Demonstrate knowledge and ability to evaluate plan of care based on:

Question 1

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to evaluate plan of care based on:

Answer 1

patient needs, priorities, expectations, * challenges and barriers
and values * actual and expected outcomes
* patient progress and response to care

Question 2

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to utilize best available data, resources, and evidence throughout evaluation of plan of care:

Answer 2

• assess quality and effectiveness of care
• measure level of care required
• determine family and social support system

Question 3

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Health Professions Act (HPA) and Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation:

Answer 3

• continuing competence * registration and renewal
• conduct process * restricted activities
• protected titles

Question 4

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta:

Answer 4

• establish, maintain, and enforce standards for education, registration, continuing competence, and discipline
• establish, maintain, and enforce standards of practice and code of ethics
• govern and regulate members in a manner that protects and serves the public

Question 5

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences in role and responsibilities of regulatory bodies, professional associations, and unions.

Question 6

Demonstrate understanding of the Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Statement as defined under legislation:

Answer 6

In their practice, Licensed Practical Nurses do one of more of the following:
(a) applynursingknowledge,skill,andjudgmenttoassesspatients’needs,
(b) provide nursing care for patients and families,
(b.1) teach, manage, and conduct research into the science, techniques, and practice of nursing,
and,
(c) providerestrictedactivitiesauthorizedbytheregulations.
(Schedule 10 Health Professions Act, RSA 2000)

Question 7

Demonstrate knowledge of scope of practice as defined in the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation and the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses.

Question 8

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of restricted activities listed in the Health Professions Act and authorized for Licensed Practical Nurses in the Licensed Practical Nurses Profession Regulation.

Question 9

Demonstrate knowledge of practice policies, guidelines and additional governance documents that guide and interpret Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.

Question 10

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the four foundational principles of the Standards of

Answer 10

Principle 1: LPNS are self-regulating, accountable practitioners responsible to provide safe, competent, ethical nursing practice and to work collaboratively with clients and other health care providers.
Principle 2: LPN Practice is client centred and includes individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Principle 3: LPN standards provide the structure to support LPNs to meet the needs of the population in the Canadian healthcare system.
Principle 4: LPN practice requires individual leadership and professionalism as demonstrated through their commitment to continuing competence, continuing education, and safe ethical practice.

Question 11

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Code of Ethics for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada (CCPNR, 2013):

Answer 11

Principle
1: Responsibility to the Public Principle
4: Responsibility to Colleagues Principle
2: Responsibilities to Clients Principle
5: Responsibility to Oneself Principle
3: Responsibilitytothe
Profession

Question 11

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in Canada (CCPNR, 2020):

Answer 11

Standard
1: Professional Accountability Standard
2: Evidence Informed Practice Standard
3: Public Protection through self-regulation and Responsibility
Standard
4: Professional and Ethical Practice

Question 12

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of additional Standards of Practice that outline professional expectations for LPNs:

Answer 12

• Standards of Practice on Boundary Violations: Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct (CLPNA, 2019)
• Standards of Practice on Restricted Activities, Advanced Practice, and Supervision (CLPNA, 2023)
• Standards of Practice on the Continuing Competence Program (CLPNA, 2023)
• Reusable & Single-Use Medical Devices Standards (Government of Alberta, 2019)
• Decision-Making Standards for Nurses in the Supervision of HealthCare Aides (2010)

Question 13

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply the Code of Ethics Principles to guide nursing practice and individual behaviour:

Answer 13

• professional standards * employer policies
• competencies * legal requirements

Question 14

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply ethical principles to decision making:

Answer 14

• person-centered care
• cultural diversity
• fitness to practice
• honesty and integrity
• inter-professional collaboration
• moral distress (self and others)
• personal beliefs and bias
• privacy and confidentiality
• professional boundaries
• professionalism and accountability * social determinants of health
• therapeutic relationship
• use of technology and social media

Question 15

Demonstrate knowledge of individual legal accountabilities as a Licensed Practical Nurse:

Answer 15

• duty of care – provide safe, competent, ethical, and compassionate care
• duty to report – as required by applicable legislation
• maintain fitness to practice
• work within scope of practice, nursing role, policies, and procedures
• maintain standards of practice, code of ethics, registration, conduct, and continuing competence requirements.

Question 16

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assess and manage ethical dilemmas and seek assistance when necessary.

Question 17

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of self-regulation and the accountabilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse to:

Answer 17

• Public
• Profession
• Employers
• Colleagues
• Self
• CLPNA

Question 18

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify when assignment of care exceeds individual competence or scope of practice:

Answer 18

• research evidence-informed practices * collaborate as necessary
• consult inter-professional team * maintain or transfer care as necessary

Question 19

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to apply concepts of professional autonomy throughout practice:

Answer 19

• accountable for individual actions and * behaviors *
• best practices and research *
• collaborate as required
  moral and ethical decision making self-managed competence development implications of individual decisions

Question 20

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to maintain confidentiality:

Answer 20

• adhere to legislation and regulation, professional standards, and employer policies
• identify risks and report breach of confidentiality
• manage patient information appropriately

Question 21

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively recognize, establish, and manage professional boundaries:

Answer 21

• caring for own family and friends
• friendships, romantic relationships
• intimidation, favoritism
• conflict of interest
• giving and receiving gifts
• inappropriate physical and sexual interactions
• excessive self-disclosure
• psychological safety
• social media presence

Question 22

Demonstrate knowledge of risks associated with inappropriate use of social media:

Answer 22

• privacy and confidentiality breach * nursing career impact
• public safety and trust * use during work hours

Question 23

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to recognize, intervene, and report boundary violations of self or others.