CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - 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. -
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. - 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. - 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. -
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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-True.
Health professions in Canada are regulated by the federal government. - ANSWER-False.
Restricted activities are define in the Health Professions Act. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - ANSWER-True.
The term of registration for an LPN on a courtesy register is 6 months. - 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. - 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. -
ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-True. Reporting others and self is
part of the Code of Ethics.
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