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TESTBANKS – EXAM VERSION
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing (EXAM Only)
Chapter 1: Adjusting to Student Life
Original EXAM questions with detailed rationales
1.
A first-semester nursing student reports feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and anxious about
academic expectations. Which action would best support the student’s adjustment to the nursing
program?
A. Withdraw from one or more courses
B. Seek academic or counseling support services
C. Avoid social and family commitments
D. Focus exclusively on independent study
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
Academic advising and counseling services are designed to help students manage stress, time
demands, and emotional challenges associated with nursing education. Eliminating support
systems or withdrawing from courses may increase stress rather than reduce it.
PTS: 1
DIF: Moderate
REF: Student Adjustment
OBJ: Promote student success
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Caring
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
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2.
When beginning a course with a new nursing instructor, which student behavior is most
appropriate?
A. Avoid interaction until grading expectations are clarified
B. Ask frequent questions to gain attention
C. Observe and learn the instructor’s expectations and teaching style
D. Provide personal compliments to establish rapport
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
Each instructor has unique expectations and teaching approaches. Understanding these early
allows students to adapt effectively without engaging in inappropriate or excessive behaviors.
PTS: 1
DIF: Moderate
REF: Program Structure
OBJ: Effective communication
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
3.
A nursing student is developing a semester schedule. Which principle should guide this
planning?
A. Eliminate leisure activities until breaks
B. Study every day without exception
C. Balance academic responsibilities with personal life
D. Focus primarily on school-related activities
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
Balanced schedules improve academic success and reduce burnout. Maintaining personal well-
being supports sustained learning and performance.
PTS: 1
DIF: Easy
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REF: Time Management
OBJ: Self-management
NAT: Client Needs: Management of Care
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
4.
A student learns best by watching demonstrations and instructional videos. Which learning style
does this represent?
A. Auditory
B. Tactile
C. Kinesthetic
D. Visual
ANSWER: D
Rationale:
Visual learners benefit most from diagrams, videos, and demonstrations rather than hands-on or
auditory methods.
PTS: 1
DIF: Easy
REF: Learning Styles
OBJ: Identify learning preferences
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Analyze
NOT: Multiple Choice
5.
Which question should a nursing student ask first when applying critical thinking to a clinical or
academic problem?
A. What could go wrong?
B. What did I do previously?
,ESTUDYR
TESTBANKS – EXAM VERSION
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing (EXAM Only)
Chapter 1: Adjusting to Student Life
Original EXAM questions with detailed rationales
1.
A first-semester nursing student reports feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and anxious about
academic expectations. Which action would best support the student’s adjustment to the nursing
program?
A. Withdraw from one or more courses
B. Seek academic or counseling support services
C. Avoid social and family commitments
D. Focus exclusively on independent study
ANSWER: B
Rationale:
Academic advising and counseling services are designed to help students manage stress, time
demands, and emotional challenges associated with nursing education. Eliminating support
systems or withdrawing from courses may increase stress rather than reduce it.
PTS: 1
DIF: Moderate
REF: Student Adjustment
OBJ: Promote student success
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Caring
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
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2.
When beginning a course with a new nursing instructor, which student behavior is most
appropriate?
A. Avoid interaction until grading expectations are clarified
B. Ask frequent questions to gain attention
C. Observe and learn the instructor’s expectations and teaching style
D. Provide personal compliments to establish rapport
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
Each instructor has unique expectations and teaching approaches. Understanding these early
allows students to adapt effectively without engaging in inappropriate or excessive behaviors.
PTS: 1
DIF: Moderate
REF: Program Structure
OBJ: Effective communication
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
3.
A nursing student is developing a semester schedule. Which principle should guide this
planning?
A. Eliminate leisure activities until breaks
B. Study every day without exception
C. Balance academic responsibilities with personal life
D. Focus primarily on school-related activities
ANSWER: C
Rationale:
Balanced schedules improve academic success and reduce burnout. Maintaining personal well-
being supports sustained learning and performance.
PTS: 1
DIF: Easy
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REF: Time Management
OBJ: Self-management
NAT: Client Needs: Management of Care
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
4.
A student learns best by watching demonstrations and instructional videos. Which learning style
does this represent?
A. Auditory
B. Tactile
C. Kinesthetic
D. Visual
ANSWER: D
Rationale:
Visual learners benefit most from diagrams, videos, and demonstrations rather than hands-on or
auditory methods.
PTS: 1
DIF: Easy
REF: Learning Styles
OBJ: Identify learning preferences
NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1
KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Analyze
NOT: Multiple Choice
5.
Which question should a nursing student ask first when applying critical thinking to a clinical or
academic problem?
A. What could go wrong?
B. What did I do previously?
