LPN TO RN TRANSITIONS 5TH EDITION
NICKI HARRINGTON CYNTHIA LEE TERRY
CHAPTER 1 TO 17 PRACTICE TEST BANK
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Role. Answer: a set of expectations (norms) that define the behavior
society deems appropriate for the occupant
⩥ Professional role socialization (Zarshenas). Answer: -Sense of
belonging: w/ classmates, nurses
-Incongruent theory: to practice is a source for difficulty
-Informal/Tactic knowledge: gain from how you perceive others to treat
you or what you may believe they think of you
-Shift: in adentity
⩥ Role conflict. Answer: the tension caused by competing demands
between two or more roles pertaining to different statuses
-In school to learn RN while practicing as LPN/LVN
-Practicing in nursing or as a paramedic while also a student nurse
⩥ Role Elements. Answer: -Care provider: ensuring the best care
, -Counselor: guidance & support
-Educator: provide information
-Manager: supervising, planning, managing & coordinating care
-Advocate: to be a protector, stand up for pt's rights to autonomy
-Collaborator: working towards a common goal with peers
-Change agent: possess the courage to lead other in change
-Role model: best attributes of the profession
-Mentor: someone who is available to teach, counsel, & promote
professional growth
-Researcher: investigating possible solutions
-Entrepreneur: formed their own businesses
⩥ Differences between LVN & RN roles. Answer: -Level of
independence/autonomy
-Education level: LVN-"how to", RN-"why"
-Critical thinking
-Assessment skills
-Care planning
-Legal and leadership responsibilities
-Intravenous therapy
-Communication skills
-Patient teaching skills
NICKI HARRINGTON CYNTHIA LEE TERRY
CHAPTER 1 TO 17 PRACTICE TEST BANK
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Role. Answer: a set of expectations (norms) that define the behavior
society deems appropriate for the occupant
⩥ Professional role socialization (Zarshenas). Answer: -Sense of
belonging: w/ classmates, nurses
-Incongruent theory: to practice is a source for difficulty
-Informal/Tactic knowledge: gain from how you perceive others to treat
you or what you may believe they think of you
-Shift: in adentity
⩥ Role conflict. Answer: the tension caused by competing demands
between two or more roles pertaining to different statuses
-In school to learn RN while practicing as LPN/LVN
-Practicing in nursing or as a paramedic while also a student nurse
⩥ Role Elements. Answer: -Care provider: ensuring the best care
, -Counselor: guidance & support
-Educator: provide information
-Manager: supervising, planning, managing & coordinating care
-Advocate: to be a protector, stand up for pt's rights to autonomy
-Collaborator: working towards a common goal with peers
-Change agent: possess the courage to lead other in change
-Role model: best attributes of the profession
-Mentor: someone who is available to teach, counsel, & promote
professional growth
-Researcher: investigating possible solutions
-Entrepreneur: formed their own businesses
⩥ Differences between LVN & RN roles. Answer: -Level of
independence/autonomy
-Education level: LVN-"how to", RN-"why"
-Critical thinking
-Assessment skills
-Care planning
-Legal and leadership responsibilities
-Intravenous therapy
-Communication skills
-Patient teaching skills
