,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to
the educational program directly from high 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/A MSC: 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 learning to 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.
ANS: 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. A person 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Another student 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.
, 1
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. A person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and
skill in providing personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited
classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursing program is:
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on
strength and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All
other options are examples of negative thinking that create expectations for
problems and failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. Few daily distractions
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is
motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two
classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier
failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings.
Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is
common among students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of
ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
d. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leave an educational program without due process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh,
Twelfth, and Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from
the program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. “Better get over being so negative.”
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
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
ANS: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to
the educational program directly from high 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/A MSC: 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 learning to 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.
ANS: 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. A person 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Another student 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.
, 1
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. A person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and
skill in providing personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited
classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursing program is:
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on
strength and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All
other options are examples of negative thinking that create expectations for
problems and failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. Few daily distractions
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is
motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two
classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier
failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings.
Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is
common among students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of
ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
d. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leave an educational program without due process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh,
Twelfth, and Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from
the program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. “Better get over being so negative.”
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
