CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers |Fall
2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Question 3
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.
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,Question 4
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.
Question 5
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health Professions Act.
Correct Answer
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.
Question 6
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.
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,Question 7
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.
Question 8
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.
Question 9
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision.
Correct Answer
True.
Question 10
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government.
Correct Answer
False.
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, Question 11
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.
Question 12
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.
Question 13
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.
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2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Question 3
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.
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,Question 4
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.
Question 5
CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health Professions Act.
Correct Answer
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.
Question 6
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.
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,Question 7
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.
Question 8
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.
Question 9
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision.
Correct Answer
True.
Question 10
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government.
Correct Answer
False.
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, Question 11
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.
Question 12
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.
Question 13
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.
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