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CHAPTER 01: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nursing advisor is meeting with a learner who is interested in earning her RN degree.
She knows that licensedpractical professional nurse/license vocational professional
nurse (LPN/LVNs)who enter nursing school to become RNs come intothe learning
environment with prior knowledge and understanding. Which statement by the nursing
advisor best describes her understanding of the effectexperience may have on learning?
a. “Experience may be a source of insight and motivation, or a barrier.”
b. “Experience is usually a stumbling block for LPN/LVNs.”
c. “Experience never makes learning more difficult.”
d. “Once something is learned, it can never be truly modified.”
CORRECT ANSWER:- A
Rationale :->>>Experience accentuates differences among learners and serves as a source of
insight and motivation, but it can also bea barrier. Experience can serve as afoundation for
defining theself.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify how experiences influence learning in adults. TOP: Adult Learning
2. There is a test on the cardiovascular system on Friday morning, and it is now Wednesday
night. The learner has already taken a vacation day from work Thursday night so that she
can stay home and study. She is consideringskipping her exercise class on Thursday
morning to
N go to the library to prepare for the test. Which response best
identifies the
learner’s outcome priority?
a. Exercise class
b. Going to the library
c. Avoiding work by taking a vacation
d. Doing well on the test on Friday
CORRECT ANSWER:- D
Rationale :->>>The outcome priority is the essential issue or need to be
addressed at anygiven time within aset of conditions or circumstances.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for
returning to school. TOP:Motivation to Learn
3. A professional nurse who has been an LPN/LVN for 10 years is meeting with an advisor
to discuss the possibility of taking classes to become an RN. The advisor interprets which
statement bythe professional nurse as the driving force for returning toschool? a. “I’ll need to
schedule time to attend classes.”
b. “I’ll have to budget for paying tuition.”
c. “I’ll have to rearranging my schedule.”
d. “There is a possibility of
advancement into administration.”
CORRECT ANSWER:-D
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Rationale :->>>Driving forces are those that push toward making the change, as opposed to
restraining forces, which are those thatusually present a challenge that needs to be overcome for
thechange to take place or present a negative effect the change may initiate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for
returning to school. TOP:Motivations for Change
4. An RN is caring for a diabetic client. The client appears interested in changing her
lifestyle and has been askingquestions about eating better. The professional nurse can
interpret thisbehavior as which stage of Lewin’s Change Theory? a.
Moving
b. Unfreezing
c. Action
d. Refreezing
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>> The client is in the first phase of Lewin’s Change Theory, known as unfreezing. This
phase involves determining that a change needs to occur and deciding to take action. Moving is the
second phase and involves actively planning changes and taking action on them. Refreezing is the
last stage, and it occurs when the change has become apart of the person’s life.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
OBJ: Understand Change Theory and how it applies to becoming an RN. TOP:
ChangeTheory
5. An LPN is talking with her clinical instructor about her decision to return to school to become
an RN. The clinicalinstructor interprets the LPNs outcome priority based on which N
statement?
a. “My family wanted me to go back to school.”
b. “I want to better my financial situation.”
c. “I really enjoy school.”
d. “I would like to advance to a educating role someday.”
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>The outcome priority is the essential need that must be addressed, determined
by internal andexternal factors, such asneeding to better a financial situation. Theother statements
indicate reasons for returning to school, but they are not essential needs or issues to be addressed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: Identify how experiences influencelearning in
adults.TOP: Adult Learning
6. A professional nurse notices a posting for a management position for which she is qualified. If
the professional nurse is in the moving phaseof Lewin’s Change Theory, whichstatement reflects
the actionshe is most likely to take?
a. Does nothing to obtain the position
b. Applies for the position
c. Identifies that change is needed
d. Settles into the routine of her job
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>Unfreezing begins when reasons for change are identified. The moving phase involves
active planning and action. Moving also means you are dealing with both positive and negative forcesas
they ebb and flow, and you are makingmodifications to your plan as needed. Refreezing occurs after the
change has become routine.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Understand Change Theory and how it applies to becoming an RN. TOP:
ChangeTheory
7. An Orthopedic Professional nurse is contemplating changes in her professional
life andidentifying goals. Which action should the professionalnurse take if she
is interested in pursuing a long-term goal? a. Studies for atelemetry exam
scheduled for next week
b. Enrolls in a Professional nurse Practitioner program
c. Attends a seminar to become a charge professional nurse
d. Continues to work on the orthopedic floor full-time
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>A short-term goal is one that can be attained in a period of 6 months or less. Short-
term goals include becoming a charge professional nurse and passing the telemetry exam. A long-
term goal isattained in greater than 6 months and includes studyingto become a Professional
nurse Practitioner.
Continuing to work on the orthopedic floor does not represent either a short-term or a long- term
goal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify both short- and long-term personal and professional goals.TOP:
SettingGoals
8. The RN is talking with the unit manager about ways to improve client care. The manager introduces
the concept ofa cohort. Which statement by the RN indicates that the educating has N
been effective?
a. “A cohort is a web of connections”.
b. “A cohort is a group of people who share common experiences with each other”.
c. “A cohort is a group linked together for common purposes”.
d. “A cohort consists of groups of individuals that make up a whole”.
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>A cohort is a group of people who share common experiences with each
other. A scheme is a web of connections, ateam is a group linked together for common purposes,
and a unit consists of groups or individuals that make up a whole.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
OBJ: Identify how experiences influence learning in adults. TOP: Adult Learning
9. The professional nurse educator is presenting a lecture to a group of new RNs. Which
statement byone of the RNs indicates that educating has been effective?
a. “Experience is a stepping stone to new learning”.
b. “Experience can be a barrier to new learning”.
c. “Experience can be an avenue to new learning”.
d. “Experience can be a detour to new learning”.
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>Experience accentuates differences among learners, serves as a
source of insight andmotivation, can be a barrier tonew learning, and serves as a
foundation for defining theself.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for returning toschool.
TOP: AdultLearning
10. The professional nurse educator is presenting a lecture on experience and learning to a group of RN
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CHAPTER 01: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nursing advisor is meeting with a learner who is interested in earning her RN degree.
She knows that licensedpractical professional nurse/license vocational professional
nurse (LPN/LVNs)who enter nursing school to become RNs come intothe learning
environment with prior knowledge and understanding. Which statement by the nursing
advisor best describes her understanding of the effectexperience may have on learning?
a. “Experience may be a source of insight and motivation, or a barrier.”
b. “Experience is usually a stumbling block for LPN/LVNs.”
c. “Experience never makes learning more difficult.”
d. “Once something is learned, it can never be truly modified.”
CORRECT ANSWER:- A
Rationale :->>>Experience accentuates differences among learners and serves as a source of
insight and motivation, but it can also bea barrier. Experience can serve as afoundation for
defining theself.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify how experiences influence learning in adults. TOP: Adult Learning
2. There is a test on the cardiovascular system on Friday morning, and it is now Wednesday
night. The learner has already taken a vacation day from work Thursday night so that she
can stay home and study. She is consideringskipping her exercise class on Thursday
morning to
N go to the library to prepare for the test. Which response best
identifies the
learner’s outcome priority?
a. Exercise class
b. Going to the library
c. Avoiding work by taking a vacation
d. Doing well on the test on Friday
CORRECT ANSWER:- D
Rationale :->>>The outcome priority is the essential issue or need to be
addressed at anygiven time within aset of conditions or circumstances.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for
returning to school. TOP:Motivation to Learn
3. A professional nurse who has been an LPN/LVN for 10 years is meeting with an advisor
to discuss the possibility of taking classes to become an RN. The advisor interprets which
statement bythe professional nurse as the driving force for returning toschool? a. “I’ll need to
schedule time to attend classes.”
b. “I’ll have to budget for paying tuition.”
c. “I’ll have to rearranging my schedule.”
d. “There is a possibility of
advancement into administration.”
CORRECT ANSWER:-D
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Rationale :->>>Driving forces are those that push toward making the change, as opposed to
restraining forces, which are those thatusually present a challenge that needs to be overcome for
thechange to take place or present a negative effect the change may initiate.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for
returning to school. TOP:Motivations for Change
4. An RN is caring for a diabetic client. The client appears interested in changing her
lifestyle and has been askingquestions about eating better. The professional nurse can
interpret thisbehavior as which stage of Lewin’s Change Theory? a.
Moving
b. Unfreezing
c. Action
d. Refreezing
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>> The client is in the first phase of Lewin’s Change Theory, known as unfreezing. This
phase involves determining that a change needs to occur and deciding to take action. Moving is the
second phase and involves actively planning changes and taking action on them. Refreezing is the
last stage, and it occurs when the change has become apart of the person’s life.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
OBJ: Understand Change Theory and how it applies to becoming an RN. TOP:
ChangeTheory
5. An LPN is talking with her clinical instructor about her decision to return to school to become
an RN. The clinicalinstructor interprets the LPNs outcome priority based on which N
statement?
a. “My family wanted me to go back to school.”
b. “I want to better my financial situation.”
c. “I really enjoy school.”
d. “I would like to advance to a educating role someday.”
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>The outcome priority is the essential need that must be addressed, determined
by internal andexternal factors, such asneeding to better a financial situation. Theother statements
indicate reasons for returning to school, but they are not essential needs or issues to be addressed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis OBJ: Identify how experiences influencelearning in
adults.TOP: Adult Learning
6. A professional nurse notices a posting for a management position for which she is qualified. If
the professional nurse is in the moving phaseof Lewin’s Change Theory, whichstatement reflects
the actionshe is most likely to take?
a. Does nothing to obtain the position
b. Applies for the position
c. Identifies that change is needed
d. Settles into the routine of her job
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>Unfreezing begins when reasons for change are identified. The moving phase involves
active planning and action. Moving also means you are dealing with both positive and negative forcesas
they ebb and flow, and you are makingmodifications to your plan as needed. Refreezing occurs after the
change has become routine.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Understand Change Theory and how it applies to becoming an RN. TOP:
ChangeTheory
7. An Orthopedic Professional nurse is contemplating changes in her professional
life andidentifying goals. Which action should the professionalnurse take if she
is interested in pursuing a long-term goal? a. Studies for atelemetry exam
scheduled for next week
b. Enrolls in a Professional nurse Practitioner program
c. Attends a seminar to become a charge professional nurse
d. Continues to work on the orthopedic floor full-time
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>A short-term goal is one that can be attained in a period of 6 months or less. Short-
term goals include becoming a charge professional nurse and passing the telemetry exam. A long-
term goal isattained in greater than 6 months and includes studyingto become a Professional
nurse Practitioner.
Continuing to work on the orthopedic floor does not represent either a short-term or a long- term
goal.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify both short- and long-term personal and professional goals.TOP:
SettingGoals
8. The RN is talking with the unit manager about ways to improve client care. The manager introduces
the concept ofa cohort. Which statement by the RN indicates that the educating has N
been effective?
a. “A cohort is a web of connections”.
b. “A cohort is a group of people who share common experiences with each other”.
c. “A cohort is a group linked together for common purposes”.
d. “A cohort consists of groups of individuals that make up a whole”.
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>A cohort is a group of people who share common experiences with each
other. A scheme is a web of connections, ateam is a group linked together for common purposes,
and a unit consists of groups or individuals that make up a whole.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
OBJ: Identify how experiences influence learning in adults. TOP: Adult Learning
9. The professional nurse educator is presenting a lecture to a group of new RNs. Which
statement byone of the RNs indicates that educating has been effective?
a. “Experience is a stepping stone to new learning”.
b. “Experience can be a barrier to new learning”.
c. “Experience can be an avenue to new learning”.
d. “Experience can be a detour to new learning”.
CORRECT ANSWER:- B
Rationale :->>>Experience accentuates differences among learners, serves as a
source of insight andmotivation, can be a barrier tonew learning, and serves as a
foundation for defining theself.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for returning toschool.
TOP: AdultLearning
10. The professional nurse educator is presenting a lecture on experience and learning to a group of RN
