TEST BANK FOR
SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL
NURSING: FROM STUDENT TO LEADER AUTHOR:
JANYCE L. COLLIER
10TH EDITION
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, CHAPTER 01: PERSONAL RESOURCES OF AN ADULT LEARNER CARROLL:
SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSING, 10TH EDITION
Multiple choice
1. 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
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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
application reference: p. 3 objective: 1 top:
adult
Learner key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: 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 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.
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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 3 objective: 1 top:
adult
Learner key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: 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.
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, c. Enrolling in an academic program.
d. Attending credit classes at the mall.
Ans: 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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
comprehension reference: p. 3 objective: 2 top:
informal
Educational experience key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
4. An example of a self-talk ―script‖ that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursing program is:
a. ―I get sick from smelling bad odors.‖
b. ―What if I‘m ‗all thumbs‘ in practice lab?‖
c. ―I don‘t think the instructor likes me.‖
d. ―I work well with my hands.‖
Ans: d
The statement ―I work well with my hands‖ is a positive thought. It focuses
on strength and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed.
All other options are examples of negative thinking that create
expectations for problems and failure.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
hidden
Dangers key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes
them to success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. Few daily distractions
Ans: b
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the
majority is motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to
one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
comprehension reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
factors
Predisposing to success key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
Ans: c
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, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier
failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational
settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about
economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear
of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
superseded by fear of failure.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
hidden
Dangers key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
7. The first amendment of the U.S. constitution guarantees students the right to
a. Graduate from a program.
b. Fail an academic program.
c. Express oneself in class.
d. Have unlimited absences.
Ans: c
The first amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
knowledge reference: p. 7 objective: 6 top:
learner
Rights key: nursing process step: n/a multiple choice
question: nclex: n/a
8. Which amendment to the U.S. constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leave an educational program without due process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
Ans: d
The fourteenth amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
The eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth amendments do not address due
process.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
knowledge reference: p. 7 objective: 6 top:
learner
Rights key: nursing process step: n/a multiple choice
question: nclex: n/a
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed
unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. ―Better get over being so negative.‖
b. ―You have rights under the fourteenth amendment.‖
c. ―Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
d. ―Instructors really do have control over what happens.‖
Ans: b
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SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL
NURSING: FROM STUDENT TO LEADER AUTHOR:
JANYCE L. COLLIER
10TH EDITION
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, CHAPTER 01: PERSONAL RESOURCES OF AN ADULT LEARNER CARROLL:
SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSING, 10TH EDITION
Multiple choice
1. 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
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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
application reference: p. 3 objective: 1 top:
adult
Learner key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: 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 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.
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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 3 objective: 1 top:
adult
Learner key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: 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.
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, c. Enrolling in an academic program.
d. Attending credit classes at the mall.
Ans: 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.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
comprehension reference: p. 3 objective: 2 top:
informal
Educational experience key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
4. An example of a self-talk ―script‖ that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursing program is:
a. ―I get sick from smelling bad odors.‖
b. ―What if I‘m ‗all thumbs‘ in practice lab?‖
c. ―I don‘t think the instructor likes me.‖
d. ―I work well with my hands.‖
Ans: d
The statement ―I work well with my hands‖ is a positive thought. It focuses
on strength and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed.
All other options are examples of negative thinking that create
expectations for problems and failure.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
hidden
Dangers key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes
them to success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. Few daily distractions
Ans: b
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the
majority is motivated to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to
one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
comprehension reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
factors
Predisposing to success key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
Ans: c
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, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier
failures or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational
settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about
economic issues is common among students but is not as universal as fear
of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
superseded by fear of failure.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
analysis reference: p. 4 objective: 2 top:
hidden
Dangers key: nursing process
step: n/a multiple choice question: nclex: n/a
7. The first amendment of the U.S. constitution guarantees students the right to
a. Graduate from a program.
b. Fail an academic program.
c. Express oneself in class.
d. Have unlimited absences.
Ans: c
The first amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The
remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
knowledge reference: p. 7 objective: 6 top:
learner
Rights key: nursing process step: n/a multiple choice
question: nclex: n/a
8. Which amendment to the U.S. constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leave an educational program without due process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
Ans: d
The fourteenth amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules.
The eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth amendments do not address due
process.
Difficulty: cognitive level:
knowledge reference: p. 7 objective: 6 top:
learner
Rights key: nursing process step: n/a multiple choice
question: nclex: n/a
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed
unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response would be:
a. ―Better get over being so negative.‖
b. ―You have rights under the fourteenth amendment.‖
c. ―Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
d. ―Instructors really do have control over what happens.‖
Ans: b
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