SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSING: FROM STUDENT TO LEADER, 10TH
EDITION COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX-PN EXAMINATION TEST BANK
BASED ON CARROLL & COLLIER (2023) | ISBN: 9780323812078
SECTION 1: PERSONAL RESOURCES OF AN ADULT LEARNER (QUESTIONS 1-25)
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
traditional adult 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
Answer: D
Rationale: Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program
directly from high school or another program of study and are typically in their late teens or
early 20s. Those who have been out of school for many years or have children and
grandchildren are classified as returning adult learners .
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
Answer: A
Rationale: This student demonstrates characteristics of a traditional adult learner who has
recently completed high school and is in the late teens to early 20s age range. The student
is adjusting to independence while pursuing education .
3. A nursing student states, "I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences."
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 a local college
Answer: A
Rationale: Informal learning experiences occur outside formal educational settings. Caring
for a disabled family member provides practical knowledge and skills in personal care
without formal instruction. Continuing education courses, academic programs, and
credited classes are formal learning experiences .
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."
Answer: D
Rationale: "I work well with my hands" is a positive affirmation focusing on personal
strengths, promoting expectations of success. The other options represent negative
thinking patterns that create expectations for problems and potential failure .
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
Answer: B
Rationale: Motivation to succeed is a characteristic common to most adult learners
regardless of their classification. The other factors vary significantly among individuals and
are not universally applicable to all adult learners .
6. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level must be satisfied before a
student can focus effectively on academic achievement?
A. Self-actualization
B. Esteem needs
C. Physiological needs
D. Love and belonging
Answer: C
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy positions physiological needs (food, water, shelter, sleep) as
the most fundamental. These basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs such
as safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization can be addressed, making academic
focus difficult without them .
7. A student who prefers to learn by watching demonstrations and visualizing
concepts is using which perceptual learning style?
A. Auditory
B. Visual
C. Kinesthetic
D. Tactile
Answer: B
Rationale: Visual learners acquire information best through seeing, including
demonstrations, diagrams, and written materials. Auditory learners prefer listening, while
kinesthetic and tactile learners learn through movement and hands-on experience .
8. The "bucket theory" of education suggests that:
A. Students learn best through hands-on experience
B. Knowledge can be transferred from teacher to student through lecturing
, C. Learning is a collaborative process between peers
D. Students must discover knowledge independently
Answer: B
Rationale: The bucket theory proposes that teachers can simply "pour" knowledge from
their minds into students' minds through lecturing. This passive learning model is now
considered outdated, as effective learning requires active student engagement .
9. Which characteristic is typical of a returning adult learner?
A. Directly from high school
B. In their early 20s
C. Has been out of school for several years
D. Unfamiliar with formal education
Answer: C
Rationale: Returning adult learners are individuals who have been out of school for several
years before entering a nursing program. They often bring life experience and prior
knowledge to their education .
10. A student who processes information analytically, rationally, and verbally is
demonstrating:
A. Right brain learning
B. Left brain learning
C. Kinesthetic learning
D. Auditory learning
Answer: B
Rationale: Left brain learning is characterized by analytical, rational, objective, and verbal
processing. Right brain learning is more intuitive, imaginative, and impulsive, processing
information spatially .
11. Which amendment ensures students' right to due process in educational settings?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Eighth Amendment
D. Fourteenth Amendment
EDITION COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX-PN EXAMINATION TEST BANK
BASED ON CARROLL & COLLIER (2023) | ISBN: 9780323812078
SECTION 1: PERSONAL RESOURCES OF AN ADULT LEARNER (QUESTIONS 1-25)
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
traditional adult 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
Answer: D
Rationale: Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program
directly from high school or another program of study and are typically in their late teens or
early 20s. Those who have been out of school for many years or have children and
grandchildren are classified as returning adult learners .
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
Answer: A
Rationale: This student demonstrates characteristics of a traditional adult learner who has
recently completed high school and is in the late teens to early 20s age range. The student
is adjusting to independence while pursuing education .
3. A nursing student states, "I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences."
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 a local college
Answer: A
Rationale: Informal learning experiences occur outside formal educational settings. Caring
for a disabled family member provides practical knowledge and skills in personal care
without formal instruction. Continuing education courses, academic programs, and
credited classes are formal learning experiences .
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."
Answer: D
Rationale: "I work well with my hands" is a positive affirmation focusing on personal
strengths, promoting expectations of success. The other options represent negative
thinking patterns that create expectations for problems and potential failure .
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
Answer: B
Rationale: Motivation to succeed is a characteristic common to most adult learners
regardless of their classification. The other factors vary significantly among individuals and
are not universally applicable to all adult learners .
6. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level must be satisfied before a
student can focus effectively on academic achievement?
A. Self-actualization
B. Esteem needs
C. Physiological needs
D. Love and belonging
Answer: C
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy positions physiological needs (food, water, shelter, sleep) as
the most fundamental. These basic needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs such
as safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization can be addressed, making academic
focus difficult without them .
7. A student who prefers to learn by watching demonstrations and visualizing
concepts is using which perceptual learning style?
A. Auditory
B. Visual
C. Kinesthetic
D. Tactile
Answer: B
Rationale: Visual learners acquire information best through seeing, including
demonstrations, diagrams, and written materials. Auditory learners prefer listening, while
kinesthetic and tactile learners learn through movement and hands-on experience .
8. The "bucket theory" of education suggests that:
A. Students learn best through hands-on experience
B. Knowledge can be transferred from teacher to student through lecturing
, C. Learning is a collaborative process between peers
D. Students must discover knowledge independently
Answer: B
Rationale: The bucket theory proposes that teachers can simply "pour" knowledge from
their minds into students' minds through lecturing. This passive learning model is now
considered outdated, as effective learning requires active student engagement .
9. Which characteristic is typical of a returning adult learner?
A. Directly from high school
B. In their early 20s
C. Has been out of school for several years
D. Unfamiliar with formal education
Answer: C
Rationale: Returning adult learners are individuals who have been out of school for several
years before entering a nursing program. They often bring life experience and prior
knowledge to their education .
10. A student who processes information analytically, rationally, and verbally is
demonstrating:
A. Right brain learning
B. Left brain learning
C. Kinesthetic learning
D. Auditory learning
Answer: B
Rationale: Left brain learning is characterized by analytical, rational, objective, and verbal
processing. Right brain learning is more intuitive, imaginative, and impulsive, processing
information spatially .
11. Which amendment ensures students' right to due process in educational settings?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Eighth Amendment
D. Fourteenth Amendment
