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Fundamentals of Nursing

Amy Hall, Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A Potter, Patricia Stockert

Chapter 10

Caring for Families - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

The Collins family includes a mother, Jean; stepfather, Adam;
two teenage biological daughters of the mother, Lisa and
Laura; and a biological daughter of the father, 25-year-old
Stacey. Stacey just moved home following the loss of her job
in another city. The family is converting a study into Stacey’s
bedroom and is in the process of distributing household chores. When you talk to members of the family, they all think
that their family can adjust to lifestyle changes. This is an
example of family:
1. Diversity.
2. Durability.
3. Resiliency.
4. Configuration.

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Problem 2

The most common reason grandparents are called on to raise
their grandchildren is because of:
1. Single parenthood.
2. Legal interventions.
3. Dual-income families.
4. Increased divorce rate.

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Problem 3

A family’s access to adequate health care, opportunity for education, sound nutrition, and decreased stress is affected by:
1. Development.
2. Family function.
3. Family structure.
4. Economic stability.

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Problem 4

David Singer is a single parent of a 3-year-old boy, Kevin.
Kevin has well-managed asthma and misses day care infrequently. David is in school studying to be an information
technology professional. His income and time are limited, and
he admits to going to fast-food restaurants frequently for
dinner. However, he and his son spend a lot of time together.
David receives state-supported health care for his son, but he
does not have health insurance or a personal physician. He has
his son enrolled in a government-assisted day care program.
Which of the following are risks to this family’s level of health?
(Select all that apply.)
1. Economic status
2. Chronic illness
3. Underinsured
4. Government-assisted day care

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Problem 5

The Cleric family, which includes a mother, stepfather, two
teenage biological daughters of the mother, and a biological
daughter of the father is an example of a(n):
1. Nuclear family.
2. Blended family.
3. Extended family.
4. Alternative family.

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Problem 6

Which of the following are possible outcomes with clear family
communication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Family goals
2. Decision making
3. Methods of discipline
4. Impaired coping

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Problem 7

Communication among family members is an example of
family:
1. Attributes.
2. Function.
3. Structure.
4. Development.

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Problem 8

Which of the following contribute to family hardiness? (Select
all that apply.)
1. Family meetings
2. Established family roles
3. Willingness to change in time of stress
4. Passive orientation to life

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Problem 9

Which of the following demonstrate family resiliency? (Select
all that apply.)
1. Resuming full-time work when spouse loses job
2. Arguing ways to deal with problems among siblings
3. Developing hobbies when children leave home
4. Placing blame on family members

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Problem 10

When nurses view the family as context, their primary focus is
on the:
1. Family members within a system.
2. Family process and relationships.
3. Family relational and transactional concepts.
4. Health needs of an individual member.

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Problem 11

Diane is a hospice nurse who is caring for the Robinson family.
This family is providing end-of-life care for their grandmother,
who has terminal breast cancer. When Diane visits the home
3 times a week, she focuses on symptom management for the
grandmother and assists the family with coping skills. Diane’s
approach is an example of which of the following?
1. Family as context
2. Family as patient
3. Family as system
4. Family as structure

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Problem 12

Which of the following are included in a family function
assessment? (Select all that apply.)
1. Cultural practices
2. Decision making
3. Rituals and celebrations
4. Neighborhood crime data

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Problem 13

Karen Johnson is a single mother of a school-age daughter.
Linda Brown is also a single mother of two teenage daughters.
Karen and Linda are active professionals, have busy social lives,
and date occasionally. Three years ago they decided to share a
house and housing costs, living expenses, and child care
responsibilities. The children consider one another as their
family. This family form is considered a(n):
1. Diverse family relationship.
2. Blended family relationship.s
3. Extended family relationship.
4. Alternative family relationship.

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Problem 14

During a visit to a family clinic the nurse teaches the mother
about immunizations, car seat use, and home safety for an
infant and toddler. Which type of nursing interventions are
these?
1. Health promotion activities
2. Acute care activities
3. Restorative care activities
4. Growth and development–care activities

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Problem 15

Which best defines family caregiving? (Select all that apply.)
1. Designing a nurturing family to raise children
2. Providing physical and emotional care for a family member
3. Establishing a safe physical environment for a family
4. Monitoring for side effects of illness and treatments

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