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Why does the CLPNA have a Continuing Competency Program A. Alberta physicians have requested this program. B. The alberta government passed the Health Professions Act. All colleges under HPA have a CCP. C. The Capital Health Authority started this initiative and the CLPNA thought it was of benefit for LPN job security. D. All other Canadian provinces have this in place already. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B The unit leader on an inpatient psychiatric unit of a large hospital has been in the position for 3 months. The unit leader is frustrated by how little time is available to work with patients and how few changes have been implemented in that time. The phase of role transition being experienced is the role of: A. acceptance B. negotiation C. discrepancy D. internalization ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C

Sue, a newly graduated practical nurse, has been on the orthopedic unit for about 6 months and is reconciling discrepancies between what she thought her role was in relation to peer performance appraisal and what it actually is. This is an example of role: A. discrepancy B. integration. C. ambiguity D. stabilization ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B A nurse is interviewing for a manager's position. Which of the following actions is considered a role preview A. Improving role performance B. Disillusionment about the expectations of the job C. Touring the unit D. Formal commitment of the employment contract ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------C The chief nursing officer develops a mentoring program to help new staff members adjust to their new jobs. The main purpose of mentoring is:

B. willingness of Samia to receive feedback C. organizational support for the mentor relationship D. clarity of Amy's information ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B In addition to providing coaching, a nurse mentor may provide counselling to the mentee. For counselling to be successful, the mentor must: A. ensure confidentiality B. present assignments that stretch the intellectual and technical ability of the mentee C. keep the focus on technical and management responsibilities D. provide a quiet environment away from the unit ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------A According to Duchscher, the integration phase in the transition to a new professional role for the new nursing graduate includes actions such as: A. separating and exploring B. adjusting and accommodating C. performing and learning D. doubting and revealing - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D

In assisting new graduates to make the role transition to graduate nurse, Teo, the unit manager, initiates which of the following: A. Self-checklist to assess competencies that have been strengthened B. Fixed target dates for acquisition of competency and transition to LPN role C. Frequent formal meetings to provide feedback on performance and areas to be strengthened D. Discussions that focus on what the new graduates have yet to learn --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A As a result of Amy's coaching, Samia completes an assessment of responsibilities, opportunities, lines of communication, expectations, and support (ROLES). This assessment is helpful in: Select one or more: A. areas of conflict in expectations B. identifying her clinical knowledge C. management responsibilities D. role development ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A, C and D A new graduate is seeking a new position in nursing and wants to "sell" herself effectively. The best strategy is to: A. practise interviewing.

To develop a CV or résumé, a nurse should begin with: A. creating an opportunity to be interviewed. B. identifying his or her name and contact information. C. hiring someone to market himself or herself. D. listing facts about his or her professional life. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------B An experienced staff nurse applies for a distinct position of patient advocate at a new clinic. Of the various tools available to her, which should she bring to her interview to best present her skills A. Portfolio B. Annual evaluations C. Résumé D. Patient advocacy project ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A True or false: A practical nurse is required to write and pass a national examination to qualify for a practice permit to work as an LPN ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Practice permit = license

True or false: The primary purpose of the national registration examination is to determine how well students can recall information taught to them in the practical nurse program ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False True or false: Applications for writing the national examination are submitted to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------True True and false: A candidate must present a college transcript of marks for admittance to the examination writing room ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --False They already have it True or false: A candidate may write the national examination no more than three times ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True True or false: The candidate will be informed of the examination results by telephone ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False

Cathartic = increases peristalsis to promote bowel movement A nurse is caring for several patients on bladder-retraining programs and a variety of toileting time frames are employed. Which time frame for toileting is always included in a toileting schedule? A. Every 2 hours when awake B. When going to bed at night C. At 8AM, 2PM, 8PM and 2PM D. Every 4 hours and through the night ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A Trying to train bladder to hold in urine A nurse is going to assist a heavy patient higher in bed. What should the nurse do to prevent self-injury? A. Keep the knees and ankles straight B. Straighten the knees while bending at the waist C. Place the feet together and keep the knees bent D. Position the feet apart with one foot forward ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------D

A patient has dependent edema of the ankles and feet and is obese. Which diet should the nurse expect the health-care provider to order? A. Low in sodium and high in fat B. Low in sodium and low in calories C. High in sodium and high in protein D. High in sodium and low in carbohydrates ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------

• B A nurse is assessing a patient who reports being incontinent. What question should the nurse ask to elicit information related to urge incontinence? A. "Does urination occur immediately after coughing?" B. "Do you begin urinating before you get to the bathroom?" C. "Do you begin urinating immediately after feeling the need to urinate?" D. "Does urination occur unpredictably without feeling the need to urinate?" ------ ---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C Mr Smith has dysphagia and severe hypertension. The doctor has ordered an oral antihypertensive medication. Which of the following actions would be most important for the practical nurse to take? A. Provide Mr Smith with health teaching about potassium intake. B. Assess Mr. Smith's vitals and monitor fluid intake

John is 49 and is admitted with severe hypotension. Each time he gets out of bed, he becomes weak and falls to the floor. How can the practical nurse protect John from falling? A. Raise the side rails on the bed so he cannot get up by himself. B. Advise him not to get out of bed while his BP is low C. Ask him to use the call bell for help before getting up D. Relocate him to a room closer to the nursing station ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------C Only relocate patients that are lacking cognition/orientation The PN assesses Eva, 6 months old. What finding would indicate that Eva is developing at a higher level than other children? A. She is bored when left alone B. She voluntarily grasps and object C. She recognizes her parents D. She waves bye-bye ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D

Jim, age 70, is hospitalized with pneumonia. The PN finds him on the floor with his oxygen mask off and his Foley catheter pulled out. Which action should the PN take initially? A. Replace the oxygen immediately B. Examine the urinary meatus C. Assess Jim's current condition D. Place a pillow under his head ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A What two documents do employers use when developing position descriptions and conducting evaluations? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------CLPNA's LPN Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics What is the purpose of the CPNRE and licensure? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------protects the public by ensuring that entry-level practical nurses have the competencies required to practise safely and effectively What is the purpose of a professional portfolio ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----showcases talents, most relevant skills, and charts professional growth What is a specialty certification ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------course and exam to specialize in an area of nursing such as dialysis or perioperative care

Describe the 4 components of the learning plan step of CCP ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Second step

• continuing competence goals
• resources and strategies
• target date
• evaluation Describe the list of activities step in CCP ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Third step
• Complete learning
• Monitor practice hours
• Keep track of activities that relate to competency throughout the year (and keep proof such as certificates, attendance, documentation etc) How many hours must LPNs work when audited ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------Minimum of 1000 hours in the previous 4 year period Hours can be validated by the CCP process

When do audits begin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------May 1 - June 30 and to be done throughout the year What is the rubric for a CPP audit (3) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------1. Describing learning activity that met the goal

2. Identifying the impact the learning had on practice
   3. Evaluating how the learning changed the LPNS thinking and/or behaviour What is evidence-informed practice ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------using evidence to identify the potential benefits, harms , and costs of any intervention and also acknowledges that what works in one context might not in another What is research utilization ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the use of research findings in practice to improve care What is transition shock ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------clash between learned ideals and actual nursing practice contributing factors: high psychological demands,lack of social support, fear or anxiety, job strain, desire to leave the job

When does the "doing" stage occur and what does it involve ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------first 3 months orientation, learning structure and function, transition from learner to competent What are the benefits of a union membership ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----- collective negotiation

• job security
• collective voice to the employer
• fair working conditions What is a collective agreement ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A written contract between the employer and a union that outlines many of the terms and conditions of employment for employees Result of collective bargaining What is collective bargaining ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------offering!! negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees (union)

What is a grievance ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------formal complaint What is a lockout/shutout ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Opposite of a strike, employees were told not to come in to work until they agreed to company's paycuts What is negotiation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A give-and-take decision-making process involving two or more parties with different preferences What is mediation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A neutral third party acts as a mediator and works with both sides in the dispute to facilitate a resolution What is arbitration ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a settlement negotiated by an outside/neural party (usually judge) final and binding decision What is work-to-rule ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Workers obey their employment contracts but do not do anything "extra" as they normally might