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Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Knecht: Success in Practical/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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high
Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
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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 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
Step: N/A MSC: 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.
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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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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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/A MSC: 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 one or two
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Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Knecht: Success in Practical/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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high
Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
Edition by KnechtAll 19Chapters BEST EXAM SOLUTION Q
&As 100% CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2023 RATED A+
,Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th Edition
by Knecht All 19Chapters BEST EXAM SOLUTION Q &As 100%
CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2023 RATED A+
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 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
Step: N/A MSC: 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.
Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
Edition by KnechtAll 19Chapters BEST EXAM SOLUTION Q
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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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p.
3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: 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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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Edition by KnechtAll 19Chapters BEST EXAM SOLUTION Q
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CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2023 RATED 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/A MSC: 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 one or two
Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing 9th
Edition by KnechtAll 19Chapters BEST EXAM SOLUTION Q
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