Module 1 - The Role and Scope of the LPN Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Module 1 - The Role and Scope of the LPN Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 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 Canadian Health Act - Answer-1984, act established guidelines to ensure that all Canadian citizens have equal access to medically necessary services 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 How long have LPN's been practicing in Alberta? - Answer-Over 66 years CNAs - Answer-certified nursing assistant; this is what LPN's started out as in 1947 RNAs - Answer-registered nursing assistant; the name changed from CNA to RNA in 1978 when Orderlies joined the health professions LPNs - Answer-Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN's finally got this name and have been practising as LPN's since 1990 Impact of Canadian Health Act on Health Care delivery - Answer-the primary objective of Canadian health care policy is to protect, promote and restore the physical and mental well-being of residents of Canada and to facilitate reasonable access to health services without financial or other barriers - public health care system!