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,Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
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
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,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 student asks, ―Could you give me 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.
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ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal
educational setting. A person 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/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.‖
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
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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predispose them to
success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
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,Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
Chapter 1: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
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
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,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 student asks, ―Could you give me 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.
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ANS: A
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal
educational setting. A person 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/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.‖
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
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/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predispose them to
success in a nursing program?
a. Few responsibilities at home
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