TEST BANK FOR SUCCESS IN PRACTICAL
VOCATIONAL NURSING 10TH EDITION CARROLL
Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing
class wouldbe identified as a traditionaladult
learner?
• One who has been out of school for many years
• One who has children and grandchildren
• One who knows the routine of education
• 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 andthe learner who has
children and grandchildren would be
identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of
education doesnot provide sufficient information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult learner KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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 learningto care for my patients.” This statement identifies the
student as
• a traditional adult learner.
• a returning adult learner.
• someone in need of counseling.
• 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best
example of an informal learning experience is
• caring for a disabled family member.
• taking a continuing education course.
• enrolling in an academic program.
• attending credit classes at the mall.
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ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. Aperson 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursingprogram is:
• “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
• “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
• “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
• “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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program?
• Few responsibilities at home
• Motivation to succeed
• Automatic qualification for financial aid
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
• Succeeding
• Economic problems
• Failure
• Ridicule
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures
or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few
individuals are afraidof succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common
among students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a
concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
• graduate from a program.
• fail an academic program.
• express oneself in class.
, • have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked
to leave aneducational program without due process?
• Eleventh
• Twelfth
• Thirteenth
• Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh,
Twelfth, and Thirteenthamendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
program, the most effective peer response would be:
• “Better get over being so negative.”
• “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
• “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
• “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has
the right todefend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or
rules. The other statements are not the most effective responses to give a student
concerned with being unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
VOCATIONAL NURSING 10TH EDITION CARROLL
Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing
class wouldbe identified as a traditionaladult
learner?
• One who has been out of school for many years
• One who has children and grandchildren
• One who knows the routine of education
• 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 andthe learner who has
children and grandchildren would be
identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of
education doesnot provide sufficient information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Adult learner KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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 learningto care for my patients.” This statement identifies the
student as
• a traditional adult learner.
• a returning adult learner.
• someone in need of counseling.
• 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. Aperson 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Anotherstudent asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best
example of an informal learning experience is
• caring for a disabled family member.
• taking a continuing education course.
• enrolling in an academic program.
• attending credit classes at the mall.
1
ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational
setting. Aperson 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 3
OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a
practical/vocational nursingprogram is:
• “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
• “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
• “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
• “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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to
success in a nursing program?
• Few responsibilities at home
• Motivation to succeed
• Automatic qualification for financial aid
• 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success
KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
• Succeeding
• Economic problems
• Failure
• Ridicule
ANS: C
Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures
or setbacks the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few
individuals are afraidof succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common
among students but is not as universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a
concern; if present, it is usually superseded by fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4
OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
• graduate from a program.
• fail an academic program.
• express oneself in class.
, • have unlimited absences.
ANS: C
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is
expressed does not disrupt class or infringe on the 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/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked
to leave aneducational program without due process?
• Eleventh
• Twelfth
• Thirteenth
• Fourteenth
ANS: D
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to
defend him- or herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh,
Twelfth, and Thirteenthamendments do not address due process.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 7
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the
program, the most effective peer response would be:
• “Better get over being so negative.”
• “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
• “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
• “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has
the right todefend him- or herself if charged with a violation of program policy or
rules. The other statements are not the most effective responses to give a student
concerned with being unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7
OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process
Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
