CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
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 a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional conduct
complaints. - CORRECT ANSWER - True. Good documentation practices are the best
defense in terms of providing an objective account of what happened.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - CORRECT
ANSWER - False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT
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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT
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 a neutral third party mediator.
Failure to adequately document or chart is a common element in unprofessional conduct
complaints. - CORRECT ANSWER - True. Good documentation practices are the best
defense in terms of providing an objective account of what happened.
