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, Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 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. The learner 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 .
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.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 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 need 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 .
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, Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 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. The learner 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 .
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.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 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 need 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 .
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