TEST BANK For Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2023), Chapters 1 - 19
,
,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learne
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
traditionaladult 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
fromhigh 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/AMSC: 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 learningto 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
Anotherstudent 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.
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2023), Chapters 1 - 19
,
,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learne
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
traditionaladult 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
fromhigh 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/AMSC: 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 learningto 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
Anotherstudent 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.
