Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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 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.
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. 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 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. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. 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 classifications of learners
but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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 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.
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. 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 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. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
b. Motivation to succeed
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid
d. 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 classifications of learners
but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
