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PN 3004 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM
COMPLETE -QUESTION PRACTICE BANK
QUESTIONS: FAMILY DYNAMICS & DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY
1. A nurse is assessing the structure of a newly admitted client's family. The client lives with a spouse
and their biological children. Which family type does this represent, and what is a key characteristic of
this structure?
A) Extended family; includes grandparents and other relatives
B) Nuclear family; consists of two adults and their children
C) Dual-career family; both parents work outside the home
D) Blended family; includes stepchildren from previous relationships
Answer: B - A nuclear family consists of two adults and their children (sometimes described as the
"white picket fence" type).
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2. A family in which the parents, their children, and the grandparents all live together under one roof is
an example of which type of family structure?
A) Nuclear family
B) Dual-career family
C) Extended family
D) Single-parent family
Answer: C - An extended family includes multiple generations living together, such as the family of origin
and their children.
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3. Which term describes adult children who return to live with their parents after previously establishing
independent living arrangements?
A) Nuclear children
B) Dual-career family members
C) Boomerang children
D) Latchkey children
Answer: C - Boomerang children are those who move back in with their parents after previously living
independently.
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4. According to Erikson, an infant's primary developmental task is to develop a sense of trust. What is
the name of this psychosocial stage and its corresponding age range?
A) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; 18 months to 3 years
B) Trust vs. Mistrust; birth to 18 months
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C) Initiative vs. Guilt; 3 to 6 years
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; 6 to 12 years
Answer: B - Erikson's Trust vs. Mistrust stage occurs from birth to 18 months. The primary caregiver
plays a crucial role in developing trust.
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5. A toddler (18 months to 3 years) is exerting independence and saying "no" frequently. Which Erikson
stage is this toddler experiencing, and what is the central conflict?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust; achieving consistent care
B) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; developing independence and self-control
C) Initiative vs. Guilt; planning activities independently
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; developing competence in skills
Answer: B - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt occurs from 18 months to 3 years. Toddlers explore their
independence, and success leads to autonomy; failure results in shame and doubt.
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM
COMPLETE -QUESTION PRACTICE BANK
QUESTIONS: FAMILY DYNAMICS & DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY
1. A nurse is assessing the structure of a newly admitted client's family. The client lives with a spouse
and their biological children. Which family type does this represent, and what is a key characteristic of
this structure?
A) Extended family; includes grandparents and other relatives
B) Nuclear family; consists of two adults and their children
C) Dual-career family; both parents work outside the home
D) Blended family; includes stepchildren from previous relationships
Answer: B - A nuclear family consists of two adults and their children (sometimes described as the
"white picket fence" type).
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2. A family in which the parents, their children, and the grandparents all live together under one roof is
an example of which type of family structure?
A) Nuclear family
B) Dual-career family
C) Extended family
D) Single-parent family
Answer: C - An extended family includes multiple generations living together, such as the family of origin
and their children.
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3. Which term describes adult children who return to live with their parents after previously establishing
independent living arrangements?
A) Nuclear children
B) Dual-career family members
C) Boomerang children
D) Latchkey children
Answer: C - Boomerang children are those who move back in with their parents after previously living
independently.
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4. According to Erikson, an infant's primary developmental task is to develop a sense of trust. What is
the name of this psychosocial stage and its corresponding age range?
A) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; 18 months to 3 years
B) Trust vs. Mistrust; birth to 18 months
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C) Initiative vs. Guilt; 3 to 6 years
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; 6 to 12 years
Answer: B - Erikson's Trust vs. Mistrust stage occurs from birth to 18 months. The primary caregiver
plays a crucial role in developing trust.
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5. A toddler (18 months to 3 years) is exerting independence and saying "no" frequently. Which Erikson
stage is this toddler experiencing, and what is the central conflict?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust; achieving consistent care
B) Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt; developing independence and self-control
C) Initiative vs. Guilt; planning activities independently
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; developing competence in skills
Answer: B - Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt occurs from 18 months to 3 years. Toddlers explore their
independence, and success leads to autonomy; failure results in shame and doubt.
