Deck 3: Family Dynamics

Question 1

Factors which would alert the nurse to negative/dysfunctional family dynamics include

A) aging of family members.
B) chronic illness of a family member.
C) disability of a family member.
D) intimate partner violence.

Answer 1

intimate partner violence.

Question 2

The nurse planning to assess the structure of a family would which question?

A) "Who lives with you?"
B) "Who does the grocery shopping?"
C) "Who provides support in your family?"
D) "How old are the members of your family?"

Answer 2

"Who lives with you?"

Question 3

The most appropriate initial nursing intervention when the nurse notes dysfunctional interactions and lack of family support for a patient would be to

A) enforce hospital visiting policies.
B) monitor the dysfunctional interactions.
C) notify the primary care provider.
D) role model appropriate support.

Answer 3

role model appropriate support.

Question 4

When reviewing the purposes of a family assessment,the nurse educator would identify a need for further teaching if the student responded that family assessment is used to gain an understanding of the family

A) development.
B) function.
C) political views.
D) structure.

Question 5

The nurse caring for a patient would identify a need for additional interventions related to family dynamics when

A) extended family offers to help.
B) family members express concern.
C) the ill member demands attention.
D) memories are shared.

Question 6

Critical Thinking: The nurse identifies the family with a child graduating from college as being in the family life cycle of

A) single young adult leaving home.
B) new couple joins their families through marriage or living together.
C) families with young children.
D) launching children and moving on.

Question 7

Jane and Janet have an established long-term relationship and are attending parenting classes in anticipation of finalizing adoption of baby Joan.Jane and Janet would be considered which type of family?

A) Cohabiting
B) Nuclear
C) Same-sex
D) Single parent