CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice
under supervision. Answer: True.
◉Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
government. Answer: False.
,◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain
further information regarding a complaint. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: True.
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE SOLVED
QUESTIONS 100% CORRECT
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice
under supervision. Answer: True.
◉Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal
government. Answer: False.
,◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉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.
◉The Complaints Director may appoint an investigator to obtain
further information regarding a complaint. 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. Answer: 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. Answer: True.
