LPN to RN Transitions
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
No. Question & Options Correct Answer Rationale &
Teaching Point
1 An LPN is struggling to transition into the RN student role.
What is the BEST advice to support their adult learning?
A. Focus solely on personal strengths and disregard weaknesses
B. Relate each new piece of information to daily practice
C. Avoid evaluating past experiences as it hinders new learning
D. Keep life stories separate from the educational process B
Correct: Relating new information to existing knowledge
and practice helps adult learners make critical connections and
find relevance, enhancing retention.
Incorrect A: Self-assessment involves acknowledging both
strengths and weaknesses. C: Past experiences are a valuable
foundation for new learning. D. Integrating life stories enriches
the learning process.
,Teaching Point: Adult learners succeed by connecting new
learning to existing knowledge and experience.
2 According to Kurt Lewin's model, what are the three
phases of change?
A. Driving forces, restraining forces, and moving
B. Unfreezing, moving, and refreezing
C. Freezing, moving, and refreezing
D. Refreezing, driving forces, and unfreezing B Correct:
Lewin's model involves unfreezing old behaviors, moving
toward new behaviors, and refreezing to stabilize the change.
Incorrect A: These are forces within the change process, not the
phases. C & D: Misstate the actual phase names.
Teaching Point: Successful change requires unfreezing, moving,
and refreezing new behaviors.
3 An LPN/LVN completing a self-portrait of gifts and barriers
should next:
A. Perform a reflective observation
B. Eliminate self-defeating behaviors
C. Determine learning style
,D. Develop an outcome priority D Correct: After self-
assessment, the next step is to identify the most essential issue
(outcome priority) to address.
Incorrect A: This is part of the assessment process. B: This is a
later action. C: This is a separate step in planning for success.
Teaching Point: Self-assessment should lead directly to
identifying priority outcomes for goal setting.
4 An LPN/LVN who prefers a Concrete Random learning style
likely:
A. Thrives on detailed structure and memorization
B. Prefers to study alone and enjoys experimentation
C. Learns best in a highly social, group-setting
D. Requires a linear, sequential presentation of information B
Correct: Concrete random learners are intuitive, problem-
solving oriented, and often prefer independent work and
experimentation.
Incorrect A: This describes a Concrete Sequential learner. C: This
is more characteristic of a Concrete Random learner with strong
interpersonal intelligence. D: This describes an Abstract
Sequential learner.
Teaching Point: Understanding one's learning style allows for
the creation of more effective, personalized study strategies.
, 5 The first task in effective time management is:
A. Goal setting
B. Prioritizing
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation C Correct: The first step is assessment, which
involves analyzing how time is currently spent.
Incorrect A & B: These are crucial subsequent steps after
assessment. D: Evaluation is the final step to check the
effectiveness of the plan.
Teaching Point: Effective time management begins with an
honest assessment of current time use.
6 A student crying after a stressful clinical day is using which
coping mechanism?
A. Reframing
B. Catharsis
C. Affirmation
D. Distraction B Correct: Catharsis is the healthy release of
emotional tension through crying or laughter.
6th Edition
• Author(s)Lora Claywell
TEST BANK
No. Question & Options Correct Answer Rationale &
Teaching Point
1 An LPN is struggling to transition into the RN student role.
What is the BEST advice to support their adult learning?
A. Focus solely on personal strengths and disregard weaknesses
B. Relate each new piece of information to daily practice
C. Avoid evaluating past experiences as it hinders new learning
D. Keep life stories separate from the educational process B
Correct: Relating new information to existing knowledge
and practice helps adult learners make critical connections and
find relevance, enhancing retention.
Incorrect A: Self-assessment involves acknowledging both
strengths and weaknesses. C: Past experiences are a valuable
foundation for new learning. D. Integrating life stories enriches
the learning process.
,Teaching Point: Adult learners succeed by connecting new
learning to existing knowledge and experience.
2 According to Kurt Lewin's model, what are the three
phases of change?
A. Driving forces, restraining forces, and moving
B. Unfreezing, moving, and refreezing
C. Freezing, moving, and refreezing
D. Refreezing, driving forces, and unfreezing B Correct:
Lewin's model involves unfreezing old behaviors, moving
toward new behaviors, and refreezing to stabilize the change.
Incorrect A: These are forces within the change process, not the
phases. C & D: Misstate the actual phase names.
Teaching Point: Successful change requires unfreezing, moving,
and refreezing new behaviors.
3 An LPN/LVN completing a self-portrait of gifts and barriers
should next:
A. Perform a reflective observation
B. Eliminate self-defeating behaviors
C. Determine learning style
,D. Develop an outcome priority D Correct: After self-
assessment, the next step is to identify the most essential issue
(outcome priority) to address.
Incorrect A: This is part of the assessment process. B: This is a
later action. C: This is a separate step in planning for success.
Teaching Point: Self-assessment should lead directly to
identifying priority outcomes for goal setting.
4 An LPN/LVN who prefers a Concrete Random learning style
likely:
A. Thrives on detailed structure and memorization
B. Prefers to study alone and enjoys experimentation
C. Learns best in a highly social, group-setting
D. Requires a linear, sequential presentation of information B
Correct: Concrete random learners are intuitive, problem-
solving oriented, and often prefer independent work and
experimentation.
Incorrect A: This describes a Concrete Sequential learner. C: This
is more characteristic of a Concrete Random learner with strong
interpersonal intelligence. D: This describes an Abstract
Sequential learner.
Teaching Point: Understanding one's learning style allows for
the creation of more effective, personalized study strategies.
, 5 The first task in effective time management is:
A. Goal setting
B. Prioritizing
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation C Correct: The first step is assessment, which
involves analyzing how time is currently spent.
Incorrect A & B: These are crucial subsequent steps after
assessment. D: Evaluation is the final step to check the
effectiveness of the plan.
Teaching Point: Effective time management begins with an
honest assessment of current time use.
6 A student crying after a stressful clinical day is using which
coping mechanism?
A. Reframing
B. Catharsis
C. Affirmation
D. Distraction B Correct: Catharsis is the healthy release of
emotional tension through crying or laughter.
