CLPNA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is the goal of mentorship? - Answer-To assist in meeting ongoing career and
learning needs
What is a Competency Profile? - Answer-Document that tells you what you can and
cannot do; includes knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that you must have in
order to be an LPN in AB
Competency - Answer-A specific demonstration of knowledge, skills, etc.
Standard - Answer-General direction and guideline for practice; min. requirement that
must be met
Hearing tribunal - Answer-- Protects the public and makes decisions on investigated
complaints
- Req'd to participate in a min. of 3 hearings in 1 calendar year = usually lasts 1-2 full
days and typically held in Edmonton or Calgary
How long is misconduct on or after April 1, 2019 posted for? - Answer-5 year, but if
sexual abuse it is published indefinitely
Misconduct - Answer-Unacceptable behaviour within the scope of professions practice
Incompetence - Answer-Failure to meet minimum accepted standards
Conduct unbecoming of a member of the profession - Answer-Behaviour outside a
professions practice that may bring the profession into disrepute
Mentorship - Answer-A formal supportive relationship between two, or more, health
professionals that has the potential to result in professional growth or development for
both mentors and mentees
How long is a temporary permit good for? - Answer-1 year from date of registration
requisite skills - Answer-- formal requirements to register with the CLPNA
- public expect that care will be provided safely and competency
- LPNs have the duty to provide safe and appropriate nursing care and to practice
collaboratively with other health care members in diverse settings
Requisite skills and abilities - Answer-- cognitive
- communication
- interpersonal
- behavioural
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026
What is the goal of mentorship? - Answer-To assist in meeting ongoing career and
learning needs
What is a Competency Profile? - Answer-Document that tells you what you can and
cannot do; includes knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours that you must have in
order to be an LPN in AB
Competency - Answer-A specific demonstration of knowledge, skills, etc.
Standard - Answer-General direction and guideline for practice; min. requirement that
must be met
Hearing tribunal - Answer-- Protects the public and makes decisions on investigated
complaints
- Req'd to participate in a min. of 3 hearings in 1 calendar year = usually lasts 1-2 full
days and typically held in Edmonton or Calgary
How long is misconduct on or after April 1, 2019 posted for? - Answer-5 year, but if
sexual abuse it is published indefinitely
Misconduct - Answer-Unacceptable behaviour within the scope of professions practice
Incompetence - Answer-Failure to meet minimum accepted standards
Conduct unbecoming of a member of the profession - Answer-Behaviour outside a
professions practice that may bring the profession into disrepute
Mentorship - Answer-A formal supportive relationship between two, or more, health
professionals that has the potential to result in professional growth or development for
both mentors and mentees
How long is a temporary permit good for? - Answer-1 year from date of registration
requisite skills - Answer-- formal requirements to register with the CLPNA
- public expect that care will be provided safely and competency
- LPNs have the duty to provide safe and appropriate nursing care and to practice
collaboratively with other health care members in diverse settings
Requisite skills and abilities - Answer-- cognitive
- communication
- interpersonal
- behavioural
