CNE EXAM WITH APPROVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |2026
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field dependent learners - correct answer-easily affected, disturbed by criticism, conforms
to peer pressure, influenced by feedback, likes facts, wants learning relevant to personal
experience, needs external goals, reinforcement, and prefers discussion to lecture
field independent learners - correct answer-unaffected by criticism, doesn't conform to
peer pressure, not influenced by feedback, self-directed, enjoys new ideas and concepts,
prefers lectures to discussion
Baby Boomers - correct answer-1946-1964
interactive, interested in problem solving, likes written material w/ details, competitive,
career-focused, self-assured
Gen X - correct answer-1965-1976
learn by doing, role playing, likes written materials w/ bullets, graphics, and quotes
Latch-key kids, learned to manage time, set limits, and get work done, work-life balance,
can tolerate change
Millennials (Generation Y) - correct answer-1980-2000s
needs clear instruction, needs feedback, likes working in groups, team players, accepts
authority, follows rules, optimistic, outspoken, self-confident, digital natives that are high
achievers
Behaviorism - correct answer-Focuses on positive reinforcement to provided motivation to
learn in an organized manner. Facts mastered in sequential steps w/ emphasis on critical
,thinking and analysis. Most common learning theory used by nursing schools, State Boards
of nursing, and accrediting agencies
Orem's (1959) general theory of nursing - correct answer-assisting others to provide self-
care
self-care
self-care deficits- nurse helps those who cannot manage self-care
nursing systems- meeting pt self-care needs
Bloom's Taxonomy / Cognitive domain - correct answer-knowledge- recalling and acquiring
facts / lowest level
comprehension- understanding new info
application- apply knowledge to new situations analysis- ability to breakdown into
component parts
synthesis- ability to take parts and put them back together in a new way
evaluation- ability to look at info and formulate judgments / highest level
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Novice - correct answer-minimal exp, governed by
rules, not adaptable
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Adv Beginner - correct answer-beginning to gain
experience with improved coping
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Competent - correct answer-2-3 years exp, able to
cope w/ new experiences, but still not completely flexible, requires time for planning
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Proficient - correct answer-Has a holistic view, can
draw from exp. More adaptable and able to make own
, Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Expert - correct answer-Provides excellent intuitive
care based on extensive experience
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Experiential) - correct answer-past coping mechanisms,
cultural background, locus of control, orientation and aspiration level
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Emotional) - correct answer-level of anxiety, support system,
motivation, risky behavior, frame of mind, and stage of development
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Physical) - correct answer-measures of ability, task
complexity, environmental effects, status of health, and gender
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Knowledge) - correct answer-current knowledge base,
cognitive abilities, learning abilities, and learning style
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Empirics) - correct answer-focuses on facts, theories, laws,
and science of nursing AKA empirical knowledge
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Aesthetics) - correct answer-focuses on knowledge gained
through subjective means and subjective expression
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Personal Knowledge) - correct answer-focuses on
interactions and transactions that occur between patient and nurse
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Moral/Ethical) - correct answer-focuses on application of
norms and ethical codes to real situations, more than just studying them
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field dependent learners - correct answer-easily affected, disturbed by criticism, conforms
to peer pressure, influenced by feedback, likes facts, wants learning relevant to personal
experience, needs external goals, reinforcement, and prefers discussion to lecture
field independent learners - correct answer-unaffected by criticism, doesn't conform to
peer pressure, not influenced by feedback, self-directed, enjoys new ideas and concepts,
prefers lectures to discussion
Baby Boomers - correct answer-1946-1964
interactive, interested in problem solving, likes written material w/ details, competitive,
career-focused, self-assured
Gen X - correct answer-1965-1976
learn by doing, role playing, likes written materials w/ bullets, graphics, and quotes
Latch-key kids, learned to manage time, set limits, and get work done, work-life balance,
can tolerate change
Millennials (Generation Y) - correct answer-1980-2000s
needs clear instruction, needs feedback, likes working in groups, team players, accepts
authority, follows rules, optimistic, outspoken, self-confident, digital natives that are high
achievers
Behaviorism - correct answer-Focuses on positive reinforcement to provided motivation to
learn in an organized manner. Facts mastered in sequential steps w/ emphasis on critical
,thinking and analysis. Most common learning theory used by nursing schools, State Boards
of nursing, and accrediting agencies
Orem's (1959) general theory of nursing - correct answer-assisting others to provide self-
care
self-care
self-care deficits- nurse helps those who cannot manage self-care
nursing systems- meeting pt self-care needs
Bloom's Taxonomy / Cognitive domain - correct answer-knowledge- recalling and acquiring
facts / lowest level
comprehension- understanding new info
application- apply knowledge to new situations analysis- ability to breakdown into
component parts
synthesis- ability to take parts and put them back together in a new way
evaluation- ability to look at info and formulate judgments / highest level
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Novice - correct answer-minimal exp, governed by
rules, not adaptable
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Adv Beginner - correct answer-beginning to gain
experience with improved coping
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Competent - correct answer-2-3 years exp, able to
cope w/ new experiences, but still not completely flexible, requires time for planning
Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Proficient - correct answer-Has a holistic view, can
draw from exp. More adaptable and able to make own
, Benner's stages of nursing proficiency - Expert - correct answer-Provides excellent intuitive
care based on extensive experience
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Experiential) - correct answer-past coping mechanisms,
cultural background, locus of control, orientation and aspiration level
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Emotional) - correct answer-level of anxiety, support system,
motivation, risky behavior, frame of mind, and stage of development
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Physical) - correct answer-measures of ability, task
complexity, environmental effects, status of health, and gender
Readiness to learn; 4 Types (Knowledge) - correct answer-current knowledge base,
cognitive abilities, learning abilities, and learning style
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Empirics) - correct answer-focuses on facts, theories, laws,
and science of nursing AKA empirical knowledge
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Aesthetics) - correct answer-focuses on knowledge gained
through subjective means and subjective expression
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Personal Knowledge) - correct answer-focuses on
interactions and transactions that occur between patient and nurse
Carper's Patterns of Knowing (Moral/Ethical) - correct answer-focuses on application of
norms and ethical codes to real situations, more than just studying them
