TEST BANK FOR Success in Practical Vocational Nursing
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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
b b b b b b b
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
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be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years
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b. One who has children and grandchildren b b b b b
c. One who knows the routine of education b b b b b b
d. One who is in his or her early 20s b b b b b b b b
ANS: D b
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the b b b b b b b b
beducational program directly from high school or another b b b b b b b
bprogram of study. They are usually in their late teens or early
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b20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many years and
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bthe learner who has children and grandchildren would be
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identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does
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bnot provide sufficient information for classification.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
b b b
TOP: Adult learner
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, ―I‘m fresh out of high school and living
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
alone for the first time in my life. I‘m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
to care for my patients.‖ This statement identifies the student as
b b b b b b b b b b b
a. a traditional adult learner.
b b b
b. a returning adult learner.
b b b
c. someone in need of counseling. b b b b
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. b b b b b b b
ANS: A b
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have
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come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of
b b b b b b b b b b b b b
study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,
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and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.
b b b b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
b b b
TOP: Adult learner
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
3. A nursing student states, ―I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.‖ Another
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student asks, ―Could you give me an example?‖ The best example of an informal learning
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experience is
b b
a. caring for a disabled family member. b b b b b
b. taking a continuing education course. b b b b
c. enrolling in an academic program. b b b b
d. attending credit classes at the mall. b b b b b
1
, ANS: A b
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
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bperson who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing
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bpersonal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a
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bformal educational setting. b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Informal educational experience
b b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
4. An example of a self-talk ―script‖ that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
b b b b b b b b b b b b
bprogram is: b
a. ―I get sick from smelling bad odors.‖
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b. ―What if I‘m ‗all thumbs‘ in practice lab?‖ b b b b b b b
c. ―I don‘t think the instructor likes me.‖
b b b b b b
d. ―I work well with my hands.‖
b b b b b
ANS: D b
The statement ―I work well with my hands‖ is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
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promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
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negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
b b b b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Hidden dangers
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bnursing program? b
a. Few responsibilities at home b b b
b. Motivation to succeed b b
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid b b b b
d. Few daily distractions b b
ANS: B b
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
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succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
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to all three.
b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Factors predisposing to success
b b b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
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a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems b
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C b
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid
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of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
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universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
superseded by fear of failure.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 b b b
TOP: Hidden dangers
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. b b b
b. fail an academic program.b b b
c. express oneself in class. b b b
d. have unlimited absences. b b
ANS: C b
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
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not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
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not addressed by this amendment.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b
TOP: Learner rights
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
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educational program without due process?
b b b b b
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D b
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
amendments do not address due process.
b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b
TOP: Learner rights
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program,
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the most effective peer response would be:
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a. ―Better get over being so negative.‖ b b b b b
b. ―You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.‖
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c. ―Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
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d. ―Instructors really do have control over what happens.‖ b b b b b b b
ANS: B b
b b b b b b b
10th Edition Carrol Collier
b b b b
,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
b b b b b b b
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
b b b b b b
MULTIPLE CHOICE b
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
b b b b b b b
be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
b b b b b b
a. One who has been out of school for many years
b b b b b b b b b
b. One who has children and grandchildren b b b b b
c. One who knows the routine of education b b b b b b
d. One who is in his or her early 20s b b b b b b b b
ANS: D b
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the b b b b b b b b
beducational program directly from high school or another b b b b b b b
bprogram of study. They are usually in their late teens or early
b b b b b b b b b b b
b20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many years and
b b b b b b b b b b b
bthe learner who has children and grandchildren would be
b b b b b b b b
identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bnot provide sufficient information for classification.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
b b b
TOP: Adult learner
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, ―I‘m fresh out of high school and living
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
alone for the first time in my life. I‘m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
to care for my patients.‖ This statement identifies the student as
b b b b b b b b b b b
a. a traditional adult learner.
b b b
b. a returning adult learner.
b b b
c. someone in need of counseling. b b b b
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. b b b b b b b
ANS: A b
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of
b b b b b b b b b b b b b
study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner,
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.
b b b b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1
b b b
TOP: Adult learner
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
3. A nursing student states, ―I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.‖ Another
b b b b b b b b b b b b
student asks, ―Could you give me an example?‖ The best example of an informal learning
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
experience is
b b
a. caring for a disabled family member. b b b b b
b. taking a continuing education course. b b b b
c. enrolling in an academic program. b b b b
d. attending credit classes at the mall. b b b b b
1
, ANS: A b
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bperson who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bpersonal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bformal educational setting. b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Informal educational experience
b b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
4. An example of a self-talk ―script‖ that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
b b b b b b b b b b b b
bprogram is: b
a. ―I get sick from smelling bad odors.‖
b b b b b b
b. ―What if I‘m ‗all thumbs‘ in practice lab?‖ b b b b b b b
c. ―I don‘t think the instructor likes me.‖
b b b b b b
d. ―I work well with my hands.‖
b b b b b
ANS: D b
The statement ―I work well with my hands‖ is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
b b b b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Hidden dangers
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
bnursing program? b
a. Few responsibilities at home b b b
b. Motivation to succeed b b
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid b b b b
d. Few daily distractions b b
ANS: B b
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
to all three.
b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
b b b
TOP: Factors predisposing to success
b b b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
b b b b b b b
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems b
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C b
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid
b b b b b b b b b b b b b
of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
superseded by fear of failure.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis b b REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 b b b
TOP: Hidden dangers
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
b b b b b b b b b b b
a. graduate from a program. b b b
b. fail an academic program.b b b
c. express oneself in class. b b b
d. have unlimited absences. b b
ANS: C b
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
not addressed by this amendment.
b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b
TOP: Learner rights
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
educational program without due process?
b b b b b
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D b
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
b b b b b b b b b b b b b
or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b
amendments do not address due process.
b b b b b b
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge b b REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 b b b
TOP: Learner rights
b b b KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
b b b b
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b b b
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program,
b b b b b b b b b b b b
the most effective peer response would be:
b b b b b b b
a. ―Better get over being so negative.‖ b b b b b
b. ―You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.‖
b b b b b b
c. ―Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.‖
b b b b b b b b b
d. ―Instructors really do have control over what happens.‖ b b b b b b b
ANS: B b
