,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Knecht:
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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE h
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional ad
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ult learner? h
a. One who has been out of school for many years h h h h h h h h h
b. One who has children and grandchildren h h h h h
c. One who knows the routine of education h h h h h h
d. One who is in his or her early 20s h h h h h h h h
ANS: D h
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly from hig
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h school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner
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who has been out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren w
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ould be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education d
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oes not provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I‟m fresh out of high school and living alo
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ne for the first time in my life. I‟m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care
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for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner. h h h
b. a returning adult learner. h h h
c. someone in need of counseling. h h h h
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. h h h h h h h
ANS: A h
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come t
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o the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A retu
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rning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in needed o
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f counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that
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need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are ac
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customed to formal education. h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another st
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udent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning experi
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ence is h
a. caring for a disabled family member. h h h h h
b. taking a continuing education course. h h h h
c. enrolling in an academic program. h h h h
d. attending credit classes at the mall. h h h h h
, ANS: A h
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A pe
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rson who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing perso
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nal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal e
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ducational setting. h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
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a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding h h h h h h h
b. Positive self-talk h
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts h h h h h h
d. All of the above h h h
ANS: D h
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-
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talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all w
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ays to combat the fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Promoting success in the program of study
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A h h
5. An example of a self-
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talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing program is
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a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I‟m „all thumbs‟ in practice lab?” h h h h h h h
c. “I don‟t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D h
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and pro
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motes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negativ
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e thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a nur
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sing program.
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a. They have few responsibilities at home.
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b. They have the motivation to succeed.
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c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
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d. They have few daily distractions. h h h h
ANS: B h
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to suc
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ceed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all t
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hree.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern sh
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ared by most learners is generally the fear of
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a. succeeding.
b. economic problems. h
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C h
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks t
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he learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeedin
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g. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear o
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f failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. h h h
b. fail an academic program. h h h
c. express oneself in class. h h h
d. have unlimited absences. h h
ANS: C h
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does no
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t disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not a
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ddressed by this amendment. h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6 h h h h
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an ed
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ucational program without due process? h h h h
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D h
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth a
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mendments do not address due process. h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge h h REF: p. 6 h h
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights
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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE h
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional ad
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ult learner? h
a. One who has been out of school for many years h h h h h h h h h
b. One who has children and grandchildren h h h h h
c. One who knows the routine of education h h h h h h
d. One who is in his or her early 20s h h h h h h h h
ANS: D h
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly from hig
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
h school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
who has been out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren w
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ould be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education d
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
oes not provide sufficient information for classification.
h h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
h h h h h h h
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I‟m fresh out of high school and living alo
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ne for the first time in my life. I‟m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
h h h h h h h h
a. a traditional adult learner. h h h
b. a returning adult learner. h h h
c. someone in need of counseling. h h h h
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. h h h h h h h
ANS: A h
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come t
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
o the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A retu
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
rning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in needed o
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
f counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are ac
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
customed to formal education. h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult Learner h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another st
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udent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning experi
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ence is h
a. caring for a disabled family member. h h h h h
b. taking a continuing education course. h h h h
c. enrolling in an academic program. h h h h
d. attending credit classes at the mall. h h h h h
, ANS: A h
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A pe
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
rson who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing perso
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
nal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal e
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ducational setting. h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding h h h h h h h
b. Positive self-talk h
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts h h h h h h
d. All of the above h h h
ANS: D h
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-
h h h h h h
talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all w
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ays to combat the fear of failure.
h h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Promoting success in the program of study
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A h h
5. An example of a self-
h h h h
talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing program is
h h h h h h h h h h
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
h h h h h h
b. “What if I‟m „all thumbs‟ in practice lab?” h h h h h h h
c. “I don‟t think the instructor likes me.”
h h h h h h
d. “I work well with my hands.”
h h h h h
ANS: D h
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and pro
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
motes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negativ
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
e thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
h h h h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
h h h h h h h
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a nur
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
sing program.
h
a. They have few responsibilities at home.
h h h h h
b. They have the motivation to succeed.
h h h h h
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
h h h h h
d. They have few daily distractions. h h h h
ANS: B h
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to suc
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ceed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all t
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
hree.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
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KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern sh
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ared by most learners is generally the fear of
h h h h h h h h
a. succeeding.
b. economic problems. h
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C h
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks t
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
he learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeedin
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
g. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear o
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
f failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 h h h h
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers
h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
h h h h h h h h h h h
a. graduate from a program. h h h
b. fail an academic program. h h h
c. express oneself in class. h h h
d. have unlimited absences. h h
ANS: C h
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does no
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
t disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not a
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ddressed by this amendment. h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6 h h h h
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights
h h h h
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
h h h h h h h
9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an ed
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ucational program without due process? h h h h
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D h
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth a
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
mendments do not address due process. h h h h h
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge h h REF: p. 6 h h
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights
h h h h KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A h h h h
