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Achieve academic and professional excellence with this comprehensive test bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader 10th Edition. This extensive study resource is designed to help practical nursing and vocational nursing students strengthen their understanding of core nursing principles, leadership development, and patient-centered care through a broad collection of examination-style questions and answers. Coverage includes nursing fundamentals, communication techniques, critical thinking, clinical judgment, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership skills, delegation, teamwork, patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, healthcare documentation, cultural competence, evidence-based practice, professional development, and transition into nursing leadership roles. The material promotes confidence, knowledge retention, and effective decision-making skills necessary for success in educational and clinical environments. Ideal for examinations, quizzes, self-assessment, classroom review, and NCLEX-PN style preparation, this resource supports learners as they progress from nursing students to competent healthcare professionals. Updated for 2025–2026 nursing curricula and examination standards, it serves as an essential companion for practical and vocational nursing education while preparing students for leadership opportunities and long-term professional success.

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TEST BANK FOR Success in Practical Vocational Nursing
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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE TL
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1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class TL
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would be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years TL
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b. One who has children and grandchildren TL
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c. One who knows the routine of education TL
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d. One who is in his or her early 20s TL
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ANS: Y F T L D
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL



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



TOP:
YF TL Adult learner Y F T L YF TL KEY: Nursing Process Step: TL
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N/A 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
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living alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as
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well as learning 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. YF TL TL
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c. someone in need of counseling. YF TL YF TL YF TL TL
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d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. YF TL YF TL TL
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ANS: A YFTL



Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL YF TL



have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for
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several years. A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been
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evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a
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traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal
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education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis YF TL YF TL REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 Y F T L YF TL YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Adult learner Y F T L YF TL KEY: Nursing Process Step: TL
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Y TL
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N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
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Another student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an
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informal learning experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. YF TL YF TL TL
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b. taking a continuing education course. TL
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c. enrolling in an academic program. YF TL TL
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d. attending credit classes at the mall. TL
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, 1

ANS: A TL
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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
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providing personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take
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place in a formal educational setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: YF TL YF TL Y F T L p. 3 YF TL OBJ: 2 YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Informal educational experience Y F T L YF TL YF TL KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational
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nursing program is:
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a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.” TL
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” YF TL TL
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c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.” YF TL TL
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ANS: D TL
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The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on
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strength and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other
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options are examples of negative thinking that create expectations for problems and
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failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis YF TL YF TL REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 Y F T L YF TL YF TL



TOP:
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N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success
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in a nursing program?
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a. Few responsibilities at home YF TL YF TL YF TL



b. Motivation to succeed YF TL YF TL



c. Automatic qualification for financial aid TL
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d. Few daily distractions TL
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ANS: B TL
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The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is
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motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications
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of learners but not to all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: YF TL YF TL Y F T L p. 4 YF TL OBJ: 2 YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Factors predisposing to success Y F T L YF TL YF TL YF TL KEY:
Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students? TL
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a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems TL
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c. Failure
d. Ridicule

ANS: C TL
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, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
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setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are
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afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students
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but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if
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present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis YF TL YF TL REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 Y F T L YF TL YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Hidden dangers Y F T L YF TL KEY: Nursing Process Step: TL
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N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. TL
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b. fail an academic program. TL
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c. express oneself in class. TL
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d. have unlimited absences. TL
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ANS: C TL
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The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed
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does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are
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topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge YF TL YF TL REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 Y F T L YF TL YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Learner rights Y F T L YF TL KEY: Nursing Process Step: TL
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N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to
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leave an educational program without due process?
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a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D TL
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The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend
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him-or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and
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Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge YF TL YF TL REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 Y F T L YF TL YF TL



TOP:
YF TL Learner rights Y F T L YF TL KEY: Nursing Process Step: TL
YF TL
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Y YF TL



N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
TL
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9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
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program, the most effective peer response would be:
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a. “Better get over being so negative.” TL
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YF YF TL



b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.” TL
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c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.” YF TL YF TL YF TL TL
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d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” TL
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ANS: B TL
YF

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