CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉Both the LPN Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice must be
available to the public. Answer: True. This is a requirement of the
HPA.
◉Self-regulation means that a profession governs and manages
itself. Answer: True. Although self-regulation is constrained by
legislation and regulation.
◉License practical nurses who are registered in one province are
permitted to work and use protected titles in another province.
Answer: False. Professional titles are NOT portable. A healthcare
professional must be registered in the province where they want to
practice in order to have the right use the protected titles for their
profession.
◉Mandatory registration requirements are only applicable to those
LPN in clinical practice. Answer: False. A LPN who teaches or
conducts research (as well as other roles) related to their profession
,in Alberta must be registered, even if they are not involved in clinical
practice.
◉The Health Professions Act provides the overall framework and
authority for CLPNA to regulate its members. Answer: True.
◉The Registrar may requirement an applicant want to register with
the CLPNA to demonstrate English language proficiency. Answer:
True.
◉Council is bound by any resolution passed by a majority of the
regulated members at an annual general meeting. Answer: False.
Council is NOT bound by these resolutions. However, Council does
have to provide a report on the deposition of any resolutions.
◉Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change during the year. Answer: True.
◉Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1
of each year. Answer: True. The College's registration year is January
1 to December 31.
◉A temporary registration with CLPNA can be held for three years.
Answer: False. A temporary registration is for persons who have not
, yet successfully passed the registration examination. It is only valid
for a maximum of one year.
◉A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all
regulated health professions in Alberta. Answer: True. A Code of
Ethics is required by the HPA, must be reviewed and approved by
the government, and must be made available to the public.
◉What is the first step in the College's annuals continuing
competence program process? Answer: Reflection and self-
assessment
◉Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following
constitute as "unprofessional conduct"? Answer: Refusing to
undergo examination, ignoring directions of registrar, failure to
attend or produce, and conduct that harms integrity of profession
(all of the above)
◉Which register is used for members who have met all the
registration requirements but have not yet successfully passed the
registration? Answer: Provisional register
◉T/F: A random group of LPNs is selected each year to participate
in the Continuing Competence Program Audit. Answer: True.
Validation is an annual event of providing proof of participation in
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉Both the LPN Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice must be
available to the public. Answer: True. This is a requirement of the
HPA.
◉Self-regulation means that a profession governs and manages
itself. Answer: True. Although self-regulation is constrained by
legislation and regulation.
◉License practical nurses who are registered in one province are
permitted to work and use protected titles in another province.
Answer: False. Professional titles are NOT portable. A healthcare
professional must be registered in the province where they want to
practice in order to have the right use the protected titles for their
profession.
◉Mandatory registration requirements are only applicable to those
LPN in clinical practice. Answer: False. A LPN who teaches or
conducts research (as well as other roles) related to their profession
,in Alberta must be registered, even if they are not involved in clinical
practice.
◉The Health Professions Act provides the overall framework and
authority for CLPNA to regulate its members. Answer: True.
◉The Registrar may requirement an applicant want to register with
the CLPNA to demonstrate English language proficiency. Answer:
True.
◉Council is bound by any resolution passed by a majority of the
regulated members at an annual general meeting. Answer: False.
Council is NOT bound by these resolutions. However, Council does
have to provide a report on the deposition of any resolutions.
◉Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change during the year. Answer: True.
◉Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1
of each year. Answer: True. The College's registration year is January
1 to December 31.
◉A temporary registration with CLPNA can be held for three years.
Answer: False. A temporary registration is for persons who have not
, yet successfully passed the registration examination. It is only valid
for a maximum of one year.
◉A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all
regulated health professions in Alberta. Answer: True. A Code of
Ethics is required by the HPA, must be reviewed and approved by
the government, and must be made available to the public.
◉What is the first step in the College's annuals continuing
competence program process? Answer: Reflection and self-
assessment
◉Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following
constitute as "unprofessional conduct"? Answer: Refusing to
undergo examination, ignoring directions of registrar, failure to
attend or produce, and conduct that harms integrity of profession
(all of the above)
◉Which register is used for members who have met all the
registration requirements but have not yet successfully passed the
registration? Answer: Provisional register
◉T/F: A random group of LPNs is selected each year to participate
in the Continuing Competence Program Audit. Answer: True.
Validation is an annual event of providing proof of participation in
