JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS
CNO MISSION
regulating nursing in the public interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in
Ontario:
1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions:
1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
5 statutory committeess
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.
nursing regulation
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to demonstrate the
wide range of competencies in this document.
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.
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.
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.
client-specific
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are _______________
across diverse practice settings.
transferable
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing, health and
social sciences, ethics, leadership and research.
knowledge base
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance practices,
including ____________ _____________.
Reflective Practice
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to support clinical
decision-making and reflect upon practice experiences.
critical thinking
,The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides.
care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers
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.
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.
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.
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
Professional Responsibility and Accountability
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates competence in professional judgments and practice decisions by
applying principles implied in the ethical framework, and by using knowledge
from many sources. Engages in critical thinking to inform clinical decision-
making, which includes both systematic and analytical processes, along with
, reflective and critical processes. Establishes therapeutic caring and culturally
safe relationships with clients and health care team members based on
appropriate relational boundaries and respect
Ethical Practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of public protection and the duty
to practise nursing in collaboration with clients and other members of the health
care team to provide and improve health care services in the best interests of the
public.
Service to the Public
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of professional self-regulation by developing
and enhancing one's competence, ensuring consistently safe practice, and
ensuring and maintaining one's fitness to practise.
Self-Regulation
DEFINITION
The obligation to answer for the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of
one's activities and duties.
ACCOUNTABILITY
DEFINITION
Actively supporting a right and good cause; supporting others for speaking for
themselves or speaking on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.
ADVOCATE
DEFINITION
defining lines that separate the therapeutic behaviour of an RPN from any
behaviour that, well-intentioned or not, could reduce the benefit of nursing care
to clients, families or communities.
BOUNDARY
DEFINITION
Individuals, families, groups or entire communities across the lifespan who
require nursing expertise.
VERIFIED ANSWERS
CNO MISSION
regulating nursing in the public interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in
Ontario:
1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions:
1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
3. quality Assurance Program.
4. enforcing standards
5 statutory committeess
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.
nursing regulation
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs possess the ________________ required to demonstrate the
wide range of competencies in this document.
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.
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.
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.
client-specific
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs enter into practice with competencies that are _______________
across diverse practice settings.
transferable
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs have a _______________ ___________ in nursing, health and
social sciences, ethics, leadership and research.
knowledge base
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs are committed to engaging in quality assurance practices,
including ____________ _____________.
Reflective Practice
COMPETENCY ASSUMPTIONS
Entry-level RPNs use ____________ _______________ skills to support clinical
decision-making and reflect upon practice experiences.
critical thinking
,The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All client __________ she or he provides.
care
The entry-level RPN is accountable for:
All decisions about _____________ _________ to other care
providers
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.
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.
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.
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
Professional Responsibility and Accountability
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates competence in professional judgments and practice decisions by
applying principles implied in the ethical framework, and by using knowledge
from many sources. Engages in critical thinking to inform clinical decision-
making, which includes both systematic and analytical processes, along with
, reflective and critical processes. Establishes therapeutic caring and culturally
safe relationships with clients and health care team members based on
appropriate relational boundaries and respect
Ethical Practice
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of public protection and the duty
to practise nursing in collaboration with clients and other members of the health
care team to provide and improve health care services in the best interests of the
public.
Service to the Public
WHICH COMPETENCY STATEMENT?
Demonstrates an understanding of professional self-regulation by developing
and enhancing one's competence, ensuring consistently safe practice, and
ensuring and maintaining one's fitness to practise.
Self-Regulation
DEFINITION
The obligation to answer for the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of
one's activities and duties.
ACCOUNTABILITY
DEFINITION
Actively supporting a right and good cause; supporting others for speaking for
themselves or speaking on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.
ADVOCATE
DEFINITION
defining lines that separate the therapeutic behaviour of an RPN from any
behaviour that, well-intentioned or not, could reduce the benefit of nursing care
to clients, families or communities.
BOUNDARY
DEFINITION
Individuals, families, groups or entire communities across the lifespan who
require nursing expertise.
