CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under
supervision. - correct-answer-True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. -
correct- answer-False.
,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.
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.
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.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct
and a hearing is held. - correct-answer-False. The Complaints director can
attempt to have the concerned parties settle the dispute informally by
communicating with each other, or through assistance by the Complaints
Director, or neutral third party mediator.
, All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must
provide evidence of having good character and reputation. - correct-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 Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. - correct-answer-
False. The Standards are part of a national framework that was developed
and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further
information regarding a complaint. - correct-answer-True. An investigators
may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional
investigator hired by CLPNA.
A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated
members present. - correct-answer-False. A quorum consists of 15
regulated members present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances
or needs change during their year. - correct-answer-True.
The Term Of Registration For An LPN On A Courtesy Register Is 6
Months. - Correct- Answer-False. The Term Is For 3 Months Or Less.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under
supervision. - correct-answer-True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. -
correct- answer-False.
,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.
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.
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.
When a complaint is filed, a formal process is always followed where the
regulated member of the profession is charged with unprofessional conduct
and a hearing is held. - correct-answer-False. The Complaints director can
attempt to have the concerned parties settle the dispute informally by
communicating with each other, or through assistance by the Complaints
Director, or neutral third party mediator.
, All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must
provide evidence of having good character and reputation. - correct-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 Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. - correct-answer-
False. The Standards are part of a national framework that was developed
and implemented.
The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain further
information regarding a complaint. - correct-answer-True. An investigators
may be a qualified, unbiased LPN, or an independent professional
investigator hired by CLPNA.
A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated
members present. - correct-answer-False. A quorum consists of 15
regulated members present.
Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances
or needs change during their year. - correct-answer-True.
The Term Of Registration For An LPN On A Courtesy Register Is 6
Months. - Correct- Answer-False. The Term Is For 3 Months Or Less.
