LPN to RN Transitions
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: An LPN who is beginning an RN program feels
anxious and uncertain about returning to school after being in
the workforce for several years. Using Kurt Lewin's change
theory, which phase of change does this represent?
Options:
A) Unfreezing
B) Moving
C) Refreezing
D) Stabilizing
Correct Answer: A
Rationales:
• Correct: The "unfreezing" phase is characterized by a sense
of disequilibrium, anxiety, and recognition of the need for
change, which perfectly describes the student's feelings at
the start of a new program.
• Incorrect: The "moving" phase involves actively
implementing new behaviors and learning. The student is
just beginning and has not yet started this active work.
, • Incorrect: The "refreezing" phase is when the change has
been integrated and stability is achieved, which occurs
after the program is completed and the new role is
mastered.
• Incorrect: "Stabilizing" is not one of the three phases in
Kurt Lewin's change theory.
Teaching Point: Unfreezing involves overcoming inertia
and acknowledging the need for change.
2. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing
Education
Question Stem: An LPN is creating a record of their professional
achievements and prior learning experiences to help plan their
career advancement to an RN. What is the most accurate term
for this document?
Options:
A) A professional portfolio
B) An experiential resume
C) A continuing education transcript
D) A competency checklist
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: An experiential resume is specifically defined as a
concise list of experiences and prior learning.
• Incorrect: A professional portfolio is a broader collection
that may include an experiential resume along with
certificates, commendations, and other documents.
, • Incorrect: A transcript is an official academic record from
an educational institution, not a personal list of
experiences.
• Incorrect: A competency checklist is used to verify skills,
not to comprehensively list past learning and experiences.
Teaching Point: An experiential resume specifically
highlights non-academic learning and professional
experiences.
3. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: An LPN-to-RN student is struggling to adapt to
the student role. Which advice is best supported by adult-
learning principles to assist in this transition?
Options:
A) Focus primarily on memorizing theoretical content for
exams.
B) Relate each new piece of information to daily nursing
practice.
C) Defer clinical decision-making until after graduating as an RN.
D) Study alone to avoid the influence of other students'
opinions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: Adult learners are motivated by connecting new
learning to their existing knowledge and real-world
experiences, making this the most effective strategy.
, • Incorrect: Pure memorization is a surface-level learning
strategy and does not engage the experiential foundation
of an adult learner.
• Incorrect: Deferring clinical judgment development
contradicts the goal of transitioning to the higher-level
responsibilities of an RN.
• Incorrect: While some may prefer to study alone,
collaboration is a key component of adult and nursing
education.
Teaching Point: Adult learning is most effective when new
knowledge is connected to existing experience.
4. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A nursing student creates a list of personal
strengths and challenges and then draws a self-portrait.
According to the text, what is the most likely next step for this
student in the self-assessment process?
Options:
A) Share the portrait with classmates for feedback.
B) Develop an outcome priority based on the assessment.
C) Apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
D) Begin writing in a journal daily.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: The text indicates that after a self-assessment
(listing gifts/barriers and constructing a self-portrait), the
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
1. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: An LPN who is beginning an RN program feels
anxious and uncertain about returning to school after being in
the workforce for several years. Using Kurt Lewin's change
theory, which phase of change does this represent?
Options:
A) Unfreezing
B) Moving
C) Refreezing
D) Stabilizing
Correct Answer: A
Rationales:
• Correct: The "unfreezing" phase is characterized by a sense
of disequilibrium, anxiety, and recognition of the need for
change, which perfectly describes the student's feelings at
the start of a new program.
• Incorrect: The "moving" phase involves actively
implementing new behaviors and learning. The student is
just beginning and has not yet started this active work.
, • Incorrect: The "refreezing" phase is when the change has
been integrated and stability is achieved, which occurs
after the program is completed and the new role is
mastered.
• Incorrect: "Stabilizing" is not one of the three phases in
Kurt Lewin's change theory.
Teaching Point: Unfreezing involves overcoming inertia
and acknowledging the need for change.
2. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Components of Continuing
Education
Question Stem: An LPN is creating a record of their professional
achievements and prior learning experiences to help plan their
career advancement to an RN. What is the most accurate term
for this document?
Options:
A) A professional portfolio
B) An experiential resume
C) A continuing education transcript
D) A competency checklist
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: An experiential resume is specifically defined as a
concise list of experiences and prior learning.
• Incorrect: A professional portfolio is a broader collection
that may include an experiential resume along with
certificates, commendations, and other documents.
, • Incorrect: A transcript is an official academic record from
an educational institution, not a personal list of
experiences.
• Incorrect: A competency checklist is used to verify skills,
not to comprehensively list past learning and experiences.
Teaching Point: An experiential resume specifically
highlights non-academic learning and professional
experiences.
3. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Change Theory and Learning
Question Stem: An LPN-to-RN student is struggling to adapt to
the student role. Which advice is best supported by adult-
learning principles to assist in this transition?
Options:
A) Focus primarily on memorizing theoretical content for
exams.
B) Relate each new piece of information to daily nursing
practice.
C) Defer clinical decision-making until after graduating as an RN.
D) Study alone to avoid the influence of other students'
opinions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: Adult learners are motivated by connecting new
learning to their existing knowledge and real-world
experiences, making this the most effective strategy.
, • Incorrect: Pure memorization is a surface-level learning
strategy and does not engage the experiential foundation
of an adult learner.
• Incorrect: Deferring clinical judgment development
contradicts the goal of transitioning to the higher-level
responsibilities of an RN.
• Incorrect: While some may prefer to study alone,
collaboration is a key component of adult and nursing
education.
Teaching Point: Adult learning is most effective when new
knowledge is connected to existing experience.
4. Reference: Ch. 1, Section: Reviewing the Past and Present
Question Stem: A nursing student creates a list of personal
strengths and challenges and then draws a self-portrait.
According to the text, what is the most likely next step for this
student in the self-assessment process?
Options:
A) Share the portrait with classmates for feedback.
B) Develop an outcome priority based on the assessment.
C) Apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
D) Begin writing in a journal daily.
Correct Answer: B
Rationales:
• Correct: The text indicates that after a self-assessment
(listing gifts/barriers and constructing a self-portrait), the
