Test Bank for Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing 10th Edition by Lisa Carroll & Janyce Collier | Questions, Answers & NCLEX-PN Exam Prep 2026

TESTBANKFORSuccessinPracticalVocationalNursing
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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter01:PersonalResources ofanAdult Learner
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Carroll:SuccessinPractical/VocationalNursing,10thEdition
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MULTIPLECHOICE b




1. Whichindividualinapractical/vocationalnursing classwould be
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identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. Onewho has been outofschoolfor many years b b b b b b b b b




b. Onewho haschildrenandgrandchildren b b b b b




c. Onewho knowsthe routine ofeducation b b b b b b




d. Onewho is inhis or her early20s b b b b b b b b




ANS: D b




Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the b b b b b b b b




educational program directly from high school or another program
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of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. Thelearner
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who hasbeenoutofschoolfor manyyearsand the learner who has
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children and grandchildren would be
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identifiedasareturning adult learner. The learner who knowstheroutineofeducationdoes not
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provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 b b b




TOP: Adult learner
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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 living alone
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forthe first time in mylife. I’mlearning howto take careofmyselfas wellas learning to care for my
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patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. atraditionaladult learner.
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b. areturningadult learner.
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c. someone inneed ofcounseling. b b b b




d. someonewho isnot accustomed to formaleducation. b b b b b b b




ANS:A b




Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early20s who have come to the
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practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. Areturning
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adult learner is someone who hasbeenoutofschoolfor severalyears. A person in needed of
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counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructorashavingareasthat need
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improvement.Thisstudent isatraditionaladult learner, and traditional adult learners are
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accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 b b b




TOP: Adult learner
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. Anursingstudent states,“Ihavetakenadvantageofinformallearningexperiences.”Another
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student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
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experience is
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a. caring for adisabled familymember. b b b b b




b. takingacontinuing educationcourse. b b b b




c. enrolling inanacademic program. b b b b




d. attendingcredit classes at themall. b b b b b




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, ANS:A b




Informallearning experiences are thosethattake place outside a formaleducationalsetting. A person who
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cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personalcare. An
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educationcourse, academic program, and credited classesalltake place ina formal educational setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 b b b




TOP: Informal educational experience
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. Anexampleofaself-talk “script”that promotessuccess in apractical/vocational nursing
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program is:
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a. “Iget sick fromsmelling badodors.”
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b. “What ifI’m ‘allthumbs’ in practice lab?” b b b b b b b




c. “Idon’t think the instructor likesme.”
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d. “Iwork wellwith my hands.”
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ANS:D b




The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
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promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
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negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 b b b




TOP: Hidden dangers
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. Which factor is commonto alltypesofadult learners that predisposes themto success ina nursing
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program?
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a. Fewresponsibilitiesat home b b b




b. Motivationto succeed b b




c. Automaticqualificationforfinancialaid b b b b




d. Fewdailydistractions b b




ANS:B b




The onlystatement applicable to alltypesof adult learners isthat the majorityis motivated to succeed.
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The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 b b b




TOP: Factors predisposing to success
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Whichfear iscommonlysharedbynursing students?
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a. Succeeding
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c. Failure
d. Ridicule

ANS:C b

, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacksthe
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learnerhasexperienced inothereducationalsettings. Few individualsareafraid of succeeding.
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Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear of
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failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 b b b




TOP: Hidden dangers
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. TheFirst Amendment ofthe U.S.Constitutionguarantees studentstheright to
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a. graduate froma program. b b b




b. failanacademic program. b b b




c. expressoneselfinclass. b b b




d. haveunlimitedabsences. b b




ANS:C b




The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does not
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disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not
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addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b




TOP: Learner rights
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. Whichamendment to theU.S. Constitutionprotectsthe learner frombeing asked to leave an
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beducational program without due process? b b b b




a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS:D b




The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or
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herself ifcharged witha violationofpolicyor rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
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amendments do not address due process.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b




TOP: Learner rights
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. Whena nursing student expressesconcern about being dismissed unfairlyfromtheprogram, the
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bmost effective peer response would be:
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a. “Bettergetoverbeingso negative.” b b b b b




b. “Youhaverightsunder theFourteenth Amendment.” b b b b b b




c. “Watchwhat you sayinclass to reducethispossibility.” b b b b b b b b b




d. “Instructorsreallydo havecontrolover what happens.” b b b b b b b




ANS:B b