Deck 1: The Adult Learner: Hints to Succeed

Question 1

A student who wishes to utilize research findings regarding the best way for students to learn will

A) stay up late each night and study.
B) actively participate in the learning process.
C) sit passively during each lecture session.
D) cram before each examination.

Answer 1

actively participate in the learning process.

Question 2

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 penalized by the instructor.

Answer 2

The student is violating the rights of others to participate in class.

Question 3

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."

Answer 3

"I work well with my hands."

Question 4

Which remark by a student in a nursing program verbalizes a strategy that promotes success in the program?

A) "I set goals and work to achieve them."
B) "I avoid interacting with instructors."
C) "I spend 2 to 3 hours daily surfing the net."
D) "I limit my partying to 3 to 4 nights a week."

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an educational program without due process?

A) 11th
B) 12th
C) 13th
D) 14th

Question 7

When explaining the responsibility of the learner to a group of nursing students, a mentor should emphasize that the learner's first priority is to

A) absorb the knowledge taught by the instructor.
B) be self-directed and active in the process of learning.
C) study only what the instructor emphasizes in class.
D) focus on learning 65% of the information that is taught.

Question 8

When 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.

Question 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."

Question 10

What understanding about the goal of evaluation would be most helpful to a student in a nursing program?

A) Evaluation lowers learner self-esteem.
B) Evaluation ridicules student performance.
C) Evaluation identifies behaviors that stand in the way of meeting goals.
D) Evaluation informs the learner of things that annoy the instructor.

Question 11

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 having to learn 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 student.
C) a recycled adult learner.
D) someone in need of counseling.

Question 12

Which learner is fulfilling an important student responsibility when receiving examination results?

A) The student who looks at the test grade and hands the test and answer sheet back
B) The student who argues each wrong answer with the instructor
C) The student who tries to understand mistakes made on the test
D) The student who appears interested in the test results

Question 13

Which statement is true regarding the teaching-learning process in practical/vocational nursing?

A) If the student fails, the instructor is ultimately at fault.
B) By asking questions, the student interferes with the instructor's work.
C) The student must adapt his or her personal learning style to the instructor's methods.
D) The student is responsible for preparing for theory classes and clinical experience.

Question 14

Which statement best describes an active learning situation?

A) The learner practices bed-making.
B) The learner watches a peer make a bed.
C) The learner watches the instructor make a bed.
D) The learner pays attention during lecture.

Question 15

What strategy can be used by a nursing student to effectively combat a fear of failure?

A) Experience a large number of positive events
B) Maintain good physical health
C) Have adequate money to provide for needs
D) Create a mental script of positive thoughts

Question 16

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.

Question 17

A student enrolled in a practical/vocational nursing program informs the class that he has a degree in accounting and has lost the position he held for 15 years. This information identifies the student as a

A) discipline-change learner.
B) recycled adult learner
C) traditional learner.
D) reclaimed learner.

Question 18

To explain clinical evaluation to a new student, what information would best describe where responsibility for the process of clinical evaluation lies?

A) The instructor evaluates the student's performance in the clinical area.
B) Peers evaluate change in clinical skills in each other in the clinical area.
C) The student continuously monitors his or her performance of selected clinical skills.
D) Clinical evaluation is a shared responsibility between instructor and student.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

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

Question 21

A nursing student caring for a patient recognizes that he has contaminated his sterile glove during a dressing change requiring surgical asepsis, so he puts on a new sterile glove. The student's action demonstrates that he has learned to ____________________.

Question 22

A nursing student tells a peer, "I'm having trouble understanding the rationale for not restraining confused patients." The best advice for the peer to offer would be

A) "Ask the smartest student in the class."
B) "Ask a patient for their view about it."
C) "Ask the instructor to explain it again."
D) "Do an Internet search."

Question 23

The practical/vocational nursing student asks an instructor, "How perfect do I have to be to pass my clinical evaluation? Are any mistakes allowed?" The best response by the instructor is, "The expected standard of performance in clinical lab is to provide patient care

A) at the level of an LPN/LVN."
B) with a minimum of two errors."
C) at the same level as your classmates."
D) with manual dexterity and confidence."

Question 24

In response to a learner's questions, which options should be used to describe desirable outcomes of clinical performance evaluations? (Select all that apply.)

A) Discover positive actions of students.
B) Make students aware of ineffective clinical behaviors.
C) Role-model how to conduct evaluations of others when in the LPN/LVN expanded role.
D) Give the student an opportunity to tell the instructor how the instructor's attitude discourages learning.

Question 25

Which statement by a nursing student is an example of self-evaluation?

A) "The other student forgot to use a bath blanket."
B) "I contaminated my glove on the edge of the bed."
C) "The staff nurse was abrupt with the resident."
D) "It was nice to be complimented by my instructor."

Question 26

A student in the nursing program has made various statements relating to his life situation. Which statements indicate the potential for success? (Select all that apply.)

A) "I have to hold a full-time job while enrolled in the nursing program."
B) "I'm an excellent manager of my time."
C) "My spouse is away so much that I don't have enough help with the children."
D) "I'm really looking forward to working as a nurse. It has been my goal for years."

Question 27

With regard to the teaching-learning process, what can the nursing student identify as the instructor's responsibility to the student? (Select all that apply.)

A) Solve each of the student's learning problems.
B) Create an environment in which learning can occur.
C) Make learning simple and free from psychological pain.
D) Eliminate difficult concepts from lectures and laboratories.
E) Assist students to answer questions not independently resolved.

Question 28

Learner A is concerned about the clinical evaluation component of the nursing program. A peer could help alleviate anxiety by explaining that the purpose of clinical evaluation is to

A) assist the learner to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
B) provide constructive criticism related to poor performance behaviors.
C) keep unsuitable persons from achieving licensure.
D) help learners develop the ability to listen to negative comments about performance.

Question 29

A nursing student tells a peer, "My instructor is on my case all the time. I'm picked on more than any other student in the group. The more I'm criticized, the more nervous I get. I don't think I can do anything right. What do you think I should do?" The best advice for the peer to give would be

A) "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better."
B) "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor."
C) "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed."
D) "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."

Question 30

The generation influenced by events such as the Vietnam War, the space race, and the civil rights movement is called the ____________________.

Question 31

Which student expectation of an instructor is reasonable?

A) The instructor will help resolve the student's personal problems.
B) The instructor will motivate the student to improve grades.
C) The instructor will seek out students to review examinations.
D) The instructor will provide academic counseling.