student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
experience is
a. caring for a disabled family member.
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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
, b. taking a continuing education course. ANS: B
c. enrolling in an academic program. The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
d. attending credit classes at the mall. succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
to all three.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step:
personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
formal educational setting.
7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 shared by most learners is generally the fear of
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: a. succeeding.
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A b. economic problems.
c. failure.
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure? d. ridicule.
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding ANS: C
b. Positive self-talk
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid
d. All of the above
of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
ANS: D universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts superseded by fear of failure.
all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing a. graduate from a program.
program is b. fail an academic program.
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.” c. express oneself in class.
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” d. have unlimited absences.
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
ANS: C
d. “I work well with my hands.”
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
ANS: D not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and not addressed by this amendment.
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: Knowledge REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
educational program without due process?
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a a. Eleventh
nursing program. b. Twelfth
a. They have few responsibilities at home. c. Thirteenth
b. They have the motivation to succeed. d. Fourteenth
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
ANS: D
d. They have few daily distractions.
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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amendments do not address due process. d. “I limit my partying to 3 to 4 nights a week.”
ANS: A
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 Setting goals and working to implement them is a strategy associated with active, self-directed
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: learning and will promote success. The other responses refer to behaviors that are not
N/A conducive to success, such as avoiding the facilitators of your learning (instructors) and
MSC: NCLEX: N/A demonstrating poor time management skills.
10. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5
the most effective peer response would be TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step:
a. “Better get over being so negative.” N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.” 13. Which statement is true regarding the teaching/learning process in practical/vocational
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” nursing?
ANS: B a. If the student fails, the instructor is ultimately at fault.
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has the right to b. By asking questions, the student interferes with the instructor’s work.
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or rules. The other c. The student has little responsibility when it comes to evaluation.
statements are not the most effective responses to give a student concerned with being unfairly d. The student is responsible for preparing for theory classes and clinical experience.
dismissed. ANS: D
Advance preparation provides a basis for continued learning in the classroom. It provides the
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 learner the opportunity to ask relevant questions about theory. Preparation prior to clinical
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: experience safeguards patients’ safety. If students fail, it is their own fault; students have
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A responsibility for their own learning. A key responsibility of learners is to receive and
participate in evaluation; it plays an important role in their education and throughout their
11. A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about the situation is most career. Instructors are responsible for creating an environment in which learning can take
accurate? place, and a critical part of this is being available to assist with questions and problems that
a. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class. students cannot solve.
b. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
c. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 11 OBJ: 5
d. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated. TOP: Learner responsibilities KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what is said does not
14. A student who wishes to use research findings regarding the best way for students to learn will
disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In this case, the student who
a. stay up late each night and study.
monopolizes discussion is violating the right of free expression by others in the class. b. actively participate in the learning process.
Interdependency involves a student who is actively involved in his or her own learning and c. sit passively during each lecture session.
who has a collaborative relationship with the instructor. A passive learner is someone who is d. cram before each examination.
not actively involved in his or her own learning. The Fourteenth Amendment assures the
student due process, meaning that first the student must be charged with a violation and ANS: B
presented with evidence of misconduct. The student will be entitled to state his or her case. Studies have shown that people learn best when they are actively involved in their own
learning and have an interdependent relationship with the instructor. The remaining options
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 are counterproductive behaviors.
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Learner responsibilities KEY: Nursing Process Step:
12. Which remark by a student in a nursing program verbalizes a strategy that promotes success in N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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a. “I set goals and work to achieve them.” 15. When explaining the responsibility of the learner to a group of nursing students, a mentor
b. “I avoid interacting with instructors.” should emphasize that the learner’s first priority is to
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a. absorb the knowledge taught by the instructor. results?
b. be self-directed and active in the process of learning. a. The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back
c. study only what the instructor emphasizes in class. b. The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor
d. focus on learning 65% of the information that is taught. c. The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test
d. The student who appears interested in the test results
ANS: B
ANS: C
Studies have shown that people learn best when they are actively involved in their own
learning and have an interdependent relationship with the instructor. Absorbing the knowledge Tests should be considered learning experiences. Learners should look at tests with the goal of
taught by the instructor describes passive learning. Studying only what the instructor understanding why incorrect answers are wrong, as well as the rationale for correct answers.
emphasizes in class and focusing on learning 65% of the information that is taught are Looking at the test grade and handing the test and answer sheet back are not optimal learning
approaches that severely limit learning; students must be self-directed and curious in their behaviors. Arguing each wrong answer with the instructor does not promote the openness
learning. required for optimal learning. Appearing interested in the test results does not promote
learning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step: DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 | p. 9 OBJ: 5
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A TOP: Tests as a learning opportunity KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
16. Which statement best describes an active learning situation?
a. The learner practices bed-making. 19. To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where
b. The learner watches a peer make a bed. responsibility for the process of clinical evaluation lies?
c. The learner watches the instructor make a bed. a. The instructor evaluates the student’s performance in the clinical area.
d. The learner pays attention during lecture. b. Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
ANS: A c. The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical
Active learning requires the learner to gain knowledge and skill by his or her own efforts. A skills.
learner who participates takes an active role. The other options all describe passive learning d. Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.
situations. ANS: D
The instructor is responsible for evaluating student performance, and the learner is responsible
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5 for becoming aware of clinical behaviors and modifying the behaviors that hinder goal
TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step: attainment. The other options do not address responsibility; they are ways an instructor or
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A student can identify strong behaviors and behaviors that need improvement.
17. What understanding about the goal of evaluation would be most helpful to a student in a DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 9 OBJ: 7
nursing program? TOP: Clinical evaluation KEY: Nursing Process Step:
a. Evaluation lowers learner self-esteem. N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b. Evaluation ridicules student performance.
c. Evaluation identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals. 20. Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A
d. Evaluation informs the learner of things that annoy the instructor. peer could help alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to
ANS: C a. assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
Progression toward goal attainment is identified by evaluation. During the process, behaviors b. provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
that stand in the way of goal attainment are identified, along with strengths of performance. c. keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
Evaluations should not lower self-esteem, ridicule the student, or point out behaviors the d. help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.
instructor finds annoying as these will not help the student attain his or her goal. ANS: A
Identifying positive behaviors allows them to be reinforced, and identifying areas needing
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 7 improvement fosters modification of the negative behaviors. Providing constructive criticism
TOP: Role of evaluation KEY: Nursing Process Step: related to poor performance behaviors refers to only half of the purpose. Keeping unsuitable
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A persons from achieving licensure is not the purpose, because early identification and change in
negative behaviors foster ultimate success in the program. Helping learners develop the ability
18. Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination to listen to negative comments about performance is not a purpose of the clinical performance
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a. caring for a disabled family member.
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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
, b. taking a continuing education course. ANS: B
c. enrolling in an academic program. The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
d. attending credit classes at the mall. succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not
to all three.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
person who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step:
personal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
formal educational setting.
7. When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 shared by most learners is generally the fear of
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: a. succeeding.
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A b. economic problems.
c. failure.
4. What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure? d. ridicule.
a. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding ANS: C
b. Positive self-talk
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or
c. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid
d. All of the above
of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
ANS: D universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts superseded by fear of failure.
all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
5. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing a. graduate from a program.
program is b. fail an academic program.
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.” c. express oneself in class.
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” d. have unlimited absences.
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
ANS: C
d. “I work well with my hands.”
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
ANS: D not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on a strength and not addressed by this amendment.
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: Knowledge REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A 9. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
educational program without due process?
6. Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a a. Eleventh
nursing program. b. Twelfth
a. They have few responsibilities at home. c. Thirteenth
b. They have the motivation to succeed. d. Fourteenth
c. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
ANS: D
d. They have few daily distractions.
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him-
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amendments do not address due process. d. “I limit my partying to 3 to 4 nights a week.”
ANS: A
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 Setting goals and working to implement them is a strategy associated with active, self-directed
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: learning and will promote success. The other responses refer to behaviors that are not
N/A conducive to success, such as avoiding the facilitators of your learning (instructors) and
MSC: NCLEX: N/A demonstrating poor time management skills.
10. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5
the most effective peer response would be TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step:
a. “Better get over being so negative.” N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.” 13. Which statement is true regarding the teaching/learning process in practical/vocational
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” nursing?
ANS: B a. If the student fails, the instructor is ultimately at fault.
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has the right to b. By asking questions, the student interferes with the instructor’s work.
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or rules. The other c. The student has little responsibility when it comes to evaluation.
statements are not the most effective responses to give a student concerned with being unfairly d. The student is responsible for preparing for theory classes and clinical experience.
dismissed. ANS: D
Advance preparation provides a basis for continued learning in the classroom. It provides the
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 learner the opportunity to ask relevant questions about theory. Preparation prior to clinical
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: experience safeguards patients’ safety. If students fail, it is their own fault; students have
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A responsibility for their own learning. A key responsibility of learners is to receive and
participate in evaluation; it plays an important role in their education and throughout their
11. A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about the situation is most career. Instructors are responsible for creating an environment in which learning can take
accurate? place, and a critical part of this is being available to assist with questions and problems that
a. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class. students cannot solve.
b. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
c. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 11 OBJ: 5
d. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated. TOP: Learner responsibilities KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what is said does not
14. A student who wishes to use research findings regarding the best way for students to learn will
disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In this case, the student who
a. stay up late each night and study.
monopolizes discussion is violating the right of free expression by others in the class. b. actively participate in the learning process.
Interdependency involves a student who is actively involved in his or her own learning and c. sit passively during each lecture session.
who has a collaborative relationship with the instructor. A passive learner is someone who is d. cram before each examination.
not actively involved in his or her own learning. The Fourteenth Amendment assures the
student due process, meaning that first the student must be charged with a violation and ANS: B
presented with evidence of misconduct. The student will be entitled to state his or her case. Studies have shown that people learn best when they are actively involved in their own
learning and have an interdependent relationship with the instructor. The remaining options
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 are counterproductive behaviors.
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Learner responsibilities KEY: Nursing Process Step:
12. Which remark by a student in a nursing program verbalizes a strategy that promotes success in N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
the program?
a. “I set goals and work to achieve them.” 15. When explaining the responsibility of the learner to a group of nursing students, a mentor
b. “I avoid interacting with instructors.” should emphasize that the learner’s first priority is to
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a. absorb the knowledge taught by the instructor. results?
b. be self-directed and active in the process of learning. a. The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back
c. study only what the instructor emphasizes in class. b. The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor
d. focus on learning 65% of the information that is taught. c. The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test
d. The student who appears interested in the test results
ANS: B
ANS: C
Studies have shown that people learn best when they are actively involved in their own
learning and have an interdependent relationship with the instructor. Absorbing the knowledge Tests should be considered learning experiences. Learners should look at tests with the goal of
taught by the instructor describes passive learning. Studying only what the instructor understanding why incorrect answers are wrong, as well as the rationale for correct answers.
emphasizes in class and focusing on learning 65% of the information that is taught are Looking at the test grade and handing the test and answer sheet back are not optimal learning
approaches that severely limit learning; students must be self-directed and curious in their behaviors. Arguing each wrong answer with the instructor does not promote the openness
learning. required for optimal learning. Appearing interested in the test results does not promote
learning.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 5
TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step: DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 | p. 9 OBJ: 5
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A TOP: Tests as a learning opportunity KEY: Nursing Process Step:
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
16. Which statement best describes an active learning situation?
a. The learner practices bed-making. 19. To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where
b. The learner watches a peer make a bed. responsibility for the process of clinical evaluation lies?
c. The learner watches the instructor make a bed. a. The instructor evaluates the student’s performance in the clinical area.
d. The learner pays attention during lecture. b. Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
ANS: A c. The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical
Active learning requires the learner to gain knowledge and skill by his or her own efforts. A skills.
learner who participates takes an active role. The other options all describe passive learning d. Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.
situations. ANS: D
The instructor is responsible for evaluating student performance, and the learner is responsible
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 5 for becoming aware of clinical behaviors and modifying the behaviors that hinder goal
TOP: Active learning KEY: Nursing Process Step: attainment. The other options do not address responsibility; they are ways an instructor or
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A student can identify strong behaviors and behaviors that need improvement.
17. What understanding about the goal of evaluation would be most helpful to a student in a DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 9 OBJ: 7
nursing program? TOP: Clinical evaluation KEY: Nursing Process Step:
a. Evaluation lowers learner self-esteem. N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
b. Evaluation ridicules student performance.
c. Evaluation identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals. 20. Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A
d. Evaluation informs the learner of things that annoy the instructor. peer could help alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to
ANS: C a. assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
Progression toward goal attainment is identified by evaluation. During the process, behaviors b. provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
that stand in the way of goal attainment are identified, along with strengths of performance. c. keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
Evaluations should not lower self-esteem, ridicule the student, or point out behaviors the d. help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.
instructor finds annoying as these will not help the student attain his or her goal. ANS: A
Identifying positive behaviors allows them to be reinforced, and identifying areas needing
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 8 OBJ: 7 improvement fosters modification of the negative behaviors. Providing constructive criticism
TOP: Role of evaluation KEY: Nursing Process Step: related to poor performance behaviors refers to only half of the purpose. Keeping unsuitable
N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A persons from achieving licensure is not the purpose, because early identification and change in
negative behaviors foster ultimate success in the program. Helping learners develop the ability
18. Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination to listen to negative comments about performance is not a purpose of the clinical performance
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