Test Bank For Success In Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
Nursing 101 Test Bank For Success In Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition | Revised Study Guide All Chapters
Covered
Chapter 1 Vocational Nursing
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
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. 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/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 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
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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
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Step: N/AMSC: 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.
ANS: 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.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a
fear of failure?
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental
script of positive thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude
and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. 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.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It
focuses on a 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that
predisposes them to success in a nursing program.
a. They have few responsibilities at home.
b. They have the motivation to succeed.
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
d. They have few daily distractions.
ANS: 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
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Nursing 101 Test Bank For Success In Practical Vocational
Nursing 9th Edition | Revised Study Guide All Chapters
Covered
Chapter 1 Vocational Nursing
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
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. 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/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 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
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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
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Step: N/AMSC: 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.
ANS: 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.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a
fear of failure?
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
b. Positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental
script of positive thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude
and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. 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.”
ANS: D
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It
focuses on a 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that
predisposes them to success in a nursing program.
a. They have few responsibilities at home.
b. They have the motivation to succeed.
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
d. They have few daily distractions.
ANS: 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
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