CPNRE Professional and Ethical Practice 5

Question 1

A PN working in a long-term care facility discovers that a colleague has been falsifying vital sign records. The PN should:

Accepted Answer

Report the behaviour to the supervisor or appropriate authority

Answer

Falsifying records is professional misconduct that must be reported to protect client safety and uphold professional integrity.

Question 2

Informed consent for a surgical procedure is primarily the responsibility of:

Accepted Answer

The surgeon performing the procedure

Answer

The physician or surgeon performing the procedure is responsible for obtaining informed consent; the PN may witness the signature and reinforce information.

Question 3

A PN is caring for a client who is expressing suicidal ideation. The most immediate ethical and legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure client safety by reporting to the responsible physician and team immediately

Answer

When there is risk of serious harm, the duty to protect overrides confidentiality and requires immediate escalation.

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates the PN's commitment to evidence-informed practice?

Accepted Answer

Consulting current clinical practice guidelines when planning care

Answer

Evidence-informed practice requires integrating current best evidence, clinical expertise, and client preferences into care decisions.

Question 5

A client with dementia is unable to provide informed consent for a procedure. Who is the most appropriate decision-maker?

Accepted Answer

The client's legally designated substitute decision-maker

Answer

When a client lacks decision-making capacity, the legally designated substitute decision-maker is responsible for providing consent according to provincial legislation.

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE - Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination Practice Test

CPNRE Professional and Ethical Practice 5