Deck 9: How to Do a 15-Minute or Shorter Family Interview

Question 1

Keeping in mind that the nurse has only 15 minutes for the interview, with which of the following should the interview start?

A) The qualifications and experience of the nurse
B) The history of the illness
C) The purpose of the interview
D) Sharing of thoughts by all family members

Answer 1

The purpose of the interview

Question 2

Which of the following is defined as "the way of behaving toward others"?

A) Manners
B) Therapy
C) Impropriety
D) Dignity

Answer 2

Manners

Question 3

The nurse asks the family for feedback about her performance. What is the purpose of this type of question?

A) It shows a willingness to learn and work collaboratively.
B) It is required in discharge planning.
C) It is important for case management outcomes.
D) It will drive quality improvement.

Answer 3

It shows a willingness to learn and work collaboratively.

Question 4

The nurse is documenting a diagram of the family constellation. This is known as which of the following?

A) Genotype
B) Genetics
C) Genogram
D) Genome

Question 5

When communicating with the client's family, the nurse makes commendations. Which of the following is an example of commendations?

A) Positive comments about strengths and behaviors
B) Awards for compliance
C) Harsh criticisms about strengths and behaviors
D) Suggestions on how to best proceed with care

Question 6

When performing a 15-minute interview, what two key features must the nurse meet?

A) Cordial and welcoming
B) Time limited and purposeful
C) Positive and upbeat
D) Open and interactive

Question 7

The nurse is using the 15-minute interview. Which of these would not be part of this type of interview?

A) The nurse acknowledges the family members' expertise in managing the client's illness.
B) The nurse encourages the client to explore how future events might be managed.
C) The nurse includes the family in the care of the client after the initial admission process is completed.
D) The nurse asks the family about how they might choose to manage the illness.

Question 8

Which of the following should be the first act of manners that a nurse would show to a client?

A) Hand hygiene
B) Identifying the client
C) The act of introduction
D) Reading the chart

Question 9

The nurse is beginning to gather data for a genogram. Which data should be gathered first?

A) Ages and present health
B) Religion
C) Ethnic background
D) Education

Question 10

The nurse asks the family, "With which of your family members or friends would you like us to share information?" What is the purpose of this question?

A) Assists with discharge
B) Indicates alliances
C) Assesses suffering
D) Indicates which family member needs help

Question 11

The nurse is meeting with the family for a 15-minute interview and asks, "What has been most and least helpful to you in past hospitalizations or clinic visits?" What is the nurse trying to learn by asking this question?

A) Actual suffering, roles, and beliefs
B) Discharge information
C) Who needs the most intervention
D) Past strengths and problems

Question 12

The nurse wants to implement a family-friendly unit. Which of the following is an example of a system-level intervention?

A) Free parking for families who cannot pay
B) Open visiting hours
C) Play area for children on the unit
D) Unit orientation handbook for families

Question 13

The nurse is on a board to make the hospital more family-friendly. When the board develops new programs, which can be done on the unit level rather than the system level? Select all that apply.

A) Involving the client in quality and safety initiatives
B) Inviting families to client conferences
C) Having routine therapeutic conversations with families
D) Instituting family-friendly visiting hours

Question 14

The nurse is conducting a 15-minute family interview and wishes to provide the family with a commendation. Which of the following is an example of a commendation?

A) "Your family is very active and engaged today."
B) "Your daughter is showing particular fight this morning."
C) "Your family has really supported you throughout this illness."
D) "I've never seen your family interact this way before."