WGU Nursing Education Assessment PRACTICE
TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
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SECTION 1: NURSING EDUCATION THEORY & PHILOSOPHY (Questions 1–
20)
,1. Which learning theory emphasizes that learners construct knowledge through
experience and reflection?
- A) Behaviorism
- B) Constructivism
- C) Cognitivism
- D) Humanism
Answer: B
Rationale: Constructivism, rooted in Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey, posits that
learners actively build knowledge through experiences, reflection, and social
interaction. Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior; cognitivism on mental
processes; humanism on self-actualization.
,2. A nursing instructor uses positive reinforcement after students demonstrate
proper sterile technique. This best reflects which theory?
- A) Constructivism
- B) Humanism
- C) Behaviorism
- D) Connectivism
Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov, Watson) focuses on stimulus-response
and reinforcement to shape behavior. Positive reinforcement increases the
likelihood of repeated desired behavior.
3. Which theorist is associated with the "novice to expert" model in nursing?
, - A) Patricia Benner
- B) Jean Watson
- C) Dorothea Orem
- D) Madeleine Leininger
Answer: A
Rationale: Patricia Benner's *From Novice to Expert* (1984) describes five
stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Watson =
caring; Orem = self-care; Leininger = culture care.
4. According to Knowles' adult learning theory (andragogy), adult learners are
most motivated by:
- A) External rewards
TEST 2026 | QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS &
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS STUDY GUIDE
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
SECTION 1: NURSING EDUCATION THEORY & PHILOSOPHY (Questions 1–
20)
,1. Which learning theory emphasizes that learners construct knowledge through
experience and reflection?
- A) Behaviorism
- B) Constructivism
- C) Cognitivism
- D) Humanism
Answer: B
Rationale: Constructivism, rooted in Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey, posits that
learners actively build knowledge through experiences, reflection, and social
interaction. Behaviorism focuses on observable behavior; cognitivism on mental
processes; humanism on self-actualization.
,2. A nursing instructor uses positive reinforcement after students demonstrate
proper sterile technique. This best reflects which theory?
- A) Constructivism
- B) Humanism
- C) Behaviorism
- D) Connectivism
Answer: C
Rationale: Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov, Watson) focuses on stimulus-response
and reinforcement to shape behavior. Positive reinforcement increases the
likelihood of repeated desired behavior.
3. Which theorist is associated with the "novice to expert" model in nursing?
, - A) Patricia Benner
- B) Jean Watson
- C) Dorothea Orem
- D) Madeleine Leininger
Answer: A
Rationale: Patricia Benner's *From Novice to Expert* (1984) describes five
stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, and expert. Watson =
caring; Orem = self-care; Leininger = culture care.
4. According to Knowles' adult learning theory (andragogy), adult learners are
most motivated by:
- A) External rewards
