Carroll Success In Practical /
Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
Test Bank
, Chapter 01: Personal Resources Of An Adult Learner
Carroll: Success In Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which Individual In A Practical/Vocational Nursing Class
Would Be Identified As A Traditionaladult Learner?
a. One Who Has Been Out Of School 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 Early 20s
ANS: D
Traditional Adult Learners Are Individuals Who Come To
The Educational Program Directly From High School Or
Another Program Of Study. They Are Usually In Their Late
Teens Or Early 20s. Thelearner Who Has Been Out Of
School For Many Years And The Learner Who Has Children
And Grandchildren Would Be
Identified As A Returning Adult Learner. The Learner Who Knows The Routine Of
Education Does Not Provide Sufficient Information For Classification.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: P. 3 Obj: 1
Top: Adult Learner Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
2. 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 Care Of Myself
As Well As Learning To Care For My Patients.‖ This Statement Identifies The Student
As
a. A Traditional Adult Learner.
b. A Returning Adult Learner.
c. Someone In Need Of Counseling.
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 Is Someone Who Has Been Out Of
School For Several Years. A Person 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/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
3. A Nursing Student States, ―I Have Taken Advantage Of Informal Learning Experiences.‖
Another Student Asks, ―Could You Give Me An Example?‖ The Best Example Of An
Informal Learning Experience Is
a. Caring For A Disabled Family Member.
b. Taking A Continuing Education Course.
c. Enrolling In An Academic Program.
d. Attending Credit Classes At The Mall.
, 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 A Formal Educational Setting.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: 2
Top: Informal Educational Experience Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
4. An Example Of A Self-Talk ―Script‖ That Promotes Success In A Practical/Vocational
Nursing Program Is:
a. ―I Get Sick From Smelling Bad Odors.‖
b. ―What If I‘M ‗All Thumbs‘ In Practice Lab?‖
c. ―I Don‘T Think The Instructor Likes Me.‖
d. ―I Work Well With My Hands.‖
ANS: D
The Statement ―I Work Well With My Hands‖ Is A Positive Thought. It Focuses On
Strength And Promotes The Expectation That The Individual Will Succeed. All Other
Options Are Examples Of Negative Thinking That Create Expectations For Problems
And Failure.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Analysis Ref: P. 4 Obj: 2
Top: Hidden Dangers Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
5. Which Factor Is Common To All Types Of Adult Learners That Predisposes Them To
Success In A Nursing Program?
a. Few Responsibilities At Home
b. Motivation To Succeed
c. Automatic Qualification For Financial Aid
d. Few Daily Distractions
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/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
6. Which Fear Is Commonly Shared By Nursing Students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic Problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
, some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. few individuals are
afraid of 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/a
msc: nclex: n/a
7. the first amendment of the u.s. constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
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 by this amendment.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: p. 7 obj: 6 top:
learner rights key: nursing process step: n/a
msc: nclex: n/a
8. which amendment to the u.s. constitution protects the learner from being asked to
leave an educational 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
thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: p. 7 obj: 6 top:
learner rights key: nursing process step: n/a
msc: nclex: n/a
9. when a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. ―better get over being so negative.‖
b. ―you have rights under the fourteenth amendment.‖
c. ―watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
d. ―instructors really do have control over what happens.‖
ANS: b
Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
Test Bank
, Chapter 01: Personal Resources Of An Adult Learner
Carroll: Success In Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which Individual In A Practical/Vocational Nursing Class
Would Be Identified As A Traditionaladult Learner?
a. One Who Has Been Out Of School 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 Early 20s
ANS: D
Traditional Adult Learners Are Individuals Who Come To
The Educational Program Directly From High School Or
Another Program Of Study. They Are Usually In Their Late
Teens Or Early 20s. Thelearner Who Has Been Out Of
School For Many Years And The Learner Who Has Children
And Grandchildren Would Be
Identified As A Returning Adult Learner. The Learner Who Knows The Routine Of
Education Does Not Provide Sufficient Information For Classification.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: P. 3 Obj: 1
Top: Adult Learner Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
2. 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 Care Of Myself
As Well As Learning To Care For My Patients.‖ This Statement Identifies The Student
As
a. A Traditional Adult Learner.
b. A Returning Adult Learner.
c. Someone In Need Of Counseling.
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 Is Someone Who Has Been Out Of
School For Several Years. A Person 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/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
3. A Nursing Student States, ―I Have Taken Advantage Of Informal Learning Experiences.‖
Another Student Asks, ―Could You Give Me An Example?‖ The Best Example Of An
Informal Learning Experience Is
a. Caring For A Disabled Family Member.
b. Taking A Continuing Education Course.
c. Enrolling In An Academic Program.
d. Attending Credit Classes At The Mall.
, 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 A Formal Educational Setting.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: P. 3 Obj: 2
Top: Informal Educational Experience Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
4. An Example Of A Self-Talk ―Script‖ That Promotes Success In A Practical/Vocational
Nursing Program Is:
a. ―I Get Sick From Smelling Bad Odors.‖
b. ―What If I‘M ‗All Thumbs‘ In Practice Lab?‖
c. ―I Don‘T Think The Instructor Likes Me.‖
d. ―I Work Well With My Hands.‖
ANS: D
The Statement ―I Work Well With My Hands‖ Is A Positive Thought. It Focuses On
Strength And Promotes The Expectation That The Individual Will Succeed. All Other
Options Are Examples Of Negative Thinking That Create Expectations For Problems
And Failure.
Dif: Cognitive Level: Analysis Ref: P. 4 Obj: 2
Top: Hidden Dangers Key: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
5. Which Factor Is Common To All Types Of Adult Learners That Predisposes Them To
Success In A Nursing Program?
a. Few Responsibilities At Home
b. Motivation To Succeed
c. Automatic Qualification For Financial Aid
d. Few Daily Distractions
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/A
Msc: Nclex: N/A
6. Which Fear Is Commonly Shared By Nursing Students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic Problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
, some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. few individuals are
afraid of 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/a
msc: nclex: n/a
7. the first amendment of the u.s. constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
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 by this amendment.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: p. 7 obj: 6 top:
learner rights key: nursing process step: n/a
msc: nclex: n/a
8. which amendment to the u.s. constitution protects the learner from being asked to
leave an educational 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
thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
dif: cognitive level: knowledge ref: p. 7 obj: 6 top:
learner rights key: nursing process step: n/a
msc: nclex: n/a
9. when a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. ―better get over being so negative.‖
b. ―you have rights under the fourteenth amendment.‖
c. ―watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
d. ―instructors really do have control over what happens.‖
ANS: b
