Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers
(2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
CNO MISSION
regulating nursing in the public interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario:
1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions:
1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
5 statutory committeess
1. Discipline
2. Fitness to Practice
3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports
4. Quality Assurance
5. Registration
The Outreach Program provides ways for nurses to engage in
_____________ ___________ by offering consultation and resources
to help members practise according to the practice standards.
nursing regulation
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to
demonstrate the wide range of competencies in this document.
knowledge
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are beginning practitioners whose level of autonomy
and proficiency will grow through ______________ and
______________ from the interprofessional health care team.
collaboration
support
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are _____________ to practise safely, competently
and ethically in situations of health and illness with individuals across
the lifespan.
prepared
,COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs' practice decisions are _________-___________ and
must take into account the environment, the client's circumstances
and whether the client's needs can be met by the entry-level RPN.
client-specific
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are
_______________ across diverse practice settings.
transferable
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing,
health and social sciences, ethics, leadership and research.
knowledge base
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance
practices, including ____________ _____________.
Reflective Practice
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to
support clinical decision-making and reflect upon practice
experiences.
critical thinking
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides.
care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers
assigning care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Knowing and recognizing her or his _______________ __________
(knowledge, skill and judgment) when making decisions and
providing care to clients.
competence level
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Actively identifying and asking ________________ of self, colleagues
(including members of the Interprofessional health care team) and
clients.
questions
,The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
The application of _____________ to ______________ via the use of
critical thinking and problem-solving skills consistent with the RPN's
educational preparation.
theory to practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates professional conduct; practises in accordance with
legislation and the standards as determined by the regulatory body
and the practice setting; and demonstrates that the primary duty is to
the client to ensure consistently safe, competent and ethical care
Professional Responsibility and Accountability
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates competence in professional judgments and practice
decisions by applying principles implied in the ethical framework, and
by using knowledge from many sources. Engages in critical thinking
to inform clinical decision- making, which includes both systematic
and analytical processes, along with reflective and critical processes.
Establishes therapeutic caring and culturally safe relationships with
clients and health care team members based on appropriate relational
boundaries and respect
Ethical Practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of public protection
and the duty to practise nursing in collaboration with clients and
other members of the health care team to provide and improve health
care services in the best interests of the public.
Service to the Public
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of professional self-regulation by
developing and enhancing one's competence, ensuring consistently
safe practice, and ensuring and maintaining one's fitness to practise.
Self-Regulation
DEFINITION
The obligation to answer for the professional, ethical and legal
responsibilities of one's activities and duties.
ACCOUNTABILITY
DEFINITION
Actively supporting a right and good cause; supporting others for
speaking for themselves or speaking on behalf of those who cannot
speak for themselves.
, ADVOCATE
DEFINITION
defining lines that separate the therapeutic behaviour of an RPN from
any behaviour that, well-intentioned or not, could reduce the benefit
of nursing care to clients, families or communities.
BOUNDARY
DEFINITION
Individuals, families, groups or entire communities across the
lifespan who require nursing expertise.
CLIENT
DEFINITION
To work together with one or more members of the health care team
who each make a unique contribution to achieving a common goal.
Each individual contributes from within the limits of her or his scope
of practice.
COLLABORATE
DEFINITION
An organized group of people bound together by ties of social, ethnic,
cultural or occupational origin; or by geographic location.
COMMUNITY
DEFINITION
The ability of a nurse to integrate the professional attributes required
to perform in a given role, situation or practice setting. Professional
attributes include, but are not limited to, knowledge, skill, judgment,
values and beliefs.
COMPETENCE
DEFINITION
Descriptions of the expected performance behaviour that reflects the
professional attributes required in a given nursing role, situation or
practice setting.
COMPETENCY STATEMENTS
DEFINITION
Activities that are considered potentially harmful if performed by
unqualified people.
CONTROLLED ACTS
DEFINITION
Reasoning in which one analyzes the use of language, formulates
problems, clarifies and explains assumptions, weighs evidences,
evaluate conclusions, discriminates between pros and cons, and
(2022/2023) (Verified Answers)
CNO MISSION
regulating nursing in the public interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario:
1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions:
1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
5 statutory committeess
1. Discipline
2. Fitness to Practice
3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports
4. Quality Assurance
5. Registration
The Outreach Program provides ways for nurses to engage in
_____________ ___________ by offering consultation and resources
to help members practise according to the practice standards.
nursing regulation
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to
demonstrate the wide range of competencies in this document.
knowledge
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are beginning practitioners whose level of autonomy
and proficiency will grow through ______________ and
______________ from the interprofessional health care team.
collaboration
support
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are _____________ to practise safely, competently
and ethically in situations of health and illness with individuals across
the lifespan.
prepared
,COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs' practice decisions are _________-___________ and
must take into account the environment, the client's circumstances
and whether the client's needs can be met by the entry-level RPN.
client-specific
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are
_______________ across diverse practice settings.
transferable
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing,
health and social sciences, ethics, leadership and research.
knowledge base
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance
practices, including ____________ _____________.
Reflective Practice
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to
support clinical decision-making and reflect upon practice
experiences.
critical thinking
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides.
care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers
assigning care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Knowing and recognizing her or his _______________ __________
(knowledge, skill and judgment) when making decisions and
providing care to clients.
competence level
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Actively identifying and asking ________________ of self, colleagues
(including members of the Interprofessional health care team) and
clients.
questions
,The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
The application of _____________ to ______________ via the use of
critical thinking and problem-solving skills consistent with the RPN's
educational preparation.
theory to practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates professional conduct; practises in accordance with
legislation and the standards as determined by the regulatory body
and the practice setting; and demonstrates that the primary duty is to
the client to ensure consistently safe, competent and ethical care
Professional Responsibility and Accountability
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates competence in professional judgments and practice
decisions by applying principles implied in the ethical framework, and
by using knowledge from many sources. Engages in critical thinking
to inform clinical decision- making, which includes both systematic
and analytical processes, along with reflective and critical processes.
Establishes therapeutic caring and culturally safe relationships with
clients and health care team members based on appropriate relational
boundaries and respect
Ethical Practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of public protection
and the duty to practise nursing in collaboration with clients and
other members of the health care team to provide and improve health
care services in the best interests of the public.
Service to the Public
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of professional self-regulation by
developing and enhancing one's competence, ensuring consistently
safe practice, and ensuring and maintaining one's fitness to practise.
Self-Regulation
DEFINITION
The obligation to answer for the professional, ethical and legal
responsibilities of one's activities and duties.
ACCOUNTABILITY
DEFINITION
Actively supporting a right and good cause; supporting others for
speaking for themselves or speaking on behalf of those who cannot
speak for themselves.
, ADVOCATE
DEFINITION
defining lines that separate the therapeutic behaviour of an RPN from
any behaviour that, well-intentioned or not, could reduce the benefit
of nursing care to clients, families or communities.
BOUNDARY
DEFINITION
Individuals, families, groups or entire communities across the
lifespan who require nursing expertise.
CLIENT
DEFINITION
To work together with one or more members of the health care team
who each make a unique contribution to achieving a common goal.
Each individual contributes from within the limits of her or his scope
of practice.
COLLABORATE
DEFINITION
An organized group of people bound together by ties of social, ethnic,
cultural or occupational origin; or by geographic location.
COMMUNITY
DEFINITION
The ability of a nurse to integrate the professional attributes required
to perform in a given role, situation or practice setting. Professional
attributes include, but are not limited to, knowledge, skill, judgment,
values and beliefs.
COMPETENCE
DEFINITION
Descriptions of the expected performance behaviour that reflects the
professional attributes required in a given nursing role, situation or
practice setting.
COMPETENCY STATEMENTS
DEFINITION
Activities that are considered potentially harmful if performed by
unqualified people.
CONTROLLED ACTS
DEFINITION
Reasoning in which one analyzes the use of language, formulates
problems, clarifies and explains assumptions, weighs evidences,
evaluate conclusions, discriminates between pros and cons, and
