JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
Clients are much less likely to file a complaint if they perceive that their service provider
cared for, and communicated with them - Answer-TRUE
Poor communication is the root of many unprofessional conduct complaints.
regulated member has the responsibility to inform a college if employment has been
terminated, suspended or the member resigned for reasons related to unprofessional
conduct. - Answer-FALSE
The employers have a legal obligation to inform the College.
The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions
Act. - Answer-FALSE
The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including the HPA, Regulation,
standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA Continuing
Competence Program, it is considered unprofessional conduct. - Answer-TRUE
According to the Health Professions Act, unprofessional conduct is failure or refusal to
comply with the requirements of the Continuing Competence Program, or to the
cooperate with the Competence Committee, or with a person making a practice visit.
The Code of Ethics requires LPNs to disclose any personal or legal conflict that makes
it difficult to participate in an intervention or provide service. - Answer-TRUE
potential or existing personal or legal conflict should be disclosed to the supervisor
and/or employer.
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. - Answer-TRUE
The client must give permission prior to any treatment being provided.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information
regarding a complaint. - Answer-TRUE
An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional
investigator hired by CLPNA.
, Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1 of each year. -
Answer-TRUE
The College's registration year is January 1 to December 31.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answer-
TRUE
Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
The LPN Standards of Practice represent the level of professional performance
expected of all practical nurses to demonstrate competent, safe and ethical practice. -
Answer-TRUE
Each health profession is required to have standard of practice; these are reviewed and
approved by the government.
The document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answer-TRUE
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
A practice permit must be on display or made available for inspection upon the request
of employers or the public. - Answer-TRUE
Matters such as member registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - Answer-
FALSE
These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - Answer-
TRUE
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answer-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.
The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answer-FALSE
Clients are much less likely to file a complaint if they perceive that their service provider
cared for, and communicated with them - Answer-TRUE
Poor communication is the root of many unprofessional conduct complaints.
regulated member has the responsibility to inform a college if employment has been
terminated, suspended or the member resigned for reasons related to unprofessional
conduct. - Answer-FALSE
The employers have a legal obligation to inform the College.
The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions
Act. - Answer-FALSE
The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including the HPA, Regulation,
standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
If a regulated member fails or refuses to comply with CLPNA Continuing
Competence Program, it is considered unprofessional conduct. - Answer-TRUE
According to the Health Professions Act, unprofessional conduct is failure or refusal to
comply with the requirements of the Continuing Competence Program, or to the
cooperate with the Competence Committee, or with a person making a practice visit.
The Code of Ethics requires LPNs to disclose any personal or legal conflict that makes
it difficult to participate in an intervention or provide service. - Answer-TRUE
potential or existing personal or legal conflict should be disclosed to the supervisor
and/or employer.
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. - Answer-TRUE
The client must give permission prior to any treatment being provided.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further information
regarding a complaint. - Answer-TRUE
An investigators may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional
investigator hired by CLPNA.
, Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1 of each year. -
Answer-TRUE
The College's registration year is January 1 to December 31.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - Answer-
TRUE
Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
The LPN Standards of Practice represent the level of professional performance
expected of all practical nurses to demonstrate competent, safe and ethical practice. -
Answer-TRUE
Each health profession is required to have standard of practice; these are reviewed and
approved by the government.
The document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - Answer-TRUE
Also policies state the principles or rules developed and approved by the College to
support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic goals.
A practice permit must be on display or made available for inspection upon the request
of employers or the public. - Answer-TRUE
Matters such as member registers and registration, restricted activities, continuing
competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws. - Answer-
FALSE
These are defined by the LPN Regulation.
regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - Answer-
TRUE
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of
having good character and reputation. - Answer-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.
The president and vice-president are elected by the Council from the elected members
for a one-year term. - Answer-FALSE
