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CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026 UPDATED
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS| 2026 UPDATED
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
