Exam 2: Theoretical Foundations of the Calgary Family Assessment and Intervention Models

The client has received military deployment orders. Which of the following most likely reflects acceptance of the change?

The nurse is reflecting on her conversation with a client who was admitted for a fractured femur. Given this situation, which of the following is true concerning communication theory?

The nurse is working with a 10-year-old client who is a victim of sexual abuse. What is a form of digital communication the nurse can use with the client?

The nurse is caring for a child with an autism spectrum disorder. The nurse is careful to include both parents and the child's two older siblings in conversations about caretaking and treatment plans. Which statement is true regarding the postmodernist approach to nursing practice?

Change in families is constantly evolving and transforming. Which of the following can precipitate a major change in an entire family system?

The nurse is caring for a client following an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse understands that nonverbal communication includes specific behaviors. As the nurse explains the treatment plan to the client, what nonverbal communication cue may the nurse be conscious of when speaking with her?

The nurse is speaking with a client regarding his new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2. Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal communication?

Biologically speaking, what shapes understanding?

The nurse is caring for an 89-year-old widower who recently had a stroke. Before his stroke, the client was living independently at home. He is now being admitted to a long-term care facility with unilateral neglect of the left side. What does the nurse realize about change?

The client's family members are constantly present at the client's bedside, and they communicate with one another frequently. The nurse recognizes that all of the following are functions of communication within the family, except which one?

The nurse is caring for a family, following the grandmother's diagnosis of stroke. The grandmother is currently recovering in a rehab facility and has developed close relationships with many of the staff. Which of the following questions, if asked by the nurse, reflects an understanding of the nurse's responsibility?

The nurse is caring for a client following her diagnosis with terminal cancer. The client has been referred for palliative care. One component of change theory is that it must be based on co-evolving goals for treatment. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates this component?

The nurse is planning care for a family. Which of the following is not an important consideration for the nurse when deciding on family interventions?

A client has been a smoker for 18 years. The client's 5-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with asthma. What is a component of change theory that should be carefully considered in this situation?

One component of change theory is that understanding alone does not always result in a change. Which of the following demonstrates this principle?