Jurisprudence Exam – 2026/2027 Updated Comprehensive Study Set with 380 Questions and Answers (A+)

JURISPRUDENCE EXAM/380
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A+)
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 committees - =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