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c FromStudenttoLeader,10thEdition
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(Carroll,2023),Chapters1-19
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learne
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Carroll:SuccessinPractical/VocationalNursing,10thEdition
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MULTIPLECHOICE c
1. Whichindividual in apractical/vocational nursing classwould beidentified asatraditionaladult
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learner?
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a. Onewho has been out of school for many years c c c c c c c c c
b. Onewhohas children andgrandchildren c c c c c
c. Onewho knows the routine of education c c c c c c
d. Onewho is in his or her early 20s c c c c c c c c
ANSWER: D c
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly fromhigh
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school oranotherprogram ofstudy.They are usually in theirlateteens orearly 20s.Thelearner who
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c has been out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren would be
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c identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routineof education does not
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c providesufficient information for classification.
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DIF: CognitiveLevel:Application c c REF: p. 3 cc c c OBJ: 1 c
c TOP: Adult Learner c c KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A c c c c
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 alonefor
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the first timein my life. I’mlearning howto takecare ofmyself as well as learningto care for my
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c patients.” This statement identifies the student as c c c c c c
a. atraditionaladultlearner.
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b. areturningadultlearner.
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c. someone in need of counseling. c c c c
d. someone whois not accustomed toformal education. c c c c c c c
ANSWER: A c
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to
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c the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A
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returning adultlearnerissomeonewho has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed
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, c of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructoras having areas that
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needimprovement.This studentisatraditional adultlearner,and traditional adult learners are
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accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: CognitiveLevel:Analysis c c REF: p. 3 cc c c OBJ: 1 c
c TOP: Adult Learner
c c KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. Anursingstudentstates,“Ihavetakenadvantageofinformallearning experiences.”Another
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student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
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c experience is c
a. caring foradisabled familymember.
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b. takingacontinuing educationcourse.
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c. enrolling inan academic program. c c c c
d. attendingcredit classes at themall. c c c c c