CNO JURISPRUDENCE CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION PACKAGE
●● What two aspects does nursing combine?
Answer: Science (applying nursing knowledge and technical skills) and
Art (establishing caring relationships).
●● What is the Regulated Health Professions Act of 1991?
Answer: Legislation that contains provisions applicable to all regulated
health professionals in Ontario.
●● What does the Nursing Act of 1991 include?
Answer: A scope of practice statement, controlled acts authorized to
nursing, and regulations specific to the nursing profession.
●● When did the nursing profession become self-regulating in Ontario?
Answer: Since 1963.
●● What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
Answer: To regulate nursing practice, protect public interest, and ensure
quality nursing services.
, ●● What are the entry-to-practice requirements established by CNO?
Answer: Requirements that must be met to become a nurse in Ontario.
●● What is the purpose of nursing standards?
Answer: To inform nurses of their accountabilities and the public of
what to expect from nurses.
●● What does the Code of Conduct describe?
Answer: The accountabilities of nurses to clients, employers, colleagues,
and the public.
●● What is the nursing scope of practice statement?
Answer: The practice of nursing promotes health and involves
assessment, provision of care, and treatment of health conditions.
●● How many controlled acts are authorized to nursing?
Answer: Five controlled acts.
●● What is one of the controlled acts for nursing?
Answer: Performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis or a
mucous membrane.
●● What is another controlled act for nursing?
EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION PACKAGE
●● What two aspects does nursing combine?
Answer: Science (applying nursing knowledge and technical skills) and
Art (establishing caring relationships).
●● What is the Regulated Health Professions Act of 1991?
Answer: Legislation that contains provisions applicable to all regulated
health professionals in Ontario.
●● What does the Nursing Act of 1991 include?
Answer: A scope of practice statement, controlled acts authorized to
nursing, and regulations specific to the nursing profession.
●● When did the nursing profession become self-regulating in Ontario?
Answer: Since 1963.
●● What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
Answer: To regulate nursing practice, protect public interest, and ensure
quality nursing services.
, ●● What are the entry-to-practice requirements established by CNO?
Answer: Requirements that must be met to become a nurse in Ontario.
●● What is the purpose of nursing standards?
Answer: To inform nurses of their accountabilities and the public of
what to expect from nurses.
●● What does the Code of Conduct describe?
Answer: The accountabilities of nurses to clients, employers, colleagues,
and the public.
●● What is the nursing scope of practice statement?
Answer: The practice of nursing promotes health and involves
assessment, provision of care, and treatment of health conditions.
●● How many controlled acts are authorized to nursing?
Answer: Five controlled acts.
●● What is one of the controlled acts for nursing?
Answer: Performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis or a
mucous membrane.
●● What is another controlled act for nursing?
