LPN to RN Transitions
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A practical nurse returning to school
reflects that many prior habits helped in bedside care but
sometimes conflict with RN expectations. Which statement
best describes how prior experience should be used during
the transition to RN?
A. Prior experience should be replaced entirely by RN
protocols to avoid confusion.
B. Prior experience is irrelevant and may impede learning
new skills.
C. Prior experience is a foundation to build on, but must be
reexamined and integrated with new knowledge.
D. Prior experience allows skipping foundational
coursework because skills transfer completely.
Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
,• Correct: Prior experience provides insight and motivation
but must be critically reexamined and integrated with RN
knowledge and standards.
• A: Replacing experience entirely wastes valuable clinical
insight and can reduce learner confidence.
• B: Prior experience is not irrelevant — it often helps
learning if reflected upon.
• D: Experience does not guarantee mastery of RN concepts
and cannot justify skipping foundational learning.
Teaching Point: Reflect and integrate prior experience with
new RN knowledge.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
2. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Objectives / Setting Your Goals
Question Stem: An LPN student creates a study plan with
measurable deadlines to complete foundational RN
modules. Which goal statement best follows SMART
principles for the transition student?
A. “Learn all medication administration content sometime
this semester.”
B. “Understand medication administration eventually so I’ll
be ready.”
C. “Complete and master the medication administration
module and pass the module exam with ≥85% by October
31.”
, D. “Be better at medications than my classmates by
semester end.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
• Correct: Option C is Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
• A: “Sometime this semester” is vague and not measurable.
• B: “Eventually” is non-specific and lacks measurement or
deadline.
• D: Comparing to classmates is not a SMART learning
objective and is not student-centered.
Teaching Point: Write SMART goals to guide transition
success.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
3. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing
Education
Question Stem: An RN preceptor advises a transitioning
student on continuing education. Which element is
essential to include when planning continuing education
for long-term professional growth?
A. Only courses that are easiest to pass.
B. Regular, planned activities that maintain competence
and address practice gaps.
C. A single certification that eliminates the need for future
, learning.
D. Avoiding topics outside current unit practice because
they are irrelevant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: Continuing education should be ongoing and
targeted to maintain competence and address gaps.
• A: Choosing only easy courses neglects actual learning
needs.
• C: No single certification removes the need for lifelong
learning in nursing.
• D: Limiting learning to current unit practice reduces
adaptability and professional growth.
Teaching Point: Plan continuing education that’s regular
and gap-focused.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
4. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Adult Learning Principles
(Reviewing Past and Present)
Question Stem: A transitioning LPN complains they learn
more slowly than younger classmates. Which faculty
response best applies adult learning principles for this
student?
A. “You’re just not cut out for RN work; maybe try another
field.”
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A practical nurse returning to school
reflects that many prior habits helped in bedside care but
sometimes conflict with RN expectations. Which statement
best describes how prior experience should be used during
the transition to RN?
A. Prior experience should be replaced entirely by RN
protocols to avoid confusion.
B. Prior experience is irrelevant and may impede learning
new skills.
C. Prior experience is a foundation to build on, but must be
reexamined and integrated with new knowledge.
D. Prior experience allows skipping foundational
coursework because skills transfer completely.
Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
,• Correct: Prior experience provides insight and motivation
but must be critically reexamined and integrated with RN
knowledge and standards.
• A: Replacing experience entirely wastes valuable clinical
insight and can reduce learner confidence.
• B: Prior experience is not irrelevant — it often helps
learning if reflected upon.
• D: Experience does not guarantee mastery of RN concepts
and cannot justify skipping foundational learning.
Teaching Point: Reflect and integrate prior experience with
new RN knowledge.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
2. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Objectives / Setting Your Goals
Question Stem: An LPN student creates a study plan with
measurable deadlines to complete foundational RN
modules. Which goal statement best follows SMART
principles for the transition student?
A. “Learn all medication administration content sometime
this semester.”
B. “Understand medication administration eventually so I’ll
be ready.”
C. “Complete and master the medication administration
module and pass the module exam with ≥85% by October
31.”
, D. “Be better at medications than my classmates by
semester end.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationales:
• Correct: Option C is Specific, Measurable, Achievable,
Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
• A: “Sometime this semester” is vague and not measurable.
• B: “Eventually” is non-specific and lacks measurement or
deadline.
• D: Comparing to classmates is not a SMART learning
objective and is not student-centered.
Teaching Point: Write SMART goals to guide transition
success.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
3. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing
Education
Question Stem: An RN preceptor advises a transitioning
student on continuing education. Which element is
essential to include when planning continuing education
for long-term professional growth?
A. Only courses that are easiest to pass.
B. Regular, planned activities that maintain competence
and address practice gaps.
C. A single certification that eliminates the need for future
, learning.
D. Avoiding topics outside current unit practice because
they are irrelevant.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: Continuing education should be ongoing and
targeted to maintain competence and address gaps.
• A: Choosing only easy courses neglects actual learning
needs.
• C: No single certification removes the need for lifelong
learning in nursing.
• D: Limiting learning to current unit practice reduces
adaptability and professional growth.
Teaching Point: Plan continuing education that’s regular
and gap-focused.
Citation: Claywell, 2024, Ch. 1
4. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Adult Learning Principles
(Reviewing Past and Present)
Question Stem: A transitioning LPN complains they learn
more slowly than younger classmates. Which faculty
response best applies adult learning principles for this
student?
A. “You’re just not cut out for RN work; maybe try another
field.”
