Test Bank Contemporary Practical Vocational Nursing 9th Edition By Kim
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Chapter 1, Adjusting To Student Life
1. The Nursing Student Has Found The First 2 Weeks Of The Nursing Program Fascinating
But Overwhelming. This Student Is Anxious And Unable To Sleep. What Action Should
The Nursing Student Take To Address These Feelings?
A. Utilize The Counseling Services Available At The College.
B. Reduce The Course Load.
C. Eliminate The Family Activities And Recreational Activities.
D. Create A Study Group With Some Classmates And Divide The Course Work.
ANS: A
Feedback: Counseling Services To Help Students Make Adjustments And Solve Problems
May Be Available To Students. If So, They Are Often Very Helpful. This Is Preferable To
Reducing The Courses The Student Is Taking Or Eliminating Family And Recreational
Activities, Which Are Beneficial In Stress Management. Study Groups Can Be Helpful, But
They Are Not Intended To Divide Course Work.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 5, Personal Adjustments
OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Caring BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
2. A Nursing Student Will Soon Begin A New Course With A New Instructor. When
Encountering A New Instructor For The First Time, The Student Should:
A. Compliment The Instructor On His Or Her Knowledge And Skills.
B. Try To Get To Know The Instructor As Much As Possible.
C. Remain Silent Until The Instructor Reveals His Or Her Expectations.
D. Ask As Many Questions As Possible So That The Instructor Notices The Student.
ANS: B
Feedback: Every Instructor Is Different, And It Is Beneficial To Get To Know Each
Instructor‘S Style, Personality, And Expectations As Much As Possible. This Does Not
Involve Offering Personal Compliments To The Instructor Or Asking Questions For The
Purpose Of Becoming Known. At The Same Time, A Student Should Not Be Completely
Silent At The Start Of A Course.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 6, Program Structure
OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
3. A Student Has Just Begun A Nursing Program And Is Committed To Success. When
Creating A Schedule For The School Term, What Should The Student Do?
A. Make Sure That Recreation Is Prioritized Over School Work.
B. Spread Out School Work Evenly Between All 7 Days Of The Week.
C. Ensure A Balance Between School Activities And Personal Life.
, D. Put Off Family Activities Until The Midterm Break.
ANS: C
Feedback: A Good Schedule Should Be Realistic And Balanced. To Get The Most From The
Program And Still Have Time For A Personal Life, The Student Should Make A Schedule
That Fits The Time Available, Not How Much Time The Student Wishes Was Available.
This Does Not Mean That School Work Should Suffer Because Of Personal Activities,
However. It Is Often Helpful To Schedule Days Off Rather Than Studying Every Day Of The
Week.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 7, Scheduling Your Time
OBJ: 1
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
4. When Learning How To Assess Clients‘ Health, A Student Has Found That The Most
Beneficial Learning Technique Was Watching An Online Video In Which An Experienced
Nurse Demonstrated How To Conduct An Assessment. Which Is This Student‘S Most
Likely Learning Style?
A. Tactile
B. Visual
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
ANS: B
Feedback: Visual Learners Learn Best By Watching Things Such As Videos, Movies, And
Demonstrations. Tactile And Kinesthetic Learners Benefit From Touch. Auditory Learners
Prefer To Hear Information.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 9, Applying Your Learning Style
OBJ: 3 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Analyze NOT: Multiple Choice
5. A Nursing Student Is Aware Of The Importance Of Critical Thinking, Especially In
Clinical Situations. When Applying The Principles Of Critical Thinking To A Situation, The
Student Should Begin By Asking:
A. ―What Did I Do The Last Time I Encountered A Similar Situation?‖
B. ―Why Do I Need To Act In This Situation?‖
C. ―What Are The Consequences Of Making The Wrong Decision In This Situation?‖
D. ―What Are The Facts That I Know About This Situation?‖
ANS: D
Feedback: A Useful Starting Point For The Critical Thinking Process Is To Determine The
Facts About The Situation. This Should Come Before A Comparison With Previous
Situations. It Is Likely Not Helpful To Ask What Could Possibly Go Wrong.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 17, Developing Critical Thinking Skills
OBJ: 4
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
6. The Nursing Student Is Working With A Female Client Who Had Recent Hip Surgery.
The Client Was Drowsy. The Nursing Student Used Critical Thinking To Determine The
, Action Needed To Prevent The Client From Falling. The Nursing Student Should:
A. Walk The Client To The Bathroom Using A Walker.
B. Transfer The Client To A Bedside Commode.
C. Provide A Fracture Bedpan.
D. Use A Gait Belt And Walk The Client To The Bathroom.
ANS: C
Feedback: The Student‘S Synthesis Of The Facts Of A Situation And The Translation Of
These Facts Into Action Demonstrate Effective Critical Thinking. The Client Has Recently
Had Hip Surgery And Is Drowsy And Will Be Unsteady On Her Feet, So Trying To Get Her
Up By Transfer To A Bedside Commode Or Using A Walker Or A Gait Belt Will Not
Provide The Safest Choices For Helping The Client To Be Toileted. The Fracture Bedpan Is
The Safest Choice To Prevent A Fall In The Drowsy Postoperative Client Recovering From
Recent Hip Surgery.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 19, Applying Critical Thinking Skills
OBJ: 4
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
7. A Nursing Student Has Been Informed That Much Of The Content Of The Nursing Program
Will Be Presented In The Form Of Lectures. This Means That The Student Should:
A. Make Sure To Do The Assigned Readings Prior To Each Class.
B. Determine Whether The Lecture Will Be Beneficial Before Deciding To Attend.
C. Record Each Lecture Electronically So That It Can Be Referred To Later.
D. Schedule A One-On-One Discussion With The Instructor After Each Class.
ANS: A
Feedback: It Is Important To Prepare For Lectures By Completing Reading Assignments In
Advance. A Student Should Attend Every Class. It Is Not Normally Necessary To Record
Every Lecture Or To Meet With The Instructor After Each Class.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 19, Lectures
OBJ: 5
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
8. The Student Has Recently Begun The Nursing Program And Is Committed To Getting The
Highest Grades Possible. One Of The Student‘S Strategies For Meeting This Goal Is
Learning How To Take Effective Notes. What Should The Student Do To Make Sure The
Notes Are Effective? Select All That Apply.
A. Aim To Write Down Everything That The Instructors Say In Class.
B. Take Special Note Of Information That The Instructors Say Is Most Important.
C. Read The Notes As Soon As Possible After Class.
D. Review The Notes Regularly.
E. Get Notes From A Classmate To Compare With The Student‘S Notes.
ANS: B, C, D
Feedback: Strategies For Taking Effective Notes Include Highlighting Main Points, Reading
Notes After Class, And Reviewing Them Regularly. Unless The Student Has Been Absent, It
Is Not
Normally Necessary To Obtain A Classmate‘S Notes. It Is Unrealistic And Unnecessary To
Write Down Everything An Instructor Says.
, PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 19, Taking Notes
OBJ: 6
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Selection
9. A Nursing Student Who Has Recently Begun A Nursing Program Is Discussing Study
Habits With His Or Her Classmates. Which Statement By The Student‘S Classmates
Suggests Effective Study Habits?
A. ―I Find It‘S Best To Study The Easy Subjects First And Then The Hard Subjects.‖
B. ―In Order To Be Efficient, I Always Try To Do My Studying As Fast As I Can.‖
C. ―I Don‘T Take A Break Until I‘Ve Finished Everything That I Have To Study.‖
D. ―I Try To Schedule My Studying Ahead Of Time So That I Get Everything Done.‖
ANS: D
Feedback: Creating A Schedule For Studying Is Conducive To Effective Time
Management And Success. It Is Best To Study Hard Subjects Before Easy Subjects.
Regular Breaks Are Important, And Effectiveness, Not Speed, Is The Goal Of Studying.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 22, Studying
OBJ: 1
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of
Care TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
10. A Nursing Student Has Learned That The Nursing Program Will Require Frequent, Lengthy
Readings. In Response, The Student Has Resolved To Apply The SQ3R Method. This Means
That The Student Will Begin Each Reading Session By:
A. Writing Down Questions About The Subject Matter Of An Assigned Reading.
B. Looking Over The Reading For Main Headings, Figures, Titles, And Objectives.
C. Slowly And Conscientiously Reading The Material.
D. Reading The Material Aloud.
ANS: B
Feedback: The SQ3R Method Begins By Surveying The Chapter Or Unit By Reading The
Title, Objectives, Key Words, Chapter Heads, Introduction, Italicized Passages, Graphs,
Illustrations, Photos, And End-Of-Chapter Questions Before You Begin Normal Reading.
Writing Down Questions Follows This, As Does A More Detailed Reading. Reading Aloud
Is Useful To Some Students, But This Is Not Normally The First Step In The Process.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 25, Reading Assignments
OBJ: 5
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of
Care TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
11. The Client Wants To Know The Latest Research About Diabetes To Guide Care. Which
Resource Would Be Best For The Nurse To Use To Provide The Requested
Information?
A. Textbook Published This Year
B. Peer-Reviewed Evidence-Based Journal
C. Brochure From An Organization Supplying Diabetes Supplies
Cooper And Kelly Gosnell (Kurzen) Updated 2025/2026 Complete Exam
Questions And Verified Solutions| Graded A+|Guaranteed Pass
Chapter 1, Adjusting To Student Life
1. The Nursing Student Has Found The First 2 Weeks Of The Nursing Program Fascinating
But Overwhelming. This Student Is Anxious And Unable To Sleep. What Action Should
The Nursing Student Take To Address These Feelings?
A. Utilize The Counseling Services Available At The College.
B. Reduce The Course Load.
C. Eliminate The Family Activities And Recreational Activities.
D. Create A Study Group With Some Classmates And Divide The Course Work.
ANS: A
Feedback: Counseling Services To Help Students Make Adjustments And Solve Problems
May Be Available To Students. If So, They Are Often Very Helpful. This Is Preferable To
Reducing The Courses The Student Is Taking Or Eliminating Family And Recreational
Activities, Which Are Beneficial In Stress Management. Study Groups Can Be Helpful, But
They Are Not Intended To Divide Course Work.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 5, Personal Adjustments
OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Caring BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply
NOT: Multiple Choice
2. A Nursing Student Will Soon Begin A New Course With A New Instructor. When
Encountering A New Instructor For The First Time, The Student Should:
A. Compliment The Instructor On His Or Her Knowledge And Skills.
B. Try To Get To Know The Instructor As Much As Possible.
C. Remain Silent Until The Instructor Reveals His Or Her Expectations.
D. Ask As Many Questions As Possible So That The Instructor Notices The Student.
ANS: B
Feedback: Every Instructor Is Different, And It Is Beneficial To Get To Know Each
Instructor‘S Style, Personality, And Expectations As Much As Possible. This Does Not
Involve Offering Personal Compliments To The Instructor Or Asking Questions For The
Purpose Of Becoming Known. At The Same Time, A Student Should Not Be Completely
Silent At The Start Of A Course.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 6, Program Structure
OBJ: 1 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
3. A Student Has Just Begun A Nursing Program And Is Committed To Success. When
Creating A Schedule For The School Term, What Should The Student Do?
A. Make Sure That Recreation Is Prioritized Over School Work.
B. Spread Out School Work Evenly Between All 7 Days Of The Week.
C. Ensure A Balance Between School Activities And Personal Life.
, D. Put Off Family Activities Until The Midterm Break.
ANS: C
Feedback: A Good Schedule Should Be Realistic And Balanced. To Get The Most From The
Program And Still Have Time For A Personal Life, The Student Should Make A Schedule
That Fits The Time Available, Not How Much Time The Student Wishes Was Available.
This Does Not Mean That School Work Should Suffer Because Of Personal Activities,
However. It Is Often Helpful To Schedule Days Off Rather Than Studying Every Day Of The
Week.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 7, Scheduling Your Time
OBJ: 1
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
4. When Learning How To Assess Clients‘ Health, A Student Has Found That The Most
Beneficial Learning Technique Was Watching An Online Video In Which An Experienced
Nurse Demonstrated How To Conduct An Assessment. Which Is This Student‘S Most
Likely Learning Style?
A. Tactile
B. Visual
C. Auditory
D. Kinesthetic
ANS: B
Feedback: Visual Learners Learn Best By Watching Things Such As Videos, Movies, And
Demonstrations. Tactile And Kinesthetic Learners Benefit From Touch. Auditory Learners
Prefer To Hear Information.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 9, Applying Your Learning Style
OBJ: 3 NAT: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Analyze NOT: Multiple Choice
5. A Nursing Student Is Aware Of The Importance Of Critical Thinking, Especially In
Clinical Situations. When Applying The Principles Of Critical Thinking To A Situation, The
Student Should Begin By Asking:
A. ―What Did I Do The Last Time I Encountered A Similar Situation?‖
B. ―Why Do I Need To Act In This Situation?‖
C. ―What Are The Consequences Of Making The Wrong Decision In This Situation?‖
D. ―What Are The Facts That I Know About This Situation?‖
ANS: D
Feedback: A Useful Starting Point For The Critical Thinking Process Is To Determine The
Facts About The Situation. This Should Come Before A Comparison With Previous
Situations. It Is Likely Not Helpful To Ask What Could Possibly Go Wrong.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 17, Developing Critical Thinking Skills
OBJ: 4
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
6. The Nursing Student Is Working With A Female Client Who Had Recent Hip Surgery.
The Client Was Drowsy. The Nursing Student Used Critical Thinking To Determine The
, Action Needed To Prevent The Client From Falling. The Nursing Student Should:
A. Walk The Client To The Bathroom Using A Walker.
B. Transfer The Client To A Bedside Commode.
C. Provide A Fracture Bedpan.
D. Use A Gait Belt And Walk The Client To The Bathroom.
ANS: C
Feedback: The Student‘S Synthesis Of The Facts Of A Situation And The Translation Of
These Facts Into Action Demonstrate Effective Critical Thinking. The Client Has Recently
Had Hip Surgery And Is Drowsy And Will Be Unsteady On Her Feet, So Trying To Get Her
Up By Transfer To A Bedside Commode Or Using A Walker Or A Gait Belt Will Not
Provide The Safest Choices For Helping The Client To Be Toileted. The Fracture Bedpan Is
The Safest Choice To Prevent A Fall In The Drowsy Postoperative Client Recovering From
Recent Hip Surgery.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 19, Applying Critical Thinking Skills
OBJ: 4
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process)
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
7. A Nursing Student Has Been Informed That Much Of The Content Of The Nursing Program
Will Be Presented In The Form Of Lectures. This Means That The Student Should:
A. Make Sure To Do The Assigned Readings Prior To Each Class.
B. Determine Whether The Lecture Will Be Beneficial Before Deciding To Attend.
C. Record Each Lecture Electronically So That It Can Be Referred To Later.
D. Schedule A One-On-One Discussion With The Instructor After Each Class.
ANS: A
Feedback: It Is Important To Prepare For Lectures By Completing Reading Assignments In
Advance. A Student Should Attend Every Class. It Is Not Normally Necessary To Record
Every Lecture Or To Meet With The Instructor After Each Class.
PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: P. 19, Lectures
OBJ: 5
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
8. The Student Has Recently Begun The Nursing Program And Is Committed To Getting The
Highest Grades Possible. One Of The Student‘S Strategies For Meeting This Goal Is
Learning How To Take Effective Notes. What Should The Student Do To Make Sure The
Notes Are Effective? Select All That Apply.
A. Aim To Write Down Everything That The Instructors Say In Class.
B. Take Special Note Of Information That The Instructors Say Is Most Important.
C. Read The Notes As Soon As Possible After Class.
D. Review The Notes Regularly.
E. Get Notes From A Classmate To Compare With The Student‘S Notes.
ANS: B, C, D
Feedback: Strategies For Taking Effective Notes Include Highlighting Main Points, Reading
Notes After Class, And Reviewing Them Regularly. Unless The Student Has Been Absent, It
Is Not
Normally Necessary To Obtain A Classmate‘S Notes. It Is Unrealistic And Unnecessary To
Write Down Everything An Instructor Says.
, PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 19, Taking Notes
OBJ: 6
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care
TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Communication And
Documentation BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Selection
9. A Nursing Student Who Has Recently Begun A Nursing Program Is Discussing Study
Habits With His Or Her Classmates. Which Statement By The Student‘S Classmates
Suggests Effective Study Habits?
A. ―I Find It‘S Best To Study The Easy Subjects First And Then The Hard Subjects.‖
B. ―In Order To Be Efficient, I Always Try To Do My Studying As Fast As I Can.‖
C. ―I Don‘T Take A Break Until I‘Ve Finished Everything That I Have To Study.‖
D. ―I Try To Schedule My Studying Ahead Of Time So That I Get Everything Done.‖
ANS: D
Feedback: Creating A Schedule For Studying Is Conducive To Effective Time
Management And Success. It Is Best To Study Hard Subjects Before Easy Subjects.
Regular Breaks Are Important, And Effectiveness, Not Speed, Is The Goal Of Studying.
PTS: 1 DIF: Moderate REF: P. 22, Studying
OBJ: 1
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of
Care TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
10. A Nursing Student Has Learned That The Nursing Program Will Require Frequent, Lengthy
Readings. In Response, The Student Has Resolved To Apply The SQ3R Method. This Means
That The Student Will Begin Each Reading Session By:
A. Writing Down Questions About The Subject Matter Of An Assigned Reading.
B. Looking Over The Reading For Main Headings, Figures, Titles, And Objectives.
C. Slowly And Conscientiously Reading The Material.
D. Reading The Material Aloud.
ANS: B
Feedback: The SQ3R Method Begins By Surveying The Chapter Or Unit By Reading The
Title, Objectives, Key Words, Chapter Heads, Introduction, Italicized Passages, Graphs,
Illustrations, Photos, And End-Of-Chapter Questions Before You Begin Normal Reading.
Writing Down Questions Follows This, As Does A More Detailed Reading. Reading Aloud
Is Useful To Some Students, But This Is Not Normally The First Step In The Process.
PTS: 1 DIF: Difficult REF: P. 25, Reading Assignments
OBJ: 5
NAT: Client Needs: Safe And Effective Care Environment: Management Of
Care TOP: Chapter 1 KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
BLM: Cognitive Level: Apply NOT: Multiple Choice
11. The Client Wants To Know The Latest Research About Diabetes To Guide Care. Which
Resource Would Be Best For The Nurse To Use To Provide The Requested
Information?
A. Textbook Published This Year
B. Peer-Reviewed Evidence-Based Journal
C. Brochure From An Organization Supplying Diabetes Supplies
