TEST BANK FOR SUCCESS
IN PRACTICAL
VOCATIONAL NURSING
9TH EDITION BY KNECHT.
Chapter 01: Personal Resources
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be
identified as atraditional 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 fromhigh 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
• A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high
school and livingalone 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
• A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Another student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The
best example of an informallearning 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. 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
• What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of
failure?
A. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of
positive thoughtsall contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to
combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.”
B. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
C. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
D. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
, The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on
a strength andpromotes 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. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them
to success in a nursing program.
A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
D. They have 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
• When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about
their program, theconcern shared by most learners is generally the
fear of
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 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
• 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 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. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leavean educational program without due 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 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. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed
unfairly from theprogram, the most effective peer response would
be
A. “Better get over being so negative.”
B. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
C. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
D. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner
has the right to defend 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 unfairlydismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
• A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about
the situation is most accurate?
A. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class.
B. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
C. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies.
D. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated.
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what
is said does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In
IN PRACTICAL
VOCATIONAL NURSING
9TH EDITION BY KNECHT.
Chapter 01: Personal Resources
MULTIPLE CHOICE
• Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be
identified as atraditional 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 fromhigh 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
• A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high
school and livingalone 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
• A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning
experiences.” Another student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The
best example of an informallearning 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. 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
• What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of
failure?
A. Picture in your mind the rewards of succeeding
B. Positive self-talk
C. Create a mental script of positive thoughts
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of
positive thoughtsall contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to
combat the fear of failure.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing
Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: N/A
• 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.”
B. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?”
C. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
D. “I work well with my hands.”
ANS: D
, The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on
a strength andpromotes 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. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY
• Select the factor common to ALL types of adult learners that predisposes them
to success in a nursing program.
A. They have few responsibilities at home.
B. They have the motivation to succeed.
C. They automatically qualify for financial aid.
D. They have 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
• When a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about
their program, theconcern shared by most learners is generally the
fear of
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 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
• 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 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. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
• Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being
asked to leavean educational program without due 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 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. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
• When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed
unfairly from theprogram, the most effective peer response would
be
A. “Better get over being so negative.”
B. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
C. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”
D. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.”
ANS: B
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner
has the right to defend 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 unfairlydismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY
• A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about
the situation is most accurate?
A. The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class.
B. The student is demonstrating interdependency with the instructor.
C. The student is demonstrating passive learning strategies.
D. The student is at risk for being immediately terminated.
ANS: A
The First Amendment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as what
is said does not disrupt the class or infringe on the rights of other students. In
