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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 traditionaladult 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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. Thelearner 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.
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 how to take care of myself as well as learning
to care for my clients.” 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.
RIGHT CHOICE:- A
Elaboration :->>>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.
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.
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RIGHT CHOICE:- A
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- B
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
RIGHT CHOICE:- C
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Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.
RIGHT CHOICE:- C
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
RIGHT CHOICE:- B
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NURSING 10TH EDITION CARROLL’S
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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 traditionaladult 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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. Thelearner 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.
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 how to take care of myself as well as learning
to care for my clients.” 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.
RIGHT CHOICE:- A
Elaboration :->>>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.
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.
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RIGHT CHOICE:- A
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- B
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
RIGHT CHOICE:- C
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Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.
RIGHT CHOICE:- C
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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
RIGHT CHOICE:- D
Elaboration :->>>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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
RIGHT CHOICE:- B
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