CNO JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (CLASS 2)
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during
care. What action may the College take in this situation?
a) Report the nurse to the employer
b) Investigate the allegation
c) Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
d) Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWERS-Answer: B
Rationales:
A) The employer may investigate but the legislation requires the allegation be
investigated by the College.
B) The College is required under the RHPA to investigate all complaints.
C) This might be an outcome of the complaint but not at this point.
, D) Not the obligation of the College.
Reference: Addressing Complaints at the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process
Guide
Jurisprudence Competency: 1.14
What does the CNO jurisprudence exam assess - ANSWERS-assesses an
applicant's knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, by-laws,
practice standards and guidelines that govern the nursing profession in Ontario.
how is the examination completed
-how long are the results valid for - ANSWERS-The examination is completed
online through a secure website that can only be accessed by applicants to the
College.
-Examination results are valid for five years.
A client writes to the College of Nurses stating that a nurse assaulted him during
care. What action may the College take in this situation?
a) Report the nurse to the employer
b) Investigate the allegation
c) Request that the nurse's employment be terminated
d) Refer the complaint to local law enforcement - ANSWERS-Answer: B
Rationales:
A) The employer may investigate but the legislation requires the allegation be
investigated by the College.
B) The College is required under the RHPA to investigate all complaints.
C) This might be an outcome of the complaint but not at this point.
, D) Not the obligation of the College.
Reference: Addressing Complaints at the College of Nurses of Ontario: Process
Guide
Jurisprudence Competency: 1.14
What does the CNO jurisprudence exam assess - ANSWERS-assesses an
applicant's knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, by-laws,
practice standards and guidelines that govern the nursing profession in Ontario.
how is the examination completed
-how long are the results valid for - ANSWERS-The examination is completed
online through a secure website that can only be accessed by applicants to the
College.
-Examination results are valid for five years.
