CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE FULL EXAM CURRENTLY TESTING WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS (NEW VERSION 2025/2026)
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of
registration requirements.
True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
Every regulated LPN may provide immunization services.
False. The LPN must have additional approved training and be authorized by the Registrar
or Registration Committee.
All regulated members on the general or specialized practice register are eligible to run for
Council and cast a vote.
True.
Bylaws can be created and/or amended by a simple majority vote of Council.
False. A two-thirds majority vote is needed to create or amend a bylaw.
CLPNA protects the public by lobbying government on issues that support the best
interests of the public.
False. CLPNA protects the public by ensuring that only qualified applicants are registered;
making the Registered available to the public; enforcing standards of practice; establishing
a continuing competence program; and investigating complaints into the practice of a
regulated member.
,The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions Act.
False. The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including the HPA,
Regulation, standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
The Registrar has the powers to establish and manage College committees such as the
competence committee.
False. This is the responsibility of the Council.
Practice permits expire on December 31 of each year.
True. LPNs are NOT authorized to work without a valid practice permit.
CLPNA is governed by a Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25% public
members.
True. The Health Professions Act states that at least 25% of the voting members of a
governing council must be members of the public.
Complaints against regulated members can be made anonymously.
False. Complaints must be made in writing with the name, signature and contact
information of the person filing the complaint.
The individual making the complaint against regulated CLPNA member has the right to
appeal a decision of the Hearing Tribunal.
,False. Under the HPA, only the member being investigated and the Complaints Director
have the right to appeal the decision of a Hearing Tribunal.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself.
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done under
the supervision of a LPN>
True. HCA are also permitted to perform activities of daily living. The employer's policies
determines what HCAs can and cannot do.
Only regulated RNs, RPNs and LPNs are permitted to use the term "nurse".
True. Other terms protects by the HPA are "college, "registered", and "specialist".
CLPNA is required to notify an employer when a practice permit is suspended or conditions
are applied.
True. The Health Professions Act requires a college to notify an employer when a practice
permit is suspended or conditions are applied.
CLPNA Council may make, amend or delete bylaws.
True. A two-thirds majority of Council is required.
, The LPN Standards of Practice represent the level of professional performance expected of
all practical nurses to demonstrate competent, safe and ethical practice.
True. Each health profession is required to have standard of practice; these are reviewed
and approved by the government.
LPNs who handle and administer narcotic medications should be familiar with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
False. They should be familiar with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The LPN Code of Ethics are only suggested guidelines for conduct and behavior; regulated
members are free to use their discretion in following them.
False. Unethical practice can lead to a charge of unprofessional conduct. This may lead to
the suspension of loss of their practice permit.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months.
False. The term is for 3 months or less.
Specialty competencies are acquired through completion of approved programs and
advances certification.
True.
SOLUTIONS (NEW VERSION 2025/2026)
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of
registration requirements.
True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
Every regulated LPN may provide immunization services.
False. The LPN must have additional approved training and be authorized by the Registrar
or Registration Committee.
All regulated members on the general or specialized practice register are eligible to run for
Council and cast a vote.
True.
Bylaws can be created and/or amended by a simple majority vote of Council.
False. A two-thirds majority vote is needed to create or amend a bylaw.
CLPNA protects the public by lobbying government on issues that support the best
interests of the public.
False. CLPNA protects the public by ensuring that only qualified applicants are registered;
making the Registered available to the public; enforcing standards of practice; establishing
a continuing competence program; and investigating complaints into the practice of a
regulated member.
,The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions Act.
False. The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including the HPA,
Regulation, standards of practice, code of ethics and the competency profile.
The Registrar has the powers to establish and manage College committees such as the
competence committee.
False. This is the responsibility of the Council.
Practice permits expire on December 31 of each year.
True. LPNs are NOT authorized to work without a valid practice permit.
CLPNA is governed by a Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25% public
members.
True. The Health Professions Act states that at least 25% of the voting members of a
governing council must be members of the public.
Complaints against regulated members can be made anonymously.
False. Complaints must be made in writing with the name, signature and contact
information of the person filing the complaint.
The individual making the complaint against regulated CLPNA member has the right to
appeal a decision of the Hearing Tribunal.
,False. Under the HPA, only the member being investigated and the Complaints Director
have the right to appeal the decision of a Hearing Tribunal.
The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behaviour,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself.
True. Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
Health Care Aides are permitted certain restricted activities provided they are done under
the supervision of a LPN>
True. HCA are also permitted to perform activities of daily living. The employer's policies
determines what HCAs can and cannot do.
Only regulated RNs, RPNs and LPNs are permitted to use the term "nurse".
True. Other terms protects by the HPA are "college, "registered", and "specialist".
CLPNA is required to notify an employer when a practice permit is suspended or conditions
are applied.
True. The Health Professions Act requires a college to notify an employer when a practice
permit is suspended or conditions are applied.
CLPNA Council may make, amend or delete bylaws.
True. A two-thirds majority of Council is required.
, The LPN Standards of Practice represent the level of professional performance expected of
all practical nurses to demonstrate competent, safe and ethical practice.
True. Each health profession is required to have standard of practice; these are reviewed
and approved by the government.
LPNs who handle and administer narcotic medications should be familiar with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
False. They should be familiar with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The LPN Code of Ethics are only suggested guidelines for conduct and behavior; regulated
members are free to use their discretion in following them.
False. Unethical practice can lead to a charge of unprofessional conduct. This may lead to
the suspension of loss of their practice permit.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months.
False. The term is for 3 months or less.
Specialty competencies are acquired through completion of approved programs and
advances certification.
True.
