Questions/Rationale 2026/2027
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Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be
identified as a traditional
adult 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 ✔✔ANS: D
,Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational
program directly from
high school or another program of study. They are usually in their late
teens or early 20s. The
learner 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.
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 learning
to 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
✔✔ANS: 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. A
person 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.
A nursing student states, "I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences." Another
student asks, "Could you give me an example?" The best example of an
informal learning
experience is
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, 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.
A person 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
a formal educational setting.
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 ✔✔ANS: D