CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
- ANS 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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,When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not have the
necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. -
ANS 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. - ANS True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - ANS False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
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, Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing Competence
Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. -
ANS 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. - ANS True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - ANS False. The term
is for 3 months or less.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
- ANS 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.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,When a regulated member encounters a difficult situation for which they may not have the
necessary skills, they should do the best they can. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. -
ANS 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. - ANS True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - ANS False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - ANS 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. - ANS 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.
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, Regulated members must meet requirements for participating in the Continuing Competence
Program (CCP) in order to renew their practice permit. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. - ANS 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. -
ANS 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. - ANS True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - ANS False. The term
is for 3 months or less.
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