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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
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.
, 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 predisposes them to success in a nursing
program?_____________
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 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/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
learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of 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/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 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/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
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 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
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, 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 unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
10. 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 this case, the student who monopolizes discussion is
violating the right of free expression by others in the class.
Interdependency involves a student who is actively involved in his or her own learning and who has a
collaborative relationship with the instructor. A passive learner is someone who is not actively involved in
his or her own learning. The Fourteenth Amendment assures the student due process, meaning that first
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
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.
, 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 predisposes them to success in a nursing
program?_____________
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 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/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
learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of 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/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 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/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
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 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
9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, 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 unfairly dismissed.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
10. 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 this case, the student who monopolizes discussion is
violating the right of free expression by others in the class.
Interdependency involves a student who is actively involved in his or her own learning and who has a
collaborative relationship with the instructor. A passive learner is someone who is not actively involved in
his or her own learning. The Fourteenth Amendment assures the student due process, meaning that first
