Chapter 01: The Adult Learner: Hints to
Succeed
Chapter 01: The Adult Learner: Hints to Succeed
Test Bank
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 would be
identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who has children and grandchildren
might be a returning adult learner or a recycled learner. The learner who knows the
routine of education does not provide sufficient information for classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 2 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 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.
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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1
TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. 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.
ANS: B
The recycled adult learner has been out of school for several years and returns as a
result of a life transition, such as loss of a job. This learner shares some of the
characteristics of both traditional and returning adult learners. However, this adult
learner might have technical school or college experience or an undergraduate or
graduate degree in a discipline other than nursing. Discipline-change learner is not a
recognized learner classification. The traditional adult learner comes to the nursing
program directly from high school or another program of study. The reclaimed learner
is not a recognized learner classification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 2 OBJ: 1
TOP: Adult Learner KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: pp. 3-4 OBJ: 1
TOP: Informal educational experience KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
5. 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
ANS: D
Positive self-talk leads to the expectation that one can and will succeed. A positive
mental attitude can be learned by replacing negative thinking with positive thinking.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: Promoting success in the program of study KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
6. 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 a
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
7. 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.
ANS: B
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority are
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. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: Factors predisposing to success KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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.
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: 3
TOP: Hidden dangers KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
9. 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. 6 OBJ: 4
TOP: Learner rights KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
10. 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

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