CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes
of registration requirements. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. This is one of the
powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. This includes any type of
member action that might harm the integrity or reputation of a profession.
Matters such as members registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
The LPN Code of Ethics provides ethical guidelines to practical nurses in dealing
only with their clients and colleagues. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The Code
of Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the profession, colleagues
and one's self.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health
Professions Act. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. The Health Professions Act
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,states the key regulatory responsibilities of a College, which relate registration and
practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing competence and
professional conduct.
When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not
have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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.
LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate and
develop relationships with clients. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The Code of
Ethics requires that professional boundaries and strict confidentiality be
maintained when using electronic or social media.
Under the Health Professions Act, a College may set and negotiate professional
fees. - --CORRECT ANSWER--The Health Professions Act prohibits a College
from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being a certified bargaining
agent.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - -
-CORRECT ANSWER--True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--False.
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, Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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.
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct
or competence of a regulated member. - --CORRECT ANSWER--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.
Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--True. Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to
link renewal of practice permits to meeting the requirements of the CCP.
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. - --CORRECT ANSWER--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.
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Questions and Answers
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes
of registration requirements. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. This is one of the
powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. This includes any type of
member action that might harm the integrity or reputation of a profession.
Matters such as members registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--False. These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
The LPN Code of Ethics provides ethical guidelines to practical nurses in dealing
only with their clients and colleagues. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The Code
of Ethics provides guidelines for dealing with the public, the profession, colleagues
and one's self.
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health
Professions Act. - --CORRECT ANSWER--True. The Health Professions Act
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,states the key regulatory responsibilities of a College, which relate registration and
practice permits, professional practice standards, continuing competence and
professional conduct.
When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not
have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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.
LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate and
develop relationships with clients. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The Code of
Ethics requires that professional boundaries and strict confidentiality be
maintained when using electronic or social media.
Under the Health Professions Act, a College may set and negotiate professional
fees. - --CORRECT ANSWER--The Health Professions Act prohibits a College
from setting or negotiating professional fees, or from being a certified bargaining
agent.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - -
-CORRECT ANSWER--True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--False.
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, Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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.
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct
or competence of a regulated member. - --CORRECT ANSWER--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.
Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing
Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - --
CORRECT ANSWER--True. Under the LPN Regulation, CLPNA is required to
link renewal of practice permits to meeting the requirements of the CCP.
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. - --CORRECT ANSWER--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.
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