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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE TL
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class
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would be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years
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b. One who has children and grandchildren
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c. One who knows the routine of education
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ANS: D T L
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educational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. They are usually in their late teens or
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early 20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many
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years and the learner who has children and grandchildren
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would be
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identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does
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not provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application TL TL REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 T L TL TL
TOP: Adult learner
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N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and
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living alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well
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as learning to care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner.
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b. a returning adult learner.
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c. someone in need of counseling. TL TL TL TL
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. TL TL TL TL TL TL TL
ANS: A TL
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who
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have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for
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several years. A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been
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evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a
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traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal
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education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis TL TL REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 T L TL TL
TOP: Adult learner
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.”
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Another student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an
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informal learning experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. TL TL TL TL TL
b. taking a continuing education course. TL TL TL TL
c. enrolling in an academic program. TL TL TL TL
d. attending credit classes at the mall. TL TL TL TL TL
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Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A
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person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing
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personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a
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formal educational setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TL TL T L TL TL
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step:
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4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational
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a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
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c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D TL
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength
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and promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are
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examples of negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis TL TL REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 T L TL TL
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5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success
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a. Few responsibilities at home
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d. Few daily distractions TL TL
ANS: B TL
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated
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to succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners
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but not to all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TL TL T L TL TL
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step:
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6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
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a. Succeeding
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c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C TL