CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
COMPLETE ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES GRADED A+
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes
of registration requirements.
True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government.
False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act.
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.
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.
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.
, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months.
False. The term is for 3 months or less.
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.
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 a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional
conduct complaints.
COMPLETE ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES GRADED A+
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes
of registration requirements.
True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health Professional Act.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the
regulated profession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government.
False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act.
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.
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.
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.
, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months.
False. The term is for 3 months or less.
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.
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 a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional
conduct complaints.
