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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult
Learning Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a
traditionaladult 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 fromhigh 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/AMSC: 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 learningto 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
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. Aperson 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
3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Anotherstudent 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.