Test Bank For
Success In Practical Vocational Nursing From Student To Leader, 10th Edition
By Lisa Carroll, Covering Chapters 1-19 | Includes Rationales
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Personal Resources Of An Adult Learner .............................................................................. 3
Chapter 02: Academic Resources (Study Skills And Test Strategies) ...................................................... 17
Chapter 03: Community Resources ........................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 04: How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 To The Present...................................... 40
Chapter 05: Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey ................................................................................... 48
Chapter 06: Ethics Applied To Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics......................................... 62
Chapter 07: Nursing And The Law: What Are The Rules?....................................................................... 72
Chapter 08: Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty And Peers ......................... 88
Chapter 09: Assertiveness: Your Responsibility ...................................................................................... 98
Chapter 10: Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, And Competence .......................................................... 111
Chapter 11: Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, And Religious Differences ............................................ 122
Chapter 12: The Nursing Process: Your Role ........................................................................................ 124
Chapter 13: Nursing Theory, Research, And Evidence-Based Practice................................................. 141
Chapter 14: The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role Of The Practical/Vocational Nurse .... 150
Chapter 15: Health Care Settings: Continuum Of Care ......................................................................... 159
Chapter 16: The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, And Trends................................................... 167
Chapter 17: Collaboration: Leading And Managing .............................................................................. 177
Chapter 18: Workforce Trends: How To Find A First Job You Will Love ............................................... 198
,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 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
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.
ANSWER; 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.
ANSWER; 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: ComprehensionREF: 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.”
ANSWER; 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
Success In Practical Vocational Nursing From Student To Leader, 10th Edition
By Lisa Carroll, Covering Chapters 1-19 | Includes Rationales
,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Personal Resources Of An Adult Learner .............................................................................. 3
Chapter 02: Academic Resources (Study Skills And Test Strategies) ...................................................... 17
Chapter 03: Community Resources ........................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 04: How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 To The Present...................................... 40
Chapter 05: Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey ................................................................................... 48
Chapter 06: Ethics Applied To Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics......................................... 62
Chapter 07: Nursing And The Law: What Are The Rules?....................................................................... 72
Chapter 08: Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty And Peers ......................... 88
Chapter 09: Assertiveness: Your Responsibility ...................................................................................... 98
Chapter 10: Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, And Competence .......................................................... 111
Chapter 11: Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, And Religious Differences ............................................ 122
Chapter 12: The Nursing Process: Your Role ........................................................................................ 124
Chapter 13: Nursing Theory, Research, And Evidence-Based Practice................................................. 141
Chapter 14: The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role Of The Practical/Vocational Nurse .... 150
Chapter 15: Health Care Settings: Continuum Of Care ......................................................................... 159
Chapter 16: The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, And Trends................................................... 167
Chapter 17: Collaboration: Leading And Managing .............................................................................. 177
Chapter 18: Workforce Trends: How To Find A First Job You Will Love ............................................... 198
,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 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
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.
ANSWER; 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.
ANSWER; 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: ComprehensionREF: 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.”
ANSWER; 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
