LPN TORN TRRANSITIONS
6 TH EDITION
.AUTHER(S)LORA CLAYWELL
TESTBANKS
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Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
An LPN preparing to start an ADN program reviews prior work
to build goals. She notices her strong IV skills but limited patient
teaching experience. As an RN candidate, which goal best aligns
with expanded RN responsibilities and realistic professional
development?
A. Continue refining IV skills by taking an advanced IV course.
B. Set a goal to perform patient education for two patients per
shift with preceptor feedback.
,C. Aim to supervise LPN IV insertions immediately after program
start.
D. Focus on obtaining a certification in IV therapy before clinical
rotations.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): This goal applies RN-level responsibilities (patient
education), is measurable and attainable, and includes
feedback—linking past strengths to RN expectations. It
emphasizes communication, teaching, and accountability during
transition.
A: Refining IV skills is useful but remains LPN-skewed and
doesn’t target RN-expanded roles like teaching or assessment.
C: Supervising others immediately is premature; supervision
requires demonstrated RN competence and institutional
delegation policies.
D: Certification before clinical exposure may be unnecessary
and distract from learning core RN responsibilities; prioritization
should focus on broad RN skills.
Teaching Point
Prioritize measurable goals that build RN-level assessment,
teaching, and leadership skills.
Citation
Claywell, L. (2025). LPN to RN Transitions (6th ed.). Ch. 1.
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Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
A newly enrolled RN student writes a professional development
plan. She lists “improve critical thinking” but gives no steps.
Using change theory and effective goal-setting, which revision
demonstrates best application of Chapter 1 principles?
A. “Improve critical thinking by reading nursing textbooks.”
B. “Improve critical thinking — discuss one complex patient
case weekly with faculty and document reflections.”
C. “Improve critical thinking by relying on clinical instructors
during shifts.”
D. “Improve critical thinking by attending optional lectures
when available.”
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Applies change theory and SMART principles—
specific action (case discussion), measurable (weekly), reflective
practice, accountability to faculty—promotes active learning
and cognitive skill development.
A: Vague and passive; lacks measurable or time-bound
components.
, C: Over-dependence on instructors reflects LPN-level reliance
rather than RN accountability and independent analysis.
D: Passive attendance is unlikely to change behavior; lacks
specificity and measurement.
Teaching Point
Transform vague aims into specific, measurable, reflective
actions tied to learning theory.
Citation
Claywell, L. (2025). LPN to RN Transitions (6th ed.). Ch. 1.
3️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
During orientation, an LPN-to-RN student must choose
continuing education (CE) options. Which CE choice best
reflects strategic use of continuing education described in
Chapter 1 to support RN role development?
A. A 2-hour workshop on charting for LPNs.
B. A 6-week online course on medication calculation and
pharmacology for RNs.
C. A webinar on basic wound care dressings used by LPNs.
D. A lecture on general workplace safety not specific to nursing
scope.
6 TH EDITION
.AUTHER(S)LORA CLAYWELL
TESTBANKS
1️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
An LPN preparing to start an ADN program reviews prior work
to build goals. She notices her strong IV skills but limited patient
teaching experience. As an RN candidate, which goal best aligns
with expanded RN responsibilities and realistic professional
development?
A. Continue refining IV skills by taking an advanced IV course.
B. Set a goal to perform patient education for two patients per
shift with preceptor feedback.
,C. Aim to supervise LPN IV insertions immediately after program
start.
D. Focus on obtaining a certification in IV therapy before clinical
rotations.
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): This goal applies RN-level responsibilities (patient
education), is measurable and attainable, and includes
feedback—linking past strengths to RN expectations. It
emphasizes communication, teaching, and accountability during
transition.
A: Refining IV skills is useful but remains LPN-skewed and
doesn’t target RN-expanded roles like teaching or assessment.
C: Supervising others immediately is premature; supervision
requires demonstrated RN competence and institutional
delegation policies.
D: Certification before clinical exposure may be unnecessary
and distract from learning core RN responsibilities; prioritization
should focus on broad RN skills.
Teaching Point
Prioritize measurable goals that build RN-level assessment,
teaching, and leadership skills.
Citation
Claywell, L. (2025). LPN to RN Transitions (6th ed.). Ch. 1.
,2️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
A newly enrolled RN student writes a professional development
plan. She lists “improve critical thinking” but gives no steps.
Using change theory and effective goal-setting, which revision
demonstrates best application of Chapter 1 principles?
A. “Improve critical thinking by reading nursing textbooks.”
B. “Improve critical thinking — discuss one complex patient
case weekly with faculty and document reflections.”
C. “Improve critical thinking by relying on clinical instructors
during shifts.”
D. “Improve critical thinking by attending optional lectures
when available.”
Correct Answer
B
Rationales
Correct (B): Applies change theory and SMART principles—
specific action (case discussion), measurable (weekly), reflective
practice, accountability to faculty—promotes active learning
and cognitive skill development.
A: Vague and passive; lacks measurable or time-bound
components.
, C: Over-dependence on instructors reflects LPN-level reliance
rather than RN accountability and independent analysis.
D: Passive attendance is unlikely to change behavior; lacks
specificity and measurement.
Teaching Point
Transform vague aims into specific, measurable, reflective
actions tied to learning theory.
Citation
Claywell, L. (2025). LPN to RN Transitions (6th ed.). Ch. 1.
3️⃣
Reference
Ch. 1 — Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
Stem
During orientation, an LPN-to-RN student must choose
continuing education (CE) options. Which CE choice best
reflects strategic use of continuing education described in
Chapter 1 to support RN role development?
A. A 2-hour workshop on charting for LPNs.
B. A 6-week online course on medication calculation and
pharmacology for RNs.
C. A webinar on basic wound care dressings used by LPNs.
D. A lecture on general workplace safety not specific to nursing
scope.
