CLPNA Jurisprudence Exam
A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health professions in
Alberta. - ANS-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.
A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health professions in
Alberta. - ANS-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.
A complaint against a regulated member: (a) must be in writing, (b) can only be submitted by
clients, (c) can be phoned in , or (d) can be anonymous. - ANS-Must be in writing.
A practice permit must be on display or made available for inspection upon the request of
employers of the public. - ANS-True.
A quorum at all meeting of the CLPNA consists of 10% of regulated members present. -
ANS-False. A quorum consists of 15 regulated members present.
A regulated LPN on the temporary register may only practice under supervision. - ANS-True.
A temporary registration with CLPNA can be held for three years. - ANS-False. A temporary
registration is for persons who have not yet successfully passed the registration examination. It
is only valid for a maximum of one year.
Adhering to the duty of care means: - ANS-Avoiding abandonment of care, recognizing need for
assistance or hand off of care, avoiding neglect, reasonable and prudent decisions, all of these.
All applicants for registration as regulated members of CLPNA must provide evidence of having
good character and reputation. - ANS-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.
All LPNs applying for registration in AB must be proficient in: - ANS-English
All regulated members on the general or specialized practice register are eligible to run for
Council and cast a vote. - ANS-True.
An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the regulated
profession. - ANS-True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or
reputation of a profession.
, An example of unprofessional conduct is behavior that harms the integrity of the regulated
profession. - ANS-True. This includes any type of member action that might harm the integrity or
reputation of a profession.
Annual registration renewal should be completed by: - ANS-December 1
Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1 of each year. - ANS-True.
The College's registration year is January 1 to December 31.
Both the LPN Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice must be available to the public. -
ANS-True. This is a requirement of the HPA.
Bylaws can be created and/or amended by a simple majority vote of Council. - ANS-False. A
two-thirds majority vote is needed to create or amend a bylaw.
Clients are much less likely to file a complaint if they perceive that their service provider cared
for, and communicated with, them. - ANS-True. Poor communication is the root of many
unprofessional conduct complaints.
CLPNA Council may make, amend or delete bylaws. - ANS-True. A two-thirds majority of
Council is required.
CLPNA is governed by a Council consisting of regulated members and at least 25% public
members. - ANS-True. The Health Professions Act states that at least 25% of the voting
members of a governing council must be members of the public.
CLPNA is required to notify an employer when a practice permit is suspended or conditions are
applied. - ANS-True. The Health Professions Act requires a college to notify an employer when
a practice permit is suspended or conditions are applied.
CLPNA may approve programs of study and education courses for the purposes of registration
requirements. - ANS-True. This is one of the powers the College has under the Health
Professional Act.
CLPNA must first receive a formal complaint before it can investigate the conduct or
competence of a regulated member. - ANS-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.
CLPNA protects the public by lobbying government on issues that support the best interests of
the public. - ANS-False. CLPNA protects the public by ensuring that only qualified applicants
are registered; making the Registered available to the public; enforcing standards of practice;
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