Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From
Student to Leader 9th Edition chapter 1-19
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What understanding about the goal of evaluation would be most helpful to a student in a nursing
program?
a. Evaluation lowers learner self-esteem.
b. Evaluation ridicules student performance.
c. Evaluation identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals.
d. Evaluation informs the learner of things that annoy the instructor.
C
Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination results?
a. The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back
b. The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor
c. The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test
d. The student who appears interested in the test results
C
To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where responsibility
for the process of clinical evaluation lies?
a. The instructor evaluates the student's performance in the clinical area.
b. Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
c. The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical skills.
d. Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.
D
Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A peer could help
alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to
a. assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
b. provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
c. keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
d. help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.
A
Which statement by a nursing student is an example of self-evaluation?
a. "The other student forgot to use a bath blanket."
b. "I contaminated my glove on the edge of the bed."
, c. "The staff nurse was abrupt with the resident."
d. "It was nice to be complimented by my instructor."
B
Which student expectation of an instructor is reasonable?
a. The instructor will help resolve the student's personal problems.
b. The instructor will motivate the student to improve grades.
c. The instructor will seek out students to review examinations.
d. The instructor will provide academic counseling.
D
The practical/vocational nursing student asks an instructor, "How perfect do I have to be to pass my
clinical evaluation? Are any mistakes allowed?" The best response by the instructor is, "The expected
standard of performance in clinical lab is to provide patient care
a. at the level of an LPN/LVN."
b. with a minimum of two errors."
c. at the same level as your classmates."
d. with manual dexterity and confidence."
A
A nursing student tells a peer, "I'm having trouble understanding the rationale for not restraining confused
patients." The best advice for the peer to offer would be
a. "Ask the smartest student in the class."
b. "Ask a patient for his or her view about it."
c. "Ask the instructor to explain it again."
d. "Do an Internet search."
C
A nursing student tells a peer, "My instructor is on my case all the time. I'm picked on more than any other
student in the group. The more I'm criticized, the more nervous I get. I don't think I can do anything right.
What do you think I should do?" The best advice for the peer to give would be
a. "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better."
b. "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor."
c. "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed."
d. "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."
B
A student in the nursing program has made various statements relating to his life situation. Which
statements indicate the potential for success? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I have to hold a full-time job while enrolled in the nursing program."
b. "I'm an excellent manager of my time."
c. "My spouse is away so much that I don't have enough help with the children."
d. "I'm really looking forward to working as a nurse. It has been my goal for years."
B, D
Student to Leader 9th Edition chapter 1-19
|Complete Guide Newest Version 2025/2026
|Questions with Verified Answers
_____________________________________________________________________________________
What understanding about the goal of evaluation would be most helpful to a student in a nursing
program?
a. Evaluation lowers learner self-esteem.
b. Evaluation ridicules student performance.
c. Evaluation identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals.
d. Evaluation informs the learner of things that annoy the instructor.
C
Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination results?
a. The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back
b. The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor
c. The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test
d. The student who appears interested in the test results
C
To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where responsibility
for the process of clinical evaluation lies?
a. The instructor evaluates the student's performance in the clinical area.
b. Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
c. The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical skills.
d. Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.
D
Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A peer could help
alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to
a. assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
b. provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
c. keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
d. help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.
A
Which statement by a nursing student is an example of self-evaluation?
a. "The other student forgot to use a bath blanket."
b. "I contaminated my glove on the edge of the bed."
, c. "The staff nurse was abrupt with the resident."
d. "It was nice to be complimented by my instructor."
B
Which student expectation of an instructor is reasonable?
a. The instructor will help resolve the student's personal problems.
b. The instructor will motivate the student to improve grades.
c. The instructor will seek out students to review examinations.
d. The instructor will provide academic counseling.
D
The practical/vocational nursing student asks an instructor, "How perfect do I have to be to pass my
clinical evaluation? Are any mistakes allowed?" The best response by the instructor is, "The expected
standard of performance in clinical lab is to provide patient care
a. at the level of an LPN/LVN."
b. with a minimum of two errors."
c. at the same level as your classmates."
d. with manual dexterity and confidence."
A
A nursing student tells a peer, "I'm having trouble understanding the rationale for not restraining confused
patients." The best advice for the peer to offer would be
a. "Ask the smartest student in the class."
b. "Ask a patient for his or her view about it."
c. "Ask the instructor to explain it again."
d. "Do an Internet search."
C
A nursing student tells a peer, "My instructor is on my case all the time. I'm picked on more than any other
student in the group. The more I'm criticized, the more nervous I get. I don't think I can do anything right.
What do you think I should do?" The best advice for the peer to give would be
a. "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better."
b. "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor."
c. "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed."
d. "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."
B
A student in the nursing program has made various statements relating to his life situation. Which
statements indicate the potential for success? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I have to hold a full-time job while enrolled in the nursing program."
b. "I'm an excellent manager of my time."
c. "My spouse is away so much that I don't have enough help with the children."
d. "I'm really looking forward to working as a nurse. It has been my goal for years."
B, D
