One who has been out of school for many years
TEST BANK FOR Success in Practical Vocational a.
b. One who has children and grandchildren
Nursing c.
d.
One who knows the routine of education
One who is in his or her early 20s
10th Edition Carrol Collier 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. 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 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/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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MULTIPLE CHOICE ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
, 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. 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
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
NCLEX: N/A superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
program is:
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
a. graduate from a program.
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
b. fail an academic program.
d. “I work well with my hands.”
c. express oneself in class.
ANS: D d. have unlimited absences.
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
ANS: C
promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights 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?
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to
a. Few responsibilities at home
leave an educational program without due process? a. Eleventh
b. Motivation to succeed
b. Twelfth
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
c. Thirteenth
d. Few daily distractions
d. Fourteenth
ANS: B
ANS: D
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
to all three.
amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NCLEX: N/A
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
program, the most effective peer response would be: a. “Better get over being so
a. Succeeding
negative.”
b. Economic problems
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. Failure
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
d. Ridicule ANS: C
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
TEST BANK FOR Success in Practical Vocational a.
b. One who has children and grandchildren
Nursing c.
d.
One who knows the routine of education
One who is in his or her early 20s
10th Edition Carrol Collier 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. 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 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/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.
Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner 1
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
, 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. 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
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
NCLEX: N/A superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
program is:
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
a. graduate from a program.
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
b. fail an academic program.
d. “I work well with my hands.”
c. express oneself in class.
ANS: D d. have unlimited absences.
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
ANS: C
promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights 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?
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to
a. Few responsibilities at home
leave an educational program without due process? a. Eleventh
b. Motivation to succeed
b. Twelfth
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
c. Thirteenth
d. Few daily distractions
d. Fourteenth
ANS: B
ANS: D
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
to all three.
amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
NCLEX: N/A
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
program, the most effective peer response would be: a. “Better get over being so
a. Succeeding
negative.”
b. Economic problems
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. Failure
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
d. Ridicule ANS: C
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
