College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
The LPN scope of practice is defined only in one document - the Health Professions Act. True or False.
False.
The scope of practice is defined in multiple documents including the HPA, Regultion, standards of
practice, code of ethics and the competency profile << correct answer >>A quoarum at all meetings of
the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present. True or false. False.
A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present. << correct answer >>CLPNA is governed by a
Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25% of public members. True. << correct answer
>>The individual making a complaint against a regulated CLPNA member has the right to appear a
decision of the Hearing Tribunal. False. Under the HPA, only the member being investigated, and
the Complaints Director have the right to appear the decision of the Hearing Tribunal. << correct answer
>>CLPNA is required to notify an employer when a practice permit is suspended or conditions are
applied.True. << correct answer >>Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if
circumstances or needs change during the year. True. << correct answer >>Only regulated RNs and LPNs
are permitted to use the term "nurse". True. << correct answer >>If a quorum at the AGM is not
present, the College is obliged to call for another meeting. False.
Council shall be authorized to proceed with the business that was to have been done at such meeting.
Council is not required to call a further meeting during that calendar year. << correct answer >>The
Health Professions Act provided the overall framework and authority for CLPNA to regulate its members.
True. << correct answer >>CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the
purpose of registration requirements. True. << correct answer >>Matters such as member 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. << correct answer >>LPNs who handle and administer narcotic
medications should be familiar with the Occupation Health and Safety Act False.
The should be familiar with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. << correct answer >>A regulated
LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. True. << correct answer >>A
regulated member has the responsibility to inform a college if employment has been terminated,
suspended or the member resigned for reasons related to unprofessional conduct. False.