CLPNA Jurisprudence Test Exam ACTUAL EXAM
2026/2027 | College Licensed Practical Nurses Alberta
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[Section 1: Health Professions Act & Regulatory Framework — 10 Questions]
Q1: Under the Health Professions Act (HPA) of Alberta, which body is responsible for regulating the
practice of Licensed Practical Nurses?
A. The Alberta Health Services (AHS)
B. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
C. The Alberta Ministry of Health
D. The Canadian Nurses Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CLPNA is the designated regulatory body under the HPA responsible for regulating LPN
practice, registration, and professional conduct in Alberta. AHS is an employer and healthcare delivery
organization, not a regulator. The Ministry of Health oversees health policy but does not regulate
professions. The Canadian Nurses Association is a national advocacy body, not a provincial regulator.
Q2: The Health Professions Act establishes "restricted activities" that can only be performed by
authorized regulated members. Which of the following is a restricted activity under the HPA?
A. Taking a patient's blood pressure
B. Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter
C. Assisting a patient with ambulation
D. Documenting patient care in the health record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting a peripheral IV catheter is a restricted activity under the HPA that requires specific
authorization. Taking blood pressure, assisting with ambulation, and documentation are within the
general scope of nursing practice and are not restricted activities requiring special authorization.
Q3: Under the HPA, which title is protected and can only be used by registered members of the CLPNA?
,A. Nurse
B. Practical Nurse
C. Licensed Practical Nurse
D. Healthcare Assistant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: "Licensed Practical Nurse" is a protected title under the HPA and can only be used by
individuals registered with the CLPNA. "Nurse" is not exclusively protected. "Practical Nurse" and
"Healthcare Assistant" are not protected titles under the HPA.
Q4: A complaint is filed against an LPN with the CLPNA. Under the HPA, which process is followed?
A. The LPN is immediately suspended from practice
B. The complaint is reviewed by the Complaints Director, who may refer it for investigation or
alternative resolution
C. The complaint is dismissed if it comes from a patient
D. The LPN is referred directly to the police
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HPA establishes a complaints process where the Complaints Director reviews complaints
and determines whether to investigate, refer for alternative complaint resolution, or dismiss. Immediate
suspension is not automatic. Complaints from patients are valid and not dismissed. Police referral occurs
only for criminal matters, not all complaints.
Q5: Under the HPA, which of the following is a ground for unprofessional conduct?
A. Practicing within one's scope of competence
B. Failing to maintain the standards of practice of the profession
C. Participating in continuing competence activities
D. Maintaining accurate patient records
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failing to maintain standards of practice is explicitly defined as unprofessional conduct under
the HPA. Practicing within scope, participating in CCP, and maintaining accurate records are professional
obligations, not grounds for misconduct.
Q6: The HPA requires that regulatory colleges maintain a public register. Which information is typically
included on the CLPNA public register?
, A. The LPN's home address and personal phone number
B. The LPN's registration status, conditions, and restrictions on practice
C. The LPN's salary and employment history
D. The LPN's disciplinary history from other provinces
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The public register includes registration status, conditions, and restrictions to inform the
public about an LPN's authorization to practice. Personal contact information, salary, and out-of-
province history are not part of the public register.
Q7: Under the HPA, a Hearing Tribunal may impose which of the following sanctions for unprofessional
conduct?
A. A fine payable to the complainant
B. Suspension of practice, conditions on practice, or cancellation of registration
C. Mandatory retirement from the profession
D. Imprisonment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HPA authorizes Hearing Tribunals to impose sanctions including suspension, conditions,
or cancellation of registration. Fines are not paid to complainants. Mandatory retirement is not a
standard sanction. Imprisonment is a criminal court outcome, not a regulatory college sanction.
Q8: An LPN is considering performing a restricted activity that is not explicitly authorized under the LPN
Profession Regulation. What is the correct action?
A. Perform the activity if the employer requests it
B. Do not perform the activity unless it is explicitly authorized or delegated under the regulation
C. Perform the activity if the LPN feels competent
D. Ask a colleague to perform the activity and observe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPNs cannot perform restricted activities unless explicitly authorized by the Profession
Regulation or properly delegated. Employer requests, personal competence, or colleague observation
do not substitute for regulatory authorization. Performing unauthorized restricted activities is
unprofessional conduct.
Q9: Under the HPA, what is the purpose of a "practice permit"?
2026/2027 | College Licensed Practical Nurses Alberta
Regulatory Competency | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[Section 1: Health Professions Act & Regulatory Framework — 10 Questions]
Q1: Under the Health Professions Act (HPA) of Alberta, which body is responsible for regulating the
practice of Licensed Practical Nurses?
A. The Alberta Health Services (AHS)
B. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
C. The Alberta Ministry of Health
D. The Canadian Nurses Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CLPNA is the designated regulatory body under the HPA responsible for regulating LPN
practice, registration, and professional conduct in Alberta. AHS is an employer and healthcare delivery
organization, not a regulator. The Ministry of Health oversees health policy but does not regulate
professions. The Canadian Nurses Association is a national advocacy body, not a provincial regulator.
Q2: The Health Professions Act establishes "restricted activities" that can only be performed by
authorized regulated members. Which of the following is a restricted activity under the HPA?
A. Taking a patient's blood pressure
B. Inserting a peripheral intravenous catheter
C. Assisting a patient with ambulation
D. Documenting patient care in the health record
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inserting a peripheral IV catheter is a restricted activity under the HPA that requires specific
authorization. Taking blood pressure, assisting with ambulation, and documentation are within the
general scope of nursing practice and are not restricted activities requiring special authorization.
Q3: Under the HPA, which title is protected and can only be used by registered members of the CLPNA?
,A. Nurse
B. Practical Nurse
C. Licensed Practical Nurse
D. Healthcare Assistant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: "Licensed Practical Nurse" is a protected title under the HPA and can only be used by
individuals registered with the CLPNA. "Nurse" is not exclusively protected. "Practical Nurse" and
"Healthcare Assistant" are not protected titles under the HPA.
Q4: A complaint is filed against an LPN with the CLPNA. Under the HPA, which process is followed?
A. The LPN is immediately suspended from practice
B. The complaint is reviewed by the Complaints Director, who may refer it for investigation or
alternative resolution
C. The complaint is dismissed if it comes from a patient
D. The LPN is referred directly to the police
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HPA establishes a complaints process where the Complaints Director reviews complaints
and determines whether to investigate, refer for alternative complaint resolution, or dismiss. Immediate
suspension is not automatic. Complaints from patients are valid and not dismissed. Police referral occurs
only for criminal matters, not all complaints.
Q5: Under the HPA, which of the following is a ground for unprofessional conduct?
A. Practicing within one's scope of competence
B. Failing to maintain the standards of practice of the profession
C. Participating in continuing competence activities
D. Maintaining accurate patient records
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failing to maintain standards of practice is explicitly defined as unprofessional conduct under
the HPA. Practicing within scope, participating in CCP, and maintaining accurate records are professional
obligations, not grounds for misconduct.
Q6: The HPA requires that regulatory colleges maintain a public register. Which information is typically
included on the CLPNA public register?
, A. The LPN's home address and personal phone number
B. The LPN's registration status, conditions, and restrictions on practice
C. The LPN's salary and employment history
D. The LPN's disciplinary history from other provinces
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The public register includes registration status, conditions, and restrictions to inform the
public about an LPN's authorization to practice. Personal contact information, salary, and out-of-
province history are not part of the public register.
Q7: Under the HPA, a Hearing Tribunal may impose which of the following sanctions for unprofessional
conduct?
A. A fine payable to the complainant
B. Suspension of practice, conditions on practice, or cancellation of registration
C. Mandatory retirement from the profession
D. Imprisonment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HPA authorizes Hearing Tribunals to impose sanctions including suspension, conditions,
or cancellation of registration. Fines are not paid to complainants. Mandatory retirement is not a
standard sanction. Imprisonment is a criminal court outcome, not a regulatory college sanction.
Q8: An LPN is considering performing a restricted activity that is not explicitly authorized under the LPN
Profession Regulation. What is the correct action?
A. Perform the activity if the employer requests it
B. Do not perform the activity unless it is explicitly authorized or delegated under the regulation
C. Perform the activity if the LPN feels competent
D. Ask a colleague to perform the activity and observe
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPNs cannot perform restricted activities unless explicitly authorized by the Profession
Regulation or properly delegated. Employer requests, personal competence, or colleague observation
do not substitute for regulatory authorization. Performing unauthorized restricted activities is
unprofessional conduct.
Q9: Under the HPA, what is the purpose of a "practice permit"?
