CORRECT ANSWERS CONFIRMED
◉ What is the essential outcome priority for a student preparing for a
test? Answer: Doing well on the test on Friday.
◉ What statement by the nurse indicates a driving force for returning
to school? Answer: There is a possibility of advancement into
administration.
◉ What stage of Lewin's Change Theory is characterized by
recognizing the need for change? Answer: Unfreezing.
◉ What does the 'Moving' phase in Lewin's Change Theory involve?
Answer: Actively planning changes and taking action on them.
◉ What is the last stage of Lewin's Change Theory when change
becomes part of life? Answer: Refreezing.
◉ What is a common motivation for LPNs returning to school to
become RNs? Answer: To better their financial situation.
◉ How does experience influence adult learning according to the
notes? Answer: Experience accentuates differences among learners
and can serve as a foundation for defining the self.
,◉ What is the cognitive level of understanding required to identify
motivations for returning to school? Answer: Application.
◉ What does the term 'outcome priority' refer to in the context of
nursing education? Answer: The essential issue or need to be
addressed at any given time within a set of conditions.
◉ What is the primary focus of the nursing advisor's statement
regarding experience? Answer: That experience can either motivate or
hinder learning.
◉ What does the LPN's statement about family wanting her to go
back to school indicate? Answer: It reflects external motivation rather
than personal desire.
◉ What is the significance of the unfreezing stage in a patient's
lifestyle change? Answer: It involves determining that a change needs
to occur and deciding to take action.
◉ What is the role of the clinical instructor in interpreting the LPN's
outcome priority? Answer: To assess the LPN's motivations for
returning to school.
◉ What is the main topic of Chapter 01 in the Test Bank for LPN to
RN Transitions? Answer: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future.
,◉ What cognitive level is associated with understanding Change
Theory? Answer: Analysis.
◉ What does the term 'driving forces' refer to in the context of
change? Answer: Factors that push toward making a change.
◉ What is an example of a barrier to learning for LPNs transitioning
to RNs? Answer: Experience that may serve as a stumbling block.
◉ What is the importance of personal outcome priorities in nursing
education? Answer: They help identify motivations for returning to
school.
◉ What is the relationship between experience and motivation in
adult learners? Answer: Experience can enhance motivation or create
barriers to learning.
◉ What does the term 'refreezing' signify in the context of behavior
change? Answer: It signifies the stage where the change has become
integrated into a person's life.
◉ How does the nursing advisor view the role of experience in
learning? Answer: As a dual-edged sword that can provide insight or
create challenges.
, ◉ What is the significance of taking a vacation day to study for a
test? Answer: It reflects prioritizing academic success over other
commitments.
◉ What is the essential need that must be addressed when
considering a return to school? Answer: The outcome priority
determined by internal and external factors, such as improving a
financial situation.
◉ In Lewin's Change Theory, what does the moving phase involve?
Answer: Active planning and action, dealing with both positive and
negative forces, and making modifications to the plan as needed.
◉ What action should a nurse take if she is interested in pursuing a
long-term goal? Answer: Enroll in a Nurse Practitioner program.
◉ What is the difference between short-term and long-term goals in
nursing? Answer: Short-term goals can be attained in 6 months or
less, while long-term goals take longer than 6 months to achieve.
◉ What indicates effective teaching about the concept of a cohort?
Answer: A cohort is a group of people who share common
experiences with each other.
◉ What statement indicates that a nurse understands the role of
experience in learning? Answer: Experience can be a barrier to new
learning.