CONTEMPORARY
PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL
NURSING 9TH EDITION
TEST BANK | KURZEN &
BARRETT NURSING
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th
Edition — Kurzen & Barrett Test Bank
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curated exam covering foundational LPN/LVN concepts, drawn from the verified sources
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Section 1: Adjusting to Student Life & Learning Styles
1. A nursing student will soon begin a new course with a new instructor. When
encountering a new instructor for the first time, the student should:
A. Compliment the instructor on his or her knowledge and skills.
B. Try to get to know the instructor as much as possible.
C. Remain silent until the instructor reveals his or her expectations.
D. Ask as many questions as possible so that the instructor notices the student.
Answer: B
,Rationale: Every instructor is different, and it is beneficial to get to know each
instructor's style, personality, and expectations as much as possible. This does not
involve offering personal compliments or asking questions for the purpose of becoming
known. At the same time, a student should not be completely silent at the start of a
course.
2. A student has just begun a nursing program and is committed to success. When
creating a schedule for the school term, what should the student do?
A. Make sure that recreation is prioritized over school work.
B. Spread out school work evenly between all 7 days of the week.
C. Ensure a balance between school activities and personal life.
D. Put off family activities until the midterm break.
Answer: C
Rationale: A good schedule should be realistic and balanced. To get the most from the
program and still have time for a personal life, the student should make a schedule that
fits the time available, not how much time the student wishes was available.
3. When learning how to assess clients' health, a student has found that the most
beneficial learning technique was watching an online video in which an
experienced nurse demonstrated how to conduct an assessment. Which is this
student's most likely learning style?
A. Tactile
B. Visual
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
Answer: B
Rationale: Visual learners learn best by watching things such as videos, movies, and
demonstrations. Tactile and kinesthetic learners benefit from touch. Auditory learners
prefer to hear information.
,4. A nursing student is aware of the importance of critical thinking, especially in
clinical situations. When applying the principles of critical thinking to a situation,
the student should begin by asking:
A. "What did I do the last time I encountered a similar situation?"
B. "Why do I need to act in this situation?"
C. "What are the consequences of making the wrong decision in this situation?"
D. "What are the facts that I know about this situation?"
Answer: D
Rationale: A useful starting point for the critical thinking process is to determine the
facts about the situation. This should come before a comparison with previous
situations. It is likely not helpful to ask what could possibly go wrong.
5. A nursing student who has recently begun a nursing program is discussing study
habits with his or her classmates. Which statement by the student's classmates
suggests effective study habits?
A. "I find it's best to study the easy subjects first and then the hard subjects."
B. "In order to be efficient, I always try to do my studying as fast as I can."
C. "I don't take a break until I've finished everything that I have to study."
D. "I try to schedule my studying ahead of time so that I get everything done."
Answer: D
Rationale: Creating a schedule for studying is conducive to effective time management
and success. It is best to study hard subjects when mentally fresh and to take breaks to
maintain focus.
Section 2: Nursing Process & Critical Thinking
, 6. During which phase of the nursing process does the LPN/LVN primarily
contribute by collecting focused assessment data?
A. Evaluation
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Planning
Answer: B
Rationale: The LPN/LVN contributes to the assessment phase by collecting focused
assessment data (vital signs, pain assessment, changes in condition). The RN performs
the initial comprehensive assessment. The LPN/LVN then reports findings to the RN for
analysis and care plan updates.
7. A nursing diagnosis is:
A. A medical disease identified by the physician
B. A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual
or potential health problems
C. A laboratory result
D. A list of medications
Answer: B
Rationale: A nursing diagnosis (NANDA-I) describes a patient's response to a health
condition or life process that the nurse is licensed to treat independently. It differs from
a medical diagnosis, which identifies a disease process and is made by a physician.
8. Which of the following is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis?
A. Pneumonia
B. Acute Pain related to surgical incision as evidenced by patient rating pain 7/10
and guarding behavior
C. Hypertension
D. Diabetes mellitus
PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL
NURSING 9TH EDITION
TEST BANK | KURZEN &
BARRETT NURSING
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th
Edition — Kurzen & Barrett Test Bank
Note: The search results contain verified test bank content for this title. Below is a
curated exam covering foundational LPN/LVN concepts, drawn from the verified sources
available.
Section 1: Adjusting to Student Life & Learning Styles
1. A nursing student will soon begin a new course with a new instructor. When
encountering a new instructor for the first time, the student should:
A. Compliment the instructor on his or her knowledge and skills.
B. Try to get to know the instructor as much as possible.
C. Remain silent until the instructor reveals his or her expectations.
D. Ask as many questions as possible so that the instructor notices the student.
Answer: B
,Rationale: Every instructor is different, and it is beneficial to get to know each
instructor's style, personality, and expectations as much as possible. This does not
involve offering personal compliments or asking questions for the purpose of becoming
known. At the same time, a student should not be completely silent at the start of a
course.
2. A student has just begun a nursing program and is committed to success. When
creating a schedule for the school term, what should the student do?
A. Make sure that recreation is prioritized over school work.
B. Spread out school work evenly between all 7 days of the week.
C. Ensure a balance between school activities and personal life.
D. Put off family activities until the midterm break.
Answer: C
Rationale: A good schedule should be realistic and balanced. To get the most from the
program and still have time for a personal life, the student should make a schedule that
fits the time available, not how much time the student wishes was available.
3. When learning how to assess clients' health, a student has found that the most
beneficial learning technique was watching an online video in which an
experienced nurse demonstrated how to conduct an assessment. Which is this
student's most likely learning style?
A. Tactile
B. Visual
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
Answer: B
Rationale: Visual learners learn best by watching things such as videos, movies, and
demonstrations. Tactile and kinesthetic learners benefit from touch. Auditory learners
prefer to hear information.
,4. A nursing student is aware of the importance of critical thinking, especially in
clinical situations. When applying the principles of critical thinking to a situation,
the student should begin by asking:
A. "What did I do the last time I encountered a similar situation?"
B. "Why do I need to act in this situation?"
C. "What are the consequences of making the wrong decision in this situation?"
D. "What are the facts that I know about this situation?"
Answer: D
Rationale: A useful starting point for the critical thinking process is to determine the
facts about the situation. This should come before a comparison with previous
situations. It is likely not helpful to ask what could possibly go wrong.
5. A nursing student who has recently begun a nursing program is discussing study
habits with his or her classmates. Which statement by the student's classmates
suggests effective study habits?
A. "I find it's best to study the easy subjects first and then the hard subjects."
B. "In order to be efficient, I always try to do my studying as fast as I can."
C. "I don't take a break until I've finished everything that I have to study."
D. "I try to schedule my studying ahead of time so that I get everything done."
Answer: D
Rationale: Creating a schedule for studying is conducive to effective time management
and success. It is best to study hard subjects when mentally fresh and to take breaks to
maintain focus.
Section 2: Nursing Process & Critical Thinking
, 6. During which phase of the nursing process does the LPN/LVN primarily
contribute by collecting focused assessment data?
A. Evaluation
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Planning
Answer: B
Rationale: The LPN/LVN contributes to the assessment phase by collecting focused
assessment data (vital signs, pain assessment, changes in condition). The RN performs
the initial comprehensive assessment. The LPN/LVN then reports findings to the RN for
analysis and care plan updates.
7. A nursing diagnosis is:
A. A medical disease identified by the physician
B. A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual
or potential health problems
C. A laboratory result
D. A list of medications
Answer: B
Rationale: A nursing diagnosis (NANDA-I) describes a patient's response to a health
condition or life process that the nurse is licensed to treat independently. It differs from
a medical diagnosis, which identifies a disease process and is made by a physician.
8. Which of the following is an example of a correctly written nursing diagnosis?
A. Pneumonia
B. Acute Pain related to surgical incision as evidenced by patient rating pain 7/10
and guarding behavior
C. Hypertension
D. Diabetes mellitus
