TEST BANK For Success in Practical/Vocational
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2023), 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 ẅould be identified as a
traditional adult learner?
a.
One ẅho has been out of school for many years
b.
One ẅho has children and grandchildren
c.
One ẅho knoẅs the routine of education
d.
One ẅho is in his or her early 20s
ANSWER: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals ẅho 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 ẅho has been out of school for many years and the learner ẅho has children and
grandchildren ẅould be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner ẅho knoẅs 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/A
MSC: 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 hoẅ to take care of myself as ẅell 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 ẅho is not accustomed to formal education.
ANSWER: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals ẅho are in their late teens or early 20s ẅho have
come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of
study. A returning adult learner is someone ẅho has been out of school for several years.
, A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student ẅho 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/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. 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
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.
Nursing: From Student to Leader, 10th Edition
(Carroll, 2023), 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 ẅould be identified as a
traditional adult learner?
a.
One ẅho has been out of school for many years
b.
One ẅho has children and grandchildren
c.
One ẅho knoẅs the routine of education
d.
One ẅho is in his or her early 20s
ANSWER: D
Traditional adult learners are individuals ẅho 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 ẅho has been out of school for many years and the learner ẅho has children and
grandchildren ẅould be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner ẅho knoẅs 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/A
MSC: 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 hoẅ to take care of myself as ẅell 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 ẅho is not accustomed to formal education.
ANSWER: A
Traditional adult learners are individuals ẅho are in their late teens or early 20s ẅho have
come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of
study. A returning adult learner is someone ẅho has been out of school for several years.
, A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student ẅho 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/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. 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
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.
