Test Bank for Success in
Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition.
(All Chapters Covered)
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult LearnerKnecht:
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational expe
• What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
A. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive
thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear
of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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 a
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. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program.
A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
D. They have 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the
concern shared by most learners is generally the fear of
A. succeeding.
B. economic problems.
C. failure.
D. ridicule.
ANS: C
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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or rules.
The other statements are not the most effective responses to give a student concerned
with being unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about the
situation is most accurate?
A. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class.
B. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
C. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies.
D. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated.
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what is said
does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In this case, the
student who monopolizes discussion is violating the right of free expression by others in
Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition.
(All Chapters Covered)
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult LearnerKnecht:
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational expe
• What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?
A. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive
thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear
of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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 a
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. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program.
A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
D. They have 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP:
Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the
concern shared by most learners is generally the fear of
A. succeeding.
B. economic problems.
C. failure.
D. ridicule.
ANS: C
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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6
OBJ: 6 TOP:
Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has the
right to defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or rules.
The other statements are not the most effective responses to give a student concerned
with being unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about the
situation is most accurate?
A. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class.
B. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
C. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies.
D. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated.
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what is said
does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In this case, the
student who monopolizes discussion is violating the right of free expression by others in
