SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL AND VOCATIONAL NURSING, 8TH
EDITION: KNECHT TEST BANK
Chapter 1: Adult Learner's Personal Resources
Knecht: 8th Edition of Success in Practical and Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who in a practical/vocational nursing class would be classified as a traditional adult learner?
a. Someone who has been away from school for many years
b. Someone with children and grandchildren
c. Someone familiar with the educational process
d. Someone in their early 20s
*ANS: D*
Traditional adult learners typically transition directly from high school or another educational
program and are generally in their late teens or early 20s. Individuals who have been out of
school for a long time or have children and grandchildren are considered returning adult learners.
The third option does not provide enough context for classification.
2. A student in an LPN/LVN program says, “I’ve just graduated high school and am living
independently for the first time. I’m learning to take care of myself while also caring for my
patients.” This statement classifies the student as:
a. A traditional adult learner
b. A returning adult learner
c. Someone who needs counseling
d. Someone unfamiliar with formal education
*ANS: A*
This student is a traditional adult learner, typically in their late teens or early 20s, coming
directly from high school. A returning adult learner would be someone who has been away from
education for several years. A student in need of counseling is often identified by an instructor
due to areas needing improvement.
, 3. A nursing student claims, “I have engaged in informal learning experiences.” When asked for
an example, what best illustrates informal learning?
a. Caring for a disabled family member
b. Taking a continuing education course
c. Enrolling in an academic program
d. Attending credit classes at a mall
*ANS: A*
Informal learning occurs outside of structured educational environments. Caring for a disabled
family member allows for the acquisition of personal care skills and knowledge, while the other
options are formal educational settings.
4. Which strategy can help a nursing student effectively overcome a fear of failure?
a. Visualize the rewards of success
b. Engage in positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
*ANS: D*
All the mentioned strategies—visualizing success, positive self-talk, and maintaining a mental
script of positive affirmations—foster a constructive mindset and help combat the fear of failure.
5. Which self-talk “script” effectively promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
program?
a. “I feel ill from unpleasant odors.”
b. “What if I struggle in the practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I excel with my hands.”
*ANS: D*
The statement “I excel with my hands” is a positive affirmation that emphasizes a strength and
encourages expectations for success. The other options reflect negative thought patterns that set
the stage for challenges.
EDITION: KNECHT TEST BANK
Chapter 1: Adult Learner's Personal Resources
Knecht: 8th Edition of Success in Practical and Vocational Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who in a practical/vocational nursing class would be classified as a traditional adult learner?
a. Someone who has been away from school for many years
b. Someone with children and grandchildren
c. Someone familiar with the educational process
d. Someone in their early 20s
*ANS: D*
Traditional adult learners typically transition directly from high school or another educational
program and are generally in their late teens or early 20s. Individuals who have been out of
school for a long time or have children and grandchildren are considered returning adult learners.
The third option does not provide enough context for classification.
2. A student in an LPN/LVN program says, “I’ve just graduated high school and am living
independently for the first time. I’m learning to take care of myself while also caring for my
patients.” This statement classifies the student as:
a. A traditional adult learner
b. A returning adult learner
c. Someone who needs counseling
d. Someone unfamiliar with formal education
*ANS: A*
This student is a traditional adult learner, typically in their late teens or early 20s, coming
directly from high school. A returning adult learner would be someone who has been away from
education for several years. A student in need of counseling is often identified by an instructor
due to areas needing improvement.
, 3. A nursing student claims, “I have engaged in informal learning experiences.” When asked for
an example, what best illustrates informal learning?
a. Caring for a disabled family member
b. Taking a continuing education course
c. Enrolling in an academic program
d. Attending credit classes at a mall
*ANS: A*
Informal learning occurs outside of structured educational environments. Caring for a disabled
family member allows for the acquisition of personal care skills and knowledge, while the other
options are formal educational settings.
4. Which strategy can help a nursing student effectively overcome a fear of failure?
a. Visualize the rewards of success
b. Engage in positive self-talk
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
d. All of the above
*ANS: D*
All the mentioned strategies—visualizing success, positive self-talk, and maintaining a mental
script of positive affirmations—foster a constructive mindset and help combat the fear of failure.
5. Which self-talk “script” effectively promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
program?
a. “I feel ill from unpleasant odors.”
b. “What if I struggle in the practice lab?”
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
d. “I excel with my hands.”
*ANS: D*
The statement “I excel with my hands” is a positive affirmation that emphasizes a strength and
encourages expectations for success. The other options reflect negative thought patterns that set
the stage for challenges.
