TEST BANK For Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2026), Chapters 1 - 19
,
,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learne
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
ANSWER: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program
directly fromhigh 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/AMSC: 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 learningto 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.
ANSWER: 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
Anotherstudent 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.
ANSWER: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. Aperson 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 aformal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANSWER: D
Picturingcthecrewardscofcsucceeding,cpositivecself-
talk,candcacmentalcscriptcofcpositivecthoughtsallccontributecacpositivecmentalcattitudec
andcarecallcwaysctoccombatcthecfearc ofcfailure.
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2026), Chapters 1 - 19
,
,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learne
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
ANSWER: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program
directly fromhigh 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/AMSC: 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 learningto 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.
ANSWER: 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
Anotherstudent 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.
ANSWER: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. Aperson 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 aformal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANSWER: D
Picturingcthecrewardscofcsucceeding,cpositivecself-
talk,candcacmentalcscriptcofcpositivecthoughtsallccontributecacpositivecmentalcattitudec
andcarecallcwaysctoccombatcthecfearc ofcfailure.
