1. A nursing advisor is meeting with a student who is interested in earning her RN degree. She knows
that licensedpractical nurse/license vocational
... [Show More] nurse (LPN/LVNs) who enter nursing school to
become RNs come into the learning environment with prior knowledge and understanding. Which
statement by the nursing advisor best describes her understanding of the effect experience may
have on learning?
a. “Experience may be a source of insight and motivation, or a barrier.”
b. “Experience is usually a stumbling block for LPN/LVNs.”
c. “Experience never makes learning more difficult.”
d. “Once something is learned, it can never be truly modified.”
ANS: A
Experience accentuates differences among learners and serves as a source of insight and motivation, but
it can also bea barrier. Experience can serve as a foundation for defining the self.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify how experiences influence learning in adults. TOP: Adult Learning
2. There is a test on the cardiovascular system on Friday morning, and it is now Wednesday night. The
student has already taken a vacation day from work Thursday night so that she can stay home and
study. She is consideringskipping her exercise class on Thursday morning to
N go to the library to prepare for the test. Which response best identifies
the
student’s outcome priority?
a. Exercise class
b. Going to the library
c. Avoiding work by taking a vacation
d. Doing well on the test on Friday
ANS: D
The outcome priority is the essential issue or need to be addressed at any given time
within aset of conditions or circumstances.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Identify motivations and personal outcome priorities for returning to
school. TOP:Motivation to Learn
3. A nurse who has been an LPN/LVN for 10 years is meeting with an advisor to discuss the possibility of
taking classes to become an RN. The advisor interprets which statement by the nurse as the driving
force for returning toschool? a. “I’ll need to schedule time to attend classes.”
b. “I’ll have to budget for paying tuition.”
c. “I’ll have to rearranging my schedule.”
d. “There is a possibility of advancement into
administration.”ANS: D [Show Less]