TEST BANK
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader
LISA CARROLL, JANYCE L. COLLIER
10th Edition
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TESTBANK FOR SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL AND VOCATIONAL
NURSING 10TH EDITION BY CARROLL AND COLLIER
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 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?
- ANSWER- 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/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.
- ANSWER- A
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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.
- ANSWER- 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 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.”
- ANSWER- D
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.
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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
- ANSWER- 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 successKEY: 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
- ANSWER- 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader
LISA CARROLL, JANYCE L. COLLIER
10th Edition
,1|Page
TESTBANK FOR SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL AND VOCATIONAL
NURSING 10TH EDITION BY CARROLL AND COLLIER
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 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?
- ANSWER- 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/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.
- ANSWER- A
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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.
- ANSWER- 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 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.”
- ANSWER- D
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.
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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
- ANSWER- 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 successKEY: 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
- ANSWER- 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
