high school or another program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early 20s. The

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

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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

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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.Test Bank for Success in Practical Vocational Nursing, 9e Patricia Knecht Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Knecht: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing 1 / 4

ANS: A

Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a fo rmal ed ucational setting. A p erson who cares for a disabled fami ly member would gain knowledge and skill in providing p ersonal care. An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal edu cational setting.DIF: Cognitive Level: Compre hension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Informal educational ex perience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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4.Wh at 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.Po sitive self-talk c.Create a mental script of p ositive thoughts d.All of the above

ANS: D

Picturing the rewards of succeeding, positive self-talk, and a mental script of positive thoughts all contribute a positive mental attitude and are all ways to combat the fear of failure.DIF: Cognitive Level: Compre hension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2

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moting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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5.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 practi ce lab?” c.“I do n’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 and pro motes the expectation that the individual will su cceed. All other options are examples of n egative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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6.Select the factor common to ALL types of ad ult learners th at predisposes them to success in a nursing program.a.They h ave few respon sibilities at home.b.They h ave the motivation to succeed.c.They automatically quali fy for financial aid.d.They h ave few daily distractions.

ANS: B

The only statement applicable to all typ es 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 thr ee. 2 / 4

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predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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7.Wh en a class of nursing students discusses their concerns about their program, the concern 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 h as experienced in other educational se ttings. 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 supersed ed by fear of failure.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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8.The First Amend ment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to a.grad uate from a program.b.fail an academic program.c.express oneself in class.d.h ave unlimited absences.

ANS: C

The First Amend ment 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: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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9.Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an edu cational program without due process?a.Elev enth b.Twelfth c.Thirteenth d.Fou rteenth

ANS: D

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or herself if ch arged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth amendments do not address due process.DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A 3 / 4

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1 0.When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program, the most effective peer response wo uld be a.“Bett er get over being so negative.” b.“You h ave rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.” c.“Watch what you say in class to redu ce this possibili ty.” d.“Instru ctors really do have control over what happ ens.”

ANS: B

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process to the student. The learner has the right to d efend him- or herself if ch arged 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: App lication REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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11.A nursing student monopolizes class discussions. Which statement about the situation is most accurate?a.The student is violating the rights of others to p articipate in class.b.The student is d emonstrating 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 Amend ment provides the right to freedom of speech as long as wh at 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.Interdep endency 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 acti vely involved in his or h er own learning. The Fourteenth Amen dment assures the student due process, meaning that first the student must be charged with a violation and presen ted with evidence of misconduct. The student will be entitled to state his or h er case.DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 6 OBJ: 6 TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A

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1 2.Which remark by a student in a nursing program verbalizes a strategy that pro motes success in the program?a.“I set goals and work to achieve th em.” b.“I avoid interacting with instructors.” c.“I spend 2 to 3 hou rs daily surfing the net.” d.“I limit my partying to 3 to 4 nights a week.”

ANS: A

Setting goals and working to implement them is a strategy associated with active, self-directed learning and will promote success. The other resp onses refer to behaviors that are not condu cive to success, such as avoiding the facilitators of your learning (instructors) and d emonstrating poor time management skills.

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