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CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam | 177Questions with 100% Correct Answers |
Updated & Verified
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. - -True. Good documentation practices are the best defense in
terms of providing an objective account of what happened.
-Schedule 10 of the Health Professions Act applies to the LPN profession. - -True. This
section describes the services generally provided by regulated members of the licensed
practical nursing profession.
-The LPN Code of Ethics requires regulated members to report unethical behavior,
incompetence, impairment or misconduct of one's colleagues and oneself. - -True.
Reporting others and self is part of the Code of Ethics.
-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.
-A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health
professions in Alberta. - -True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must be
reviewed and approved by the government, and must be made available to the public.
-The document that states how the College will operate on a day-to-day basis is the
College Bylaws. - -True. Also policies state the principles or rules developed and
approved by the College to support achievement of its legislated mandate and strategic
goals.
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