Test Bank for Success in
Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition.
(All Chapters Covered)
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult LearnerKnecht:
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be
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identified as a traditionaladult learner?
A. One who has been out ofschool for many years
B. One who has children and grandchildren
C. One who knows the routine of education
D. One who is in his or her early20s
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational
program directly fromhigh school or another program of study. They are
usually in their lateteens or early 20s. Thelearner who has been out of
school for many years and the learner who has childrenand grandchildren
would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the
routine of education does not providesufficient information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
,• A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I‟m fresh out of high
school and living alone for the first time in my life. I‟m learning how to take
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care of myself as well as learningto care for my patients.” This statement
identifies the student as
A. atraditional adult learner.
B. areturning adult learner.
C. someone in need of counseling.
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D. someone who is not accustomed to formal education.
ANS: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early
20s who have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high
school or another program of study. A returning adult learner issomeone
who has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed of
counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor
as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult
learner,and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Anursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
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experiences.” Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The
best example of an informal learning experience is
A. caring for a disabled familymember.
B. taking a continuing education course.
C. enrolling inanacademic program.
D. attending credit classes at themall.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal
educational setting. A person who cares for a disabled family member
would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An education
course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in aformal
educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal
educational experie
• What strategy can be used bya nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
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A. Picture in your mind the rewardsof succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create amental script ofpositive thoughts
D. All ofthe
above ANS: D
, Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script
ofpositive thoughtsall contribute apositive mental attitude and areall ways to
combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in
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a practical/vocational nursingprogram is
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A. “Iget sick from smelling bad odors.”
B. “What if I‟m „all thumbs‟ in practice lab?”
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C. “Idon‟t think the instructor likes me.”
D. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses
on a strength andpromotes the expectation that the individual will
succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking that create
expectations for problems andfailure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that
predisposes them to success in anursing program.
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A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualifyfor financial aid.
D. They have few dailydistractions.
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the
majority is motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to
one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a class ofnursingstudents discusses their concerns about their
program, theconcernshared by most learners is generally the fear of
A. succeeding.
, B. economic problems.
C. failure.
D. ridicule.
ANS: C
Some degree offear offailure is nearlyuniversal and often relates to
earlier failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other
educational settings. Few individuals are afraidof succeeding. Uncertainty
about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal
as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is
usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• The First Amendment ofthe U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
A. graduate from a program.
B. fail an academic program.
C. express oneself in class.
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D. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what
is expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed bythis amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked toleave aneducational program without due process?
A. Eleventh
B. Twelfth
C. Thirteenth
D. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenthamendments do not address due
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition.
(All Chapters Covered)
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult LearnerKnecht:
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be
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identified as a traditionaladult learner?
A. One who has been out ofschool for many years
B. One who has children and grandchildren
C. One who knows the routine of education
D. One who is in his or her early20s
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational
program directly fromhigh school or another program of study. They are
usually in their lateteens or early 20s. Thelearner who has been out of
school for many years and the learner who has childrenand grandchildren
would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the
routine of education does not providesufficient information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
,• A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I‟m fresh out of high
school and living alone for the first time in my life. I‟m learning how to take
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care of myself as well as learningto care for my patients.” This statement
identifies the student as
A. atraditional adult learner.
B. areturning adult learner.
C. someone in need of counseling.
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D. someone who is not accustomed to formal education.
ANS: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early
20s who have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high
school or another program of study. A returning adult learner issomeone
who has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed of
counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor
as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult
learner,and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Anursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
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experiences.” Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The
best example of an informal learning experience is
A. caring for a disabled familymember.
B. taking a continuing education course.
C. enrolling inanacademic program.
D. attending credit classes at themall.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal
educational setting. A person who cares for a disabled family member
would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An education
course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in aformal
educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal
educational experie
• What strategy can be used bya nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
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A. Picture in your mind the rewardsof succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create amental script ofpositive thoughts
D. All ofthe
above ANS: D
, Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script
ofpositive thoughtsall contribute apositive mental attitude and areall ways to
combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in
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a practical/vocational nursingprogram is
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A. “Iget sick from smelling bad odors.”
B. “What if I‟m „all thumbs‟ in practice lab?”
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C. “Idon‟t think the instructor likes me.”
D. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses
on a strength andpromotes the expectation that the individual will
succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking that create
expectations for problems andfailure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that
predisposes them to success in anursing program.
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A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualifyfor financial aid.
D. They have few dailydistractions.
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the
majority is motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to
one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a class ofnursingstudents discusses their concerns about their
program, theconcernshared by most learners is generally the fear of
A. succeeding.
, B. economic problems.
C. failure.
D. ridicule.
ANS: C
Some degree offear offailure is nearlyuniversal and often relates to
earlier failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other
educational settings. Few individuals are afraidof succeeding. Uncertainty
about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal
as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is
usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• The First Amendment ofthe U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
A. graduate from a program.
B. fail an academic program.
C. express oneself in class.
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D. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what
is expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed bythis amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step:N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked toleave aneducational program without due process?
A. Eleventh
B. Twelfth
C. Thirteenth
D. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenthamendments do not address due
process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
