Test Bank for Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing 10th Edition, by Janyce L. Carroll, Lisa Collier, All Chapters

TEST BANK FOR Success in Practical Vocational Nursing
10th Edition Carrol Collier

,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner

Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE fh




1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
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fh be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years
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b. One who has children and grandchildren fh fh fh fh fh



c. One who knows the routine of education fh fh fh fh fh fh



d. One who is in his or her early 20s fh fh fh fh fh fh fh fh




ANS: D f h



Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the fh fh fh fh fh fh fh fh



educational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early
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20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many years and
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the learner who has children and grandchildren would be
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identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does
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not provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application fh fh REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 f h fh fh



TOP: Adult learner
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living
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alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning
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to care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner.
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b. a returning adult learner.
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c. someone in need of counseling. fh fh fh fh



d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. fh fh fh fh fh fh fh




ANS: A fh



Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have
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come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of
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study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A
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person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the
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instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,
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and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis fh fh REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 f h fh fh



TOP: Adult learner
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another
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student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
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experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. fh fh fh fh fh



b. taking a continuing education course. fh fh fh fh



c. enrolling in an academic program. fh fh fh fh



d. attending credit classes at the mall. fh fh fh fh fh

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, ANS: A fh



Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
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person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing
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personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a
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formal educational setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension fh fh REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 f h fh fh



TOP: Informal educational experience
fh f h fh fh KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
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fh program is: fh



a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” fh fh fh fh fh fh fh



c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D fh



The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
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promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
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negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis fh fh REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 f h fh fh



TOP: Hidden dangers
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
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fh nursing program? fh



a. Few responsibilities at home fh fh fh



b. Motivation to succeed fh fh



c. Automatic qualification for financial aid fh fh fh fh



d. Few daily distractions fh fh




ANS: B fh



The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
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succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but
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not to all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension fh fh REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 f h fh fh



TOP: Factors predisposing to success
fh f h fh fh fh KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
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a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems fh



c. Failure
d. Ridicule

ANS: C fh