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,Contents
Chapter 02: Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test Strategies) Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition............................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 03: Community Resources ...................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 04: How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Present Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 05: Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey .............................................................................................. 40
Chapter 06: Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 07: Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules? Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 08: Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty and Peers Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing: 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 09: Assertiveness: Your Responsibility .................................................................................................. 79
Chapter 10: Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competence Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing:
10th Edition .......................................................................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 11: Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 12: The Nursing Process: Your Role..................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 13: Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 14: The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse .................. 122
Chapter 15: Health Care Settings: Continuum of Care Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Chapter 16: The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 136
Chapter 17: Collaboration: Leading and Managing............................................................................................ 143
Chapter 18: Workforce Trends: How to Find a First Job You Will Love Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 160
Chapter 19: Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act
............................................................................................................................................................................ 173
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,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.
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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
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,Contents
Chapter 02: Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test Strategies) Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition............................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 03: Community Resources ...................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 04: How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Present Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 05: Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey .............................................................................................. 40
Chapter 06: Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 07: Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules? Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Chapter 08: Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty and Peers Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing: 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 71
Chapter 09: Assertiveness: Your Responsibility .................................................................................................. 79
Chapter 10: Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competence Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing:
10th Edition .......................................................................................................................................................... 90
Chapter 11: Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences Carroll: Success in
Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition .......................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 12: The Nursing Process: Your Role..................................................................................................... 101
Chapter 13: Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 115
Chapter 14: The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse .................. 122
Chapter 15: Health Care Settings: Continuum of Care Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th
Edition................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Chapter 16: The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 136
Chapter 17: Collaboration: Leading and Managing............................................................................................ 143
Chapter 18: Workforce Trends: How to Find a First Job You Will Love Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing, 10th Edition.......................................................................................................................................... 160
Chapter 19: Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act
............................................................................................................................................................................ 173
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,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.
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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
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