the following is considered a directive?
A written physician’s order that maybe used
What is included in the mandatory requirements for nurses who are randomly selected to participate in
the CNO’s QA program?
Peer assessment
The nurse encounters a confused, combative client. Which of the following would represent abuse?
Ignoring the client until he becomes calm
Are nurse administrators accountable to practice in accordance with all CNO standards of practice?
Yes, because all nurses are accountable to the standards of practice regardless of role
Why is using the RPN, RN, or NP considered misinterpretation of an individual if an individual is not
registered with CNO?
The titles are protected under legislation
Which of the following represent a component of therapeutic communication used by nurses?
Modify their communication style for each client
A nurse is obtaining consent from a client for treatment. The nurse describes the information about the Tx
required to make a decision. What else must the nurse do to provide informed consent?
Respond to the client’s questions regarding Tx
A nurse is providing care for a client in the client’s home. After the nurse provides treatment, the client
invites the nurse out for coffee. How should the nurse respond?
Decline the offer and clarify the nurse’s role I the nurse-client relationship
In which of the following situation can a nurse accept and perform a delegated task?
When an authorizing mechanism is in place
A nurse may disclose personal health information without consent in which of the following situations?
Risk of serious harms
Fairness (CNO Practice Standards: Ethics)
Allocating health resources for objective health-related situations
According to the CNO Practice Standard: Professional Standards, Revised 2002, which one of the
following options best reflects the standard statements of Knowledge Application?
Incorporates evidenced-informed practice into clinical performance?
What federal legislation relates to narcotics?
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
, 2
According to CNO Practice Standards: Ethics, what is the component of the definition of the Ethical Value
of Truthfulness?
Speaking or acting without intending to deceive
Sue, a nurse, has arrived home at the end of a long shift and realizes that she forgot to sign for a
medication. She calls the unit to ask a colleague to “sign my name on the record.” The colleague refuses.
What is the rationale for his refusal to sign?
Falsifying a record is an example of professional misconduct
When sharing health information, in which of the following scenarios is the nurse best demonstrating
confidentiality?
Discussion with the client’s employer, with the client’s permission
While off duty, a nurse is charged with impaired driving. Ultimately, she is found guilty of this offence.
Does she have obligations to the CNO
Yes, because the nurse must self-report a finding of guilt for an offence
What is one nursing responsibility when deciding whether to use restraints?
Using the restraint that is least restrictive to the client
Which of the following about the Practice Assessment component of CNO QA program is true?
Selected nurse are required to submit their annual learning plan to CNO
An RN is precepting a nursing student. The student is performing many aspects of care. In this situation,
what is the role of the RN?
Supervising
Consistent with the Nursing Act, 1991, which of the following involves a nurse correctly exercising the
right to refuse assignments or discontinue nursing services?
A nurse is called at home and asked to work an extra shift over the weekend. The nurse is very
fatigued and refuses
As part of his end of life care, a client decides he wants only palliative measures to maintain his quality of
life. The nurse doesn’t support the client’s decision and does not feel he can provide care to the client.
How should the nurse proceed?
Arrange for another HCP
Which is one purpose of nursing documentation?
To communicate interventions in care to the health care team
Which one of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates unequal power in the nurse-client
relationship?
Administering an antibiotic as ordered
Which one of the following situations would obligate a nurse to make a report to another regulatory health
college?
A chiropractor is having sexual relations with a current client
A client situation arises that may present an ethical issue. What is the first thing the nurse must do?
Determine the client’s wishes
What is the purpose of mandatory reporting?
To allow the CNO to take action to protect the public and use innovative approaches to help
rehabilitate the nurse
