CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam 2025 VERIFIED Study Guide + Practice Questions A+
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CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act. <<
correct answer >>An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or
reputation of a profession. << correct answer >>Matters such as members registers and registration,
restricted activities, continuing competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws.
False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation. << correct answer >>The LPN Code of Ethics
provides ethical guidelines to practical nurses in dealing only with their clients and colleagues. False.
The Code of Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the profession, colleagues and one's
self. << correct answer >>CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the
Health Professions Act. True. The Health Professions Act states the key regulatory responsibilities of a
College, which relate registration and practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing
competence and professional conduct. << correct answer >>When a regulated member encounters a
difficult situation for which they may not have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can.
False. It is important that each professional recognizes their limitations and when necessary, to
seek assistance from a colleague or to refer the client to someone with appropriate skills. << correct
answer >>LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate and develop
relationships with clients. False. The Code of Ethics requires that professional boundaries and
strict confidentiality be maintained when using electronic or social media. << correct answer >>Under
the Health Professions Act, a College may set and negotiate professional fees. The Health Professions
Act prohibits a College from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being a certified bargaining
agent. << correct answer >>A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under
supervision. True. << correct answer >>Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
government. False. << correct answer >>Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act.
False. Restricted activities are define in Schedule 7.1 of the Government Organization Act.
Restricted activities are those activities that are considered high risk to the public and therefore are
restricted to those regulated health professionals authorized to perform such activities. << correct
answer >>CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or
competence of a regulated member. False. If the Complaints Director has grounds to believe that a
regulated member is incapacitated, they may direct that person to submit to a specified physical and/or
mental examination. Failure by the member to do so would constitute unprofessional conduct. <<
correct answer >>Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. True. Under the LPN
Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of practice permits to meeting the requirements of the
CCP. << correct answer >>When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
False. The Complaints director can attempt to have the concerned parties settle the dispute
informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by the Complaints Director, or
, neutral third party mediator. << correct answer >>All applicants for registration as regulated members
of CLPNA must provide evidence of having good character and reputation. True. This can be done
via written references from colleagues; a declaration stating that the applicant has no history of
unprofessional conduct or disciplinary actions; and, the results of a criminal records check. << correct
answer >>The Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. False. The Standards are part of
a national framework that was developed and implemented. << correct answer >>The Complaints
Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information regarding a complaint. True.
An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional investigator hired by
CLPNA. << correct answer >>A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated
members present. False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present. << correct answer
>>Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or needs change during
their year. True. << correct answer >>The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6
months. False. The term is for 3 months or less. << correct answer >>When a complaint is filed, a
formal process is always followed where the regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held. False. The Complaints Director can attempt to have the
concerned parties settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance
by the Complaints Director, or a neutral third party mediator. << correct answer >>Failure to adequately
document or chart is a common element in unprofessional conduct complaints. True. Good
documentation practices are the best defense in terms of providing an objective account of what
happened. << correct answer >>Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act applies to the LPN profession.
True. This section describes the services generally provided by regulated members of the
licensed practical nursing profession. << correct answer >>The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated
members to report unethical behavior, incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues
and oneself. True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics. << correct answer >>An
example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the regulated profession.
True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or reputation of a
profession. << correct answer >>A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated
health professions in Alberta. True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must be reviewed and
approved by the government, and must be made available to the public. << correct answer >>The
document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the College Bylaws. True.
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to support
achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals. << correct answer >>The mandate of the
Hearing Tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence, whether the LPN is competent enough to
continue to practice. True. << correct answer >>Informed consent means that the client must have
knowledge and be able to understand the options and risks associated with the proposed treatment or
intervention. True. The client must give permission prior to any treatment being provided. << correct
answer >>The document that states how the College will operate on day-tot-day basis is the College
Bylaws. True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals. << correct answer >>Individuals
volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory registration. False.
Mandatory registration requirements apply regardless of whether an individual engages in paid
employment or volunteers, or practices full-time, part-time or on a casual basis. << correct answer
>>The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members for a one-year
term. False. << correct answer >>If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA
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CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act. <<
correct answer >>An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or
reputation of a profession. << correct answer >>Matters such as members registers and registration,
restricted activities, continuing competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws.
False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation. << correct answer >>The LPN Code of Ethics
provides ethical guidelines to practical nurses in dealing only with their clients and colleagues. False.
The Code of Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the profession, colleagues and one's
self. << correct answer >>CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the
Health Professions Act. True. The Health Professions Act states the key regulatory responsibilities of a
College, which relate registration and practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing
competence and professional conduct. << correct answer >>When a regulated member encounters a
difficult situation for which they may not have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can.
False. It is important that each professional recognizes their limitations and when necessary, to
seek assistance from a colleague or to refer the client to someone with appropriate skills. << correct
answer >>LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate and develop
relationships with clients. False. The Code of Ethics requires that professional boundaries and
strict confidentiality be maintained when using electronic or social media. << correct answer >>Under
the Health Professions Act, a College may set and negotiate professional fees. The Health Professions
Act prohibits a College from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being a certified bargaining
agent. << correct answer >>A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under
supervision. True. << correct answer >>Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
government. False. << correct answer >>Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act.
False. Restricted activities are define in Schedule 7.1 of the Government Organization Act.
Restricted activities are those activities that are considered high risk to the public and therefore are
restricted to those regulated health professionals authorized to perform such activities. << correct
answer >>CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or
competence of a regulated member. False. If the Complaints Director has grounds to believe that a
regulated member is incapacitated, they may direct that person to submit to a specified physical and/or
mental examination. Failure by the member to do so would constitute unprofessional conduct. <<
correct answer >>Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. True. Under the LPN
Regulation, CLPNA is required to link renewal of practice permits to meeting the requirements of the
CCP. << correct answer >>When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held.
False. The Complaints director can attempt to have the concerned parties settle the dispute
informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance by the Complaints Director, or
, neutral third party mediator. << correct answer >>All applicants for registration as regulated members
of CLPNA must provide evidence of having good character and reputation. True. This can be done
via written references from colleagues; a declaration stating that the applicant has no history of
unprofessional conduct or disciplinary actions; and, the results of a criminal records check. << correct
answer >>The Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. False. The Standards are part of
a national framework that was developed and implemented. << correct answer >>The Complaints
Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information regarding a complaint. True.
An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional investigator hired by
CLPNA. << correct answer >>A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated
members present. False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present. << correct answer
>>Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or needs change during
their year. True. << correct answer >>The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6
months. False. The term is for 3 months or less. << correct answer >>When a complaint is filed, a
formal process is always followed where the regulated member of the profession is charged with
unprofessional conduct and a hearing is held. False. The Complaints Director can attempt to have the
concerned parties settle the dispute informally by communicating with each other, or through assistance
by the Complaints Director, or a neutral third party mediator. << correct answer >>Failure to adequately
document or chart is a common element in unprofessional conduct complaints. True. Good
documentation practices are the best defense in terms of providing an objective account of what
happened. << correct answer >>Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act applies to the LPN profession.
True. This section describes the services generally provided by regulated members of the
licensed practical nursing profession. << correct answer >>The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated
members to report unethical behavior, incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues
and oneself. True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics. << correct answer >>An
example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the regulated profession.
True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or reputation of a
profession. << correct answer >>A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated
health professions in Alberta. True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must be reviewed and
approved by the government, and must be made available to the public. << correct answer >>The
document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the College Bylaws. True.
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to support
achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals. << correct answer >>The mandate of the
Hearing Tribunal is to determine, on the basis of the evidence, whether the LPN is competent enough to
continue to practice. True. << correct answer >>Informed consent means that the client must have
knowledge and be able to understand the options and risks associated with the proposed treatment or
intervention. True. The client must give permission prior to any treatment being provided. << correct
answer >>The document that states how the College will operate on day-tot-day basis is the College
Bylaws. True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals. << correct answer >>Individuals
volunteering their nursing professional services are exempt from mandatory registration. False.
Mandatory registration requirements apply regardless of whether an individual engages in paid
employment or volunteers, or practices full-time, part-time or on a casual basis. << correct answer
>>The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members for a one-year
term. False. << correct answer >>If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA
