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Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader
Author: Janyce L. Collier
10th Edition
,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 Traditionaladult 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. Thelearner 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Application
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
,1
, 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Informal
Educational Experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REFERENCE: P. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Hidden
Dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REFERENCE: P. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Factors
Predisposing To Success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which Fear Is Commonly Shared By Nursing Students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic Problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader
Author: Janyce L. Collier
10th Edition
,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 Traditionaladult 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. Thelearner 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Application
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult
Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
,1
, 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REFERENCE: P. 3 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Informal
Educational Experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis
REFERENCE: P. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Hidden
Dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: 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.
DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REFERENCE: P. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Factors
Predisposing To Success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTTION: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which Fear Is Commonly Shared By Nursing Students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic Problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
