Test Bank for Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing: From Student to Leader 10th Edition –
Updated 2026/2027 Complete PN/LPN Exam
Preparation Resource
Traditional adult learner - answers-Individuals who come to the educational program directly
from high school or another program of study, usually in their late teens or early 20s.
Returning adult learner - answers-Individuals who have been out of school for many years and
may have children and grandchildren.
Formal education - answers-Structured educational programs that follow a specific curriculum
and are typically conducted in a classroom setting.
Cognitive Level: Application - answers-A level of understanding where the learner can apply
knowledge to new situations.
LPN/LVN program - answers-A training program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed
Vocational Nurses.
Nursing Process Step - answers-A systematic approach used in nursing to ensure comprehensive
patient care.
NCLEX - answers-The National Council Licensure Examination, a standardized exam for the
licensing of nurses in the United States.
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,Traditional adult learner - answers-A student who has been evaluated by the instructor as
having areas that need improvement and is accustomed to formal education.
Informal learning experiences - answers-Experiences that take place outside a formal
educational setting.
Self-talk script - answers-A positive thought that focuses on strength and promotes the
expectation of success.
Motivation to succeed - answers-A common factor among adult learners that predisposes them
to success in a nursing program.
Fear of failure - answers-A nearly universal fear among nursing students often related to earlier
failures or setbacks.
First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution - answers-Guarantees students the right to express
oneself in class as long as it does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers.
Example of informal learning experience - answers-Caring for a disabled family member.
Negative thinking examples - answers-Statements like 'I get sick from smelling bad odors' and
'What if I'm 'all thumbs' in practice lab?'.
Positive self-talk example - answers-'I work well with my hands.'
Factors predisposing to success - answers-Motivation to succeed is applicable to all types of
adult learners.
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,Common fears among nursing students - answers-Fear of failure is more common than fear of
ridicule or economic problems.
Formal educational setting - answers-Includes education courses, academic programs, and
credited classes.
Hidden dangers in nursing education - answers-Negative thoughts that create expectations for
problems and failure.
Cognitive Level: Analysis - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves breaking
down information into parts.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves
grasping the meaning of information.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves recalling
facts.
Nursing Process Step - answers-A step in the nursing process that is not applicable in this
context.
NCLEX - answers-National Council Licensure Examination for nurses.
OBJ: 1 - answers-Objective 1 related to the content discussed.
OBJ: 2 - answers-Objective 2 related to the content discussed.
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, REF: p. 3 - answers-Reference page 3 in the source material.
REF: p. 4 - answers-Reference page 4 in the source material.
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A - answers-Indicates that there is no relevant nursing process
step for this content.
Distribution of document - answers-Illegal sharing of the document is noted.
Stuvia.com - answers-Marketplace to buy and sell study material.
Fourteenth Amendment - answers-The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The
learner has the right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
Effective Peer Response - answers-When a nursing student expresses concern about being
dismissed unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response would be: 'You have
rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.'
Monopolizing Class Discussions - answers-The student is violating the rights of others to
participate in class.
First Amendment - answers-The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as
long as what is said does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students.
Active Learning Strategy - answers-Setting goals and working to implement them is a strategy
associated with active, self-directed learning and will promote success.
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Nursing: From Student to Leader 10th Edition –
Updated 2026/2027 Complete PN/LPN Exam
Preparation Resource
Traditional adult learner - answers-Individuals who come to the educational program directly
from high school or another program of study, usually in their late teens or early 20s.
Returning adult learner - answers-Individuals who have been out of school for many years and
may have children and grandchildren.
Formal education - answers-Structured educational programs that follow a specific curriculum
and are typically conducted in a classroom setting.
Cognitive Level: Application - answers-A level of understanding where the learner can apply
knowledge to new situations.
LPN/LVN program - answers-A training program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed
Vocational Nurses.
Nursing Process Step - answers-A systematic approach used in nursing to ensure comprehensive
patient care.
NCLEX - answers-The National Council Licensure Examination, a standardized exam for the
licensing of nurses in the United States.
1
,Traditional adult learner - answers-A student who has been evaluated by the instructor as
having areas that need improvement and is accustomed to formal education.
Informal learning experiences - answers-Experiences that take place outside a formal
educational setting.
Self-talk script - answers-A positive thought that focuses on strength and promotes the
expectation of success.
Motivation to succeed - answers-A common factor among adult learners that predisposes them
to success in a nursing program.
Fear of failure - answers-A nearly universal fear among nursing students often related to earlier
failures or setbacks.
First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution - answers-Guarantees students the right to express
oneself in class as long as it does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers.
Example of informal learning experience - answers-Caring for a disabled family member.
Negative thinking examples - answers-Statements like 'I get sick from smelling bad odors' and
'What if I'm 'all thumbs' in practice lab?'.
Positive self-talk example - answers-'I work well with my hands.'
Factors predisposing to success - answers-Motivation to succeed is applicable to all types of
adult learners.
2
,Common fears among nursing students - answers-Fear of failure is more common than fear of
ridicule or economic problems.
Formal educational setting - answers-Includes education courses, academic programs, and
credited classes.
Hidden dangers in nursing education - answers-Negative thoughts that create expectations for
problems and failure.
Cognitive Level: Analysis - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves breaking
down information into parts.
Cognitive Level: Comprehension - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves
grasping the meaning of information.
Cognitive Level: Knowledge - answers-A level of cognitive understanding that involves recalling
facts.
Nursing Process Step - answers-A step in the nursing process that is not applicable in this
context.
NCLEX - answers-National Council Licensure Examination for nurses.
OBJ: 1 - answers-Objective 1 related to the content discussed.
OBJ: 2 - answers-Objective 2 related to the content discussed.
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, REF: p. 3 - answers-Reference page 3 in the source material.
REF: p. 4 - answers-Reference page 4 in the source material.
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A - answers-Indicates that there is no relevant nursing process
step for this content.
Distribution of document - answers-Illegal sharing of the document is noted.
Stuvia.com - answers-Marketplace to buy and sell study material.
Fourteenth Amendment - answers-The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The
learner has the right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
Effective Peer Response - answers-When a nursing student expresses concern about being
dismissed unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response would be: 'You have
rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.'
Monopolizing Class Discussions - answers-The student is violating the rights of others to
participate in class.
First Amendment - answers-The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as
long as what is said does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students.
Active Learning Strategy - answers-Setting goals and working to implement them is a strategy
associated with active, self-directed learning and will promote success.
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