CNO Practice Standards Quiz and Flashcards: Nursing Standards Review

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What is the purpose of professional regulation?

To provide financial support to professionals

To establish and enforce rules to govern professional practice and conduct (correct)

To promote competition among professionals

To restrict the scope of practice for professionals

What does the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA, 1991) do?

Establishes professional associations

Provides tax benefits to health professionals

Outlines scope of practice and controlled acts (correct)

Regulates professional fees

What does the Nursing Act (1991) delegate power and control of regulation to?

College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) (correct)

Ontario Ministry of Health

Ontario Medical Association

Canadian Nurses Association

What is self-regulation in the context of professions?

Professions regulate their own members rather than the government Signup and view all the answers

What does the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) determine for its members?

Eligibility to practice, scope of practice, and standards of practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the regulatory body (CNO) in overseeing members' practice?

Quality control, authority, and investigations for misconduct Signup and view all the answers

What does the regulatory body (CNO) ensure about its members?

Proper education, entry standards, and continued competence Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandate of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

To protect the public Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a psychomotor requirement for a nursing student?

Helping lift, turn and/or transfer clients Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an environmental requirement for a nursing student?

Tolerating unpleasant odors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a sensory requirement for a nursing student?

Feeling a client’s pulse Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a behavioral requirement for a nursing student?

Remaining calm in stressful situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Definition of an interpersonal requirement for a nursing student?

Recognize the needs of the patient and/or collegues Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a psychomotor requirement for a nursing student?

Giving injections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an environmental requirement for a nursing student?

Dealing with the distraction of a crying baby while providing care to a sibling Signup and view all the answers

What is a definition of an interpersonal requirement for a nursing student?

Recognizing the importance of maintaining interpersonal boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is a definition of a behavioural requirement for a nursing student?

Engaging with self and others to create safe environment Signup and view all the answers

What are the two categories of nursing in Ontario?

RN and RPN Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of professional nursing services in Ontario?

The clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of professional practice in nursing in Ontario?

To achieve the best possible outcome for clients with no unnecessary exposure to harm Signup and view all the answers

What does the Continuing Competence QA program ensure for nurses in Ontario?

Knowledge, skill, and judgment for quality nursing practice Signup and view all the answers

What are nurses in Ontario accountable for?

Their decisions and actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the entry-to-practice capabilities for nurses in Ontario organized into?

Seven categories: cognitive, communication, interpersonal, behavioral, psychomotor, sensory, and environmental Signup and view all the answers

What do nurses continually enhance through education, experience, and self-assessment?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What do nurses in Ontario uphold, including well-being, choice, privacy, confidentiality, respect for life, maintaining commitments, truthfulness, fairness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism?

Values and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of nurses in Ontario?

They are responsible for their actions, conduct, and continuing competence Signup and view all the answers

What does nursing practice in Ontario require in addition to knowledge and its application to practice?

The establishment and maintenance of respectful, collaborative, therapeutic, and professional relationships Signup and view all the answers

What are nurses in Ontario responsible for maintaining throughout their career?

Competence Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) from other nursing associations?

It is the regulatory body for nursing in Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the title protection provided by the Nursing Act, 1991?

Preventing unregistered individuals from practicing as nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is required to become registered as a Nurse in Ontario?

Nursing education, national registration examination (NCLEX), jurisprudence examination, language proficiency, and citizenship proof Signup and view all the answers

What is one controlled acts that a registered nurses in Ontario is authorized to perform?

Administering substances and treating by means of psychotherapy technique Signup and view all the answers

What does the Continuing Competence Quality Assurance (QA) program ensure for nurses in Ontario?

Maintenance and enhancement of knowledge, skill, and judgment Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the professional standards and guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

Promoting safe nursing practice Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of cognitive ETP competencies?

demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Professional Standards for Nurses in Ontario

The professional expectations of nurses in Ontario apply to all nurses, including nurse administrators, educators, and researchers.
Nursing in Ontario is one profession with two categories: RN (including NPs) and RPN, with different foundational knowledge bases due to differences in basic nursing education.
Nurses are accountable for their decisions and actions and are responsible for maintaining competence throughout their career.
The central focus of professional nursing services is the clients, who make their own decisions as partners in the decision-making process.
The goal of professional practice is to achieve the best possible outcome for clients with no unnecessary exposure to harm.
Nurses continually enhance their knowledge through education, experience, and self-assessment and can become experts in a specific area of practice within their category.
Nurses are accountable to the public, must meet standards, and are responsible for their actions, conduct, and continuing competence.
The Continuing Competence QA program ensures nurses' knowledge, skill, and judgment for quality nursing practice.
Nurses are expected to uphold values and beliefs, including well-being, choice, privacy, confidentiality, respect for life, maintaining commitments, truthfulness, fairness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
Nursing practice requires knowledge, its application to practice, leadership, and the establishment and maintenance of respectful, collaborative, therapeutic, and professional relationships.
The entry-to-practice capabilities for nurses in Ontario are organized into seven categories: cognitive, communication, interpersonal, behavioral, psychomotor, sensory, and environmental.
Each category captures the components necessary for entry-level nursing practice and includes specific skills and abilities required for nursing practice in Ontario.

Regulation of Nursing in Ontario: Key Points

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario.
The CNO establishes entry requirements, practice standards, and administers quality assurance programs.
The CNO works to protect the public interest and partners with employers, educators, and government for quality nursing services.
The CNO is distinct from the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO).
The CNO's purpose is to promote safe nursing practice and has practice standards and guidelines for all nurses in Ontario.
Only members of the CNO are allowed to refer to themselves as nurses in Ontario.
The Nursing Act, 1991, along with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA), regulate the nursing profession in Ontario.
The Nursing Act covers registration, scope of practice, controlled acts, quality assurance, and professional misconduct.
The Act provides title protection, making it illegal to practice as a nurse without registration.
Entry to practice requirements include nursing education, national registration examination (NCLEX), jurisprudence examination, language proficiency, and citizenship proof.
Nurses in Ontario are authorized to perform five controlled acts, including administering substances and treating by means of psychotherapy technique.
The CNO's professional standards apply to all nurses and serve as expectations for public protection.

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Test your knowledge of the professional standards for nurses in Ontario with this informative quiz. Explore the expectations, regulations, and key points governing the practice of Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario. Brush up on essential guidelines and regulations set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and enhance your understanding of the nursing profession in the province.

Week 11-Nursing Standards and CNO