CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam ALL 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not

have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - 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.




QUESTION: LPNs are encouraged to use electronic and social media to communicate and

develop relationships with clients. - ANSWER-False. The Code of Ethics requires that

professional boundaries and strict confidentiality be maintained when using electronic or social

media.




QUESTION: Under the Health Professions Act, a College may set and negotiate professional

fees. - ANSWER-The Health Professions Act prohibits a College from setting or negotiating

professional fees, or from being a certified bargaining agent.




QUESTION: A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. -

ANSWER-True.



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QUESTION: Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - ANSWER-

False.




QUESTION: Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - 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.




QUESTION: CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or

competence of a regulated member. - 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.




QUESTION: Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing

Competence Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - 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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QUESTION: 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. -

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.




QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: The Standards of Practice for LPNs are unique to Alberta. - ANSWER-False. The

Standards are part of a national framework that was developed and implemented.




Q; CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of

registration requirements. - ANSWER-True. This is one of the powers the College has under the

Health Professional Act.




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QUESTION: An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the

regulated profession. - ANSWER-True. This includes any type of member action that might harm

the integrity or reputation of a profession.




QUESTION: Matters such as members 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.




QUESTION: The LPN Code of Ethics provides ethical guidelines to practical nurses in dealing only

with their clients and colleagues. - ANSWER-False. The Code of Ethics provides guidelines for

dealing with the public, the profession, colleagues and one's self.




QUESTION: CLPNA regulates licensed practical nurses in Alberta as authorized by the Health

Professions Act. - 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.




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