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What is the primary legislation that governs Ontario's regulated health professions?
What is the primary legislation that governs Ontario's regulated health professions?
- Canadian Food and Drug Act
- Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) (correct)
- Health Care Consent Act
- Nursing Act
Which of the following is NOT considered a controlled act authorized to nursing in Ontario?
Which of the following is NOT considered a controlled act authorized to nursing in Ontario?
- Performing a procedure below the dermis
- Dispensing a drug
- Administering a substance by injection
- Conducting a surgical operation (correct)
Under the RHPA, which of the following acts is considered harmful if performed by unqualified persons?
Under the RHPA, which of the following acts is considered harmful if performed by unqualified persons?
- Taking a patient’s vital signs
- Performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis (correct)
- Providing health education
- Administering a topical cream
What is one of the new controlled acts authorized for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)?
What is one of the new controlled acts authorized for Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)?
If a research participant wishes to withdraw from a study, what is the first action the researcher should take?
If a research participant wishes to withdraw from a study, what is the first action the researcher should take?
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What is the RHPA?
What is the RHPA?
The main law governing healthcare professions in Ontario, ensuring public safety and setting practice standards.
What are Controlled Acts?
What are Controlled Acts?
Actions that require specific training and qualifications to perform safely and legally. These include administering injections and performing procedures below the skin.
What is a new controlled act for RPNs?
What is a new controlled act for RPNs?
A controlled act that RPNs are now authorized to perform, involving dispensing medications according to a healthcare provider's prescription.
How does a research participant withdraw from a study?
How does a research participant withdraw from a study?
A research participant has the right to withdraw from a study at any time without penalty. This is a core principle of ethical research.
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Why is the RHPA Important?
Why is the RHPA Important?
The RHPA focuses on protecting the public by ensuring healthcare professionals are qualified and practicing safely. This includes controlling specific acts.
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Ontario Regulated Health Professions
- The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) governs Ontario's regulated health professions.
- Certain acts, like specific procedures below the dermis, are controlled and should only be performed by qualified individuals.
- Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Ontario have expanded authority, including dispensing drugs.
- Surgical operations are not among the controlled acts authorized for nurses in Ontario.
- Administering substances by injection, performing procedures below the dermis, and dispensing drugs are considered controlled acts for nurses.
- Researchers must acknowledge a participant's right to withdraw from a study at any time. Exploring the reasons for withdrawal is a subsequent step.
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