Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Knecht: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional adult lear
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 sc
study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner who has been out of school for ma
who has children and grandchildren would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who
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
learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care for my patients.” This statement identi
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 th
program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult learner is someone
for several years. A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated b
areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners
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 student
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.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An education course, aca
classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
, 5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a nursing p
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 succee
applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks the l
other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issu
students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is u
failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
d. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does not disru
rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an educatio
process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or herse
of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
Knecht: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 9th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditional adult lear
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 sc
study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The learner who has been out of school for ma
who has children and grandchildren would be identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who
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
learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care for my patients.” This statement identi
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 th
program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult learner is someone
for several years. A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated b
areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners
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 student
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.
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care. An education course, aca
classes all take place in a formal educational setting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: 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.”
, 5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a nursing p
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 succee
applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to all three.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks the l
other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issu
students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is u
failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
a. graduate from a program.
b. fail an academic program.
c. express oneself in class.
d. have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does not disru
rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are not addressed by this amendment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an educatio
process?
a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or herse
of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
