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CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM
1. What legislation governs the practice of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in
Alberta?
A. The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
B. The Health Professions Act (HPA)
C. The Public Health Act
D. The Nursing Act
Answer: B. The Health Professions Act (HPA)
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Explanation: LPNs in Alberta are regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA),
which sets out the responsibilities and expectations for all regulated health
professionals.
2. Who is responsible for ensuring that an LPN maintains competence in their
practice?
A. The employer
B. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
C. The LPN themselves
D. The Government of Alberta
Answer: C. The LPN themselves
Explanation: Self-regulation means LPNs are responsible for maintaining their own
competence through continuous learning and professional development.
3. Which of the following is NOT a principle in the CLPNA Code of Ethics?
A. Responsibility to the public
B. Responsibility to the profession
C. Responsibility to the employer
D. Responsibility to the patient/client
Answer: C. Responsibility to the employer
Explanation: The CLPNA Code of Ethics emphasizes responsibility to the public,
clients, self, and the profession, but not specifically to the employer, although
professional behavior at work is expected.
4. If an LPN witnesses a colleague diverting narcotics, what is their legal obligation?
A. Report it only if harm is caused
B. Discuss it with another colleague first
C. Report it to the CLPNA or employer immediately
D. Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict
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Answer: C. Report it to the CLPNA or employer immediately
Explanation: LPNs have a professional duty to report unethical, unsafe, or illegal
conduct to protect the public.
5. What document defines the scope of practice for Alberta LPNs?
A. CLPNA Code of Ethics
B. Standards of Practice
C. LPN Competency Profile
D. Alberta Health Act
Answer: C. LPN Competency Profile
Explanation: The LPN Competency Profile outlines the skills and interventions that
LPNs are authorized to perform in Alberta.
6. What is the main purpose of professional self-regulation?
A. Promote the image of nurses
B. Limit government involvement
C. Protect the public
D. Promote LPN salaries
Answer: C. Protect the public
Explanation: The fundamental purpose of self-regulation in health professions is to
protect the public by ensuring safe, ethical, and competent practice.
7. An LPN documents in a patient's chart 3 hours after providing care. What is the
best action?
A. Backdate the note
B. Do not document at all
C. Clearly label it as a late entry
D. Ask a colleague to write the note
Answer: C. Clearly label it as a late entry
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Explanation: Late entries must be clearly labeled and accurately reflect the time care
was given to maintain documentation integrity.
8. Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation?
A. Offering emotional support to a patient
B. Discussing the patient's care plan
C. Sharing your personal phone number with a patient
D. Educating a patient about their medication
Answer: C. Sharing your personal phone number with a patient
Explanation: Boundary violations occur when a professional relationship becomes
too personal or inappropriate.
9. What should an LPN do if they are asked to perform a task outside their scope?
A. Refuse and report the request if needed
B. Perform it if a colleague supervises
C. Try it and ask for help if needed
D. Delegate the task to someone else
Answer: A. Refuse and report the request if needed
Explanation: LPNs must not perform tasks outside their legal scope and are
responsible for speaking up when such requests are made.
10. The Standards of Practice for LPNs are:
A. Optional guidelines
B. Legal requirements
C. Suggestions for behavior
D. Only for hospital settings
Answer: B. Legal requirements
Explanation: The CLPNA Standards of Practice are enforceable expectations for all
LPNs and must be followed in all practice settings.11. What is the role of the CLPNA?
CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM
1. What legislation governs the practice of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in
Alberta?
A. The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
B. The Health Professions Act (HPA)
C. The Public Health Act
D. The Nursing Act
Answer: B. The Health Professions Act (HPA)
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Explanation: LPNs in Alberta are regulated under the Health Professions Act (HPA),
which sets out the responsibilities and expectations for all regulated health
professionals.
2. Who is responsible for ensuring that an LPN maintains competence in their
practice?
A. The employer
B. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
C. The LPN themselves
D. The Government of Alberta
Answer: C. The LPN themselves
Explanation: Self-regulation means LPNs are responsible for maintaining their own
competence through continuous learning and professional development.
3. Which of the following is NOT a principle in the CLPNA Code of Ethics?
A. Responsibility to the public
B. Responsibility to the profession
C. Responsibility to the employer
D. Responsibility to the patient/client
Answer: C. Responsibility to the employer
Explanation: The CLPNA Code of Ethics emphasizes responsibility to the public,
clients, self, and the profession, but not specifically to the employer, although
professional behavior at work is expected.
4. If an LPN witnesses a colleague diverting narcotics, what is their legal obligation?
A. Report it only if harm is caused
B. Discuss it with another colleague first
C. Report it to the CLPNA or employer immediately
D. Ignore it to avoid workplace conflict
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Answer: C. Report it to the CLPNA or employer immediately
Explanation: LPNs have a professional duty to report unethical, unsafe, or illegal
conduct to protect the public.
5. What document defines the scope of practice for Alberta LPNs?
A. CLPNA Code of Ethics
B. Standards of Practice
C. LPN Competency Profile
D. Alberta Health Act
Answer: C. LPN Competency Profile
Explanation: The LPN Competency Profile outlines the skills and interventions that
LPNs are authorized to perform in Alberta.
6. What is the main purpose of professional self-regulation?
A. Promote the image of nurses
B. Limit government involvement
C. Protect the public
D. Promote LPN salaries
Answer: C. Protect the public
Explanation: The fundamental purpose of self-regulation in health professions is to
protect the public by ensuring safe, ethical, and competent practice.
7. An LPN documents in a patient's chart 3 hours after providing care. What is the
best action?
A. Backdate the note
B. Do not document at all
C. Clearly label it as a late entry
D. Ask a colleague to write the note
Answer: C. Clearly label it as a late entry
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Explanation: Late entries must be clearly labeled and accurately reflect the time care
was given to maintain documentation integrity.
8. Which of the following is an example of a boundary violation?
A. Offering emotional support to a patient
B. Discussing the patient's care plan
C. Sharing your personal phone number with a patient
D. Educating a patient about their medication
Answer: C. Sharing your personal phone number with a patient
Explanation: Boundary violations occur when a professional relationship becomes
too personal or inappropriate.
9. What should an LPN do if they are asked to perform a task outside their scope?
A. Refuse and report the request if needed
B. Perform it if a colleague supervises
C. Try it and ask for help if needed
D. Delegate the task to someone else
Answer: A. Refuse and report the request if needed
Explanation: LPNs must not perform tasks outside their legal scope and are
responsible for speaking up when such requests are made.
10. The Standards of Practice for LPNs are:
A. Optional guidelines
B. Legal requirements
C. Suggestions for behavior
D. Only for hospital settings
Answer: B. Legal requirements
Explanation: The CLPNA Standards of Practice are enforceable expectations for all
LPNs and must be followed in all practice settings.11. What is the role of the CLPNA?
