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CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
177QUESTIONS WITH CO RRECT
ANSWERS
Question : 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.
Question : 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.
Question : Matters such as members registers and
registration, restricted activities, continuing competence and practice permits are all defined by the College's Bylaws.
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Correct answer: False. These are defined by the LPN
Regulation.
Question : 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.
Question : 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.
Question : When a regulated member encounters a
difficult situation for which they may not have the necessary skills, they should do the best they can.
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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.
Question : 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.
Question : 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.
Question : A regulated LPN on the temporary register
may only practice under supervision.
Correct answer: True.
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Question : Health professions in Canada are regulated by
the federal government.
Correct answer: False.
Question : 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.
Question : 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