NU131 NHC EXAM 4 MASTER STUDY GUIDE Galen College Spring 2026

🌈 NHC EXAM 4 MASTER STUDY GUIDE
Unit 9: The Family
Unit 10: Developmental Theories, Health Promotion &
Patient Education

🚨 MOST TESTED CONCEPTS
1. Family Types
2. Family Functions
3. HIPAA & Family-Centered Care
4. Divorce & Family Effects
5. Health Promotion
6. Healthy People 2030
7. Levels of Prevention
8. Patient Education
9. Learning Domains
10. Erikson
11. Piaget
12. Kohlberg
13. Maslow
14. Discharge Planning




🏠 UNIT 9: THE FAMILY
What Is A Family?
Definition

A family is:

👉 Individuals who care for and support one another
NOT just:

❌ Blood relatives
❌ Married couples

,❌ Parents and children
NCLEX Tip

Family = Support System




🌎 How Families Shape Us
Families teach:

❤️ Values
🗣️ Communication
🤝 Relationships
🌮 Cultural Identity
🌎 Ethnic Identity
Like I'm 5

Your family teaches:

 How you talk
 What foods you eat
 What traditions you celebrate
 What you believe




⭐ Family Functions
Memory Trick

PPSREE
P

Physical Maintenance

,Food

Water

Shelter

Clothing

Safety



P

Protection

Keeping members safe



S

Socialization

Teaching how to behave



E

Education

Teaching life skills



R

Reproduction

Continuing the family



E

, Emotional Support

Love

Comfort

Encouragement



E

Entertainment/Recreation

Fun

Vacations

Games

Activities




👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY TYPES
Nuclear Family
Parents + Children

Think:

🏠 Traditional family

Extended Family
Parents

Children

Grandparents