CNO JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GUIDE
◉ 2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario: Answer: 1. Regulated Health Professions Act,
1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
◉ 4 regulatory functions: Answer: 1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
◉ 5 statutory committeess Answer: 1. Discipline
2. Fitness to Practice
3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports
4. Quality Assurance
5. Registration
◉ The Outreach Program provides ways for nurses to engage in
_____________ ___________ by offering consultation and resources to help
,members practise according to the practice standards. Answer:
nursing regulation
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to demonstrate
the wide range of competencies in this document. Answer:
knowledge
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are beginning practitioners whose level of
autonomy and proficiency will grow through ______________ and
______________ from the interprofessional health care team. Answer:
collaboration
support
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are _____________ to practise safely, competently and
ethically in situations of health and illness with individuals across
the lifespan. Answer: prepared
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs' practice decisions are _________-___________ and must
take into account the environment, the client's circumstances and
whether the client's needs can be met by the entry-level RPN.
Answer: client-specific
,◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are
_______________ across diverse practice settings. Answer: transferable
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing, health
and social sciences, ethics, leadership and research. Answer:
knowledge base
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance
practices, including ____________ _____________. Answer: Reflective
Practice
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to support
clinical decision-making and reflect upon practice experiences.
Answer: critical thinking
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides. Answer: care
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
, All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers Answer: assigning care
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Knowing and recognizing her or his _______________ __________
(knowledge, skill and judgment) when making decisions and
providing care to clients. Answer: competence level
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Actively identifying and asking ________________ of self, colleagues
(including members of the Interprofessional health care team) and
clients. Answer: questions
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
The application of _____________ to ______________ via the use of critical
thinking and problem-solving skills consistent with the RPN's
educational preparation. Answer: theory to practice
◉ WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates professional conduct; practises in accordance with
legislation and the standards as determined by the regulatory body
and the practice setting; and demonstrates that the primary duty is
to the client to ensure consistently safe, competent and ethical care
Answer: Professional Responsibility and Accountability
ANSWERS 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GUIDE
◉ 2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario: Answer: 1. Regulated Health Professions Act,
1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
◉ 4 regulatory functions: Answer: 1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
◉ 5 statutory committeess Answer: 1. Discipline
2. Fitness to Practice
3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports
4. Quality Assurance
5. Registration
◉ The Outreach Program provides ways for nurses to engage in
_____________ ___________ by offering consultation and resources to help
,members practise according to the practice standards. Answer:
nursing regulation
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to demonstrate
the wide range of competencies in this document. Answer:
knowledge
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are beginning practitioners whose level of
autonomy and proficiency will grow through ______________ and
______________ from the interprofessional health care team. Answer:
collaboration
support
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are _____________ to practise safely, competently and
ethically in situations of health and illness with individuals across
the lifespan. Answer: prepared
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs' practice decisions are _________-___________ and must
take into account the environment, the client's circumstances and
whether the client's needs can be met by the entry-level RPN.
Answer: client-specific
,◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are
_______________ across diverse practice settings. Answer: transferable
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing, health
and social sciences, ethics, leadership and research. Answer:
knowledge base
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance
practices, including ____________ _____________. Answer: Reflective
Practice
◉ COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to support
clinical decision-making and reflect upon practice experiences.
Answer: critical thinking
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides. Answer: care
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
, All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers Answer: assigning care
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Knowing and recognizing her or his _______________ __________
(knowledge, skill and judgment) when making decisions and
providing care to clients. Answer: competence level
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
Actively identifying and asking ________________ of self, colleagues
(including members of the Interprofessional health care team) and
clients. Answer: questions
◉ The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
The application of _____________ to ______________ via the use of critical
thinking and problem-solving skills consistent with the RPN's
educational preparation. Answer: theory to practice
◉ WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates professional conduct; practises in accordance with
legislation and the standards as determined by the regulatory body
and the practice setting; and demonstrates that the primary duty is
to the client to ensure consistently safe, competent and ethical care
Answer: Professional Responsibility and Accountability
