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Chapters 1-42
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Nursing 9th Edition by Knecht
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Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Knecht:
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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
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MULTIPLE CHOICE r
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
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traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years r r r r r r r r r
b. One who has children and grandchildren r r r r r
c. One who knows the routine of education r r r r r r
d. One who is in his or her early 20s r r r r r r r r
ANS: D r
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly fromhighr r r r r r r r r r r r r
school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. Thelearner
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who has been out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren
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would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education
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does not provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 rrr r r
TOP: Adult Learner
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living
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alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learningto
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care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner. r r r
b. a returning adult learner. r r r
c. someone in need of counseling. r r r r
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. r r r r r r r
ANS: A r
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to
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the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A
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returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed
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of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that
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need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,and traditional adult learners are
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accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 rrr r r
TOP: Adult Learner
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
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Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal
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learning experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. r r r r r
, b. taking a continuing education course. r r r r
c. enrolling in an academic program. r r r r
d. attending credit classes at the mall. r r r r r
ANS: A r
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. Aperson
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who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care.
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An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in aformal educational
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setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
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TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
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a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding r r r r r r r
b. Positive self-talk r
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts r r r r r r
d. All of the above r r r
ANS: D r
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughtsall
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contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Promoting success in the program of study
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational
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nursingprogram is
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a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” r r r r r r r
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.” r r r r r
ANS: D r
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength andpromotes
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the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking
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that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 rrr r r
TOP: Hidden dangers
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in
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anursing program.
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a. They have few responsibilities at home. r r r r r
b. They have the motivation to succeed. r r r r r
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid. r r r r r
d. They have few daily distractions. r r r r
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The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated
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tosucceed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to
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all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the
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concernshared by most learners is generally the fear of
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a. succeeding.
b. economic problems. r
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C r
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks
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the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraidof
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succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
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universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded
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by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 rrr r r
TOP: Hidden dangers
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. r r r
b. fail an academic program. r r r
c. express oneself in class. r r r
d. have unlimited absences. r r
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The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed doesnot
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disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not
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addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge r r r REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 rrr r r
TOP: Learner rights
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave
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aneducational program without due process?
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a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
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The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
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Edition by Knecht | Complete
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Chapters 1-42
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, Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational
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Nursing 9th Edition by Knecht
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Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Knecht:
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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
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MULTIPLE CHOICE r
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
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traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years r r r r r r r r r
b. One who has children and grandchildren r r r r r
c. One who knows the routine of education r r r r r r
d. One who is in his or her early 20s r r r r r r r r
ANS: D r
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the educational program directly fromhighr r r r r r r r r r r r r
school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. Thelearner
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who has been out of school for many years and the learner who has children and grandchildren
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would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education
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does not provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 rrr r r
TOP: Adult Learner
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living
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alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learningto
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care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner. r r r
b. a returning adult learner. r r r
c. someone in need of counseling. r r r r
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. r r r r r r r
ANS: A r
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to
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the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A
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returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. Aperson in needed
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of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that
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need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,and traditional adult learners are
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accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 rrr r r
TOP: Adult Learner
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
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Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal
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learning experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. r r r r r
, b. taking a continuing education course. r r r r
c. enrolling in an academic program. r r r r
d. attending credit classes at the mall. r r r r r
ANS: A r
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. Aperson
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who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care.
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An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in aformal educational
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setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
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TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
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a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding r r r r r r r
b. Positive self-talk r
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts r r r r r r
d. All of the above r r r
ANS: D r
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughtsall
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contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Promoting success in the program of study
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational
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nursingprogram is
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a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” r r r r r r r
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.” r r r r r
ANS: D r
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength andpromotes
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the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of negative thinking
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that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 rrr r r
TOP: Hidden dangers
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in
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anursing program.
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a. They have few responsibilities at home. r r r r r
b. They have the motivation to succeed. r r r r r
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid. r r r r r
d. They have few daily distractions. r r r r
, ANS: B r
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated
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tosucceed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to
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all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
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TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the
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concernshared by most learners is generally the fear of
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a. succeeding.
b. economic problems. r
c. failure.
d. ridicule.
ANS: C r
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks
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the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraidof
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succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
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universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually superseded
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by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis r r r REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 rrr r r
TOP: Hidden dangers
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. r r r
b. fail an academic program. r r r
c. express oneself in class. r r r
d. have unlimited absences. r r
ANS: C r
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed doesnot
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disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not
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addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge r r r REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 rrr r r
TOP: Learner rights
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Step:N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave
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aneducational program without due process?
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a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D r
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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