Test Bank- Success in Practical/V ocational Nursing Author: Lisa Carroll , and Janyce L. Collie r 10th Edition TABLE OF CONTENT UNIT I RESOURCE S Chapter 1 Personal Resources of an Adult Learne r Chapter 2 Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test Strategies ) Chapter 3 Community Resource s UNIT II BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR CAREE R Chapter 4 How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Presen t Chapter 5 Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journe y Chapter 6 Ethics Applied to Nursing: Perso nal Versus Professional Ethic s Chapter 7 Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules ? UNIT III RELATIONSHIP -CENTERED CAR E Chapter 8 Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty, and Peer s Chapter 9 Assertiveness: Your Responsibilit y Chapter 10 Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competenc e Chapter 11 Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Difference s UNIT IV HEALTH SYSTEM -BASED CAR E Chapter 12 The Nursing Process: Your Rol e Chapter 13 Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence -Based Practic e Chapter 14 The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurs e Chapter 15 Health Care Settings: Continuum of Car e Chapter 16 The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trend s UNIT V THE LPN/LVN: YOUR ROLE TODAY AND IN THE FUTUR E Chapter 17 Collaboration: Leading and Managin g Chapter 18 Workforce Trends: How to F ind a First Job You Will Lov e Chapter 19 Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Ac t Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would be identified as a traditionaladult 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 CORRECT ANSWER: 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 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. DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Application REFERENCE: p. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: 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. CORRECT ANSWER: 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. DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis REFERENCE: p. 3 OBJECTIVE: 1 TOP: Adult learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: 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 b est 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. CORRECT ANSWER: 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. DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REFERENCE: p. 3 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: 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.” CORRECT ANSWER: 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. DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Analysis REFERENCE: p. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: 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 CORRECT ANSWER: 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. DIFFICULTY: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REFERENCE: p. 4 OBJECTIVE: 2 TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION: NCLEX: N/A 6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students? a. Succeeding b. Economic problems c. Failure d. Ridicule CORRECT ANSWER: C
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