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PN 3004 FINAL EXAM –QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM - PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Section 1: Family Dynamics & Structures
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
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Answer: C - Boomerang children are those who move back in with their parents after previously living
independently .
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4. What does the "wellness" orientation approach in maternal-child nursing emphasize?
A) Focusing only on illness treatment
B) Informing clients on ways to get the most out of their care
C) Excluding complementary therapies from care plans
D) Restricting care to hospital settings
Answer: B - The wellness orientation informs clients on ways to get the most out of their care and occurs
in antepartum, postpartum, and delivery settings .
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5. What is the primary focus of family-centered care in nursing practice?
A) Focusing solely on the patient as an individual
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B) Empowering the family with competence and confidence
C) Replacing nursing care with family care
D) Restricting family involvement in treatment decisions
Answer: B - Family-centered care empowers the family with competence and confidence, treating the
family as the patient unit .
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## Section 2: Developmental Psychology - Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
6. 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
C) Initiative vs. Guilt; 3 to 6 years
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; 6 to 12 years
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM –QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED
PN 3004 FINAL EXAM - PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Section 1: Family Dynamics & Structures
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
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Answer: C - Boomerang children are those who move back in with their parents after previously living
independently .
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4. What does the "wellness" orientation approach in maternal-child nursing emphasize?
A) Focusing only on illness treatment
B) Informing clients on ways to get the most out of their care
C) Excluding complementary therapies from care plans
D) Restricting care to hospital settings
Answer: B - The wellness orientation informs clients on ways to get the most out of their care and occurs
in antepartum, postpartum, and delivery settings .
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5. What is the primary focus of family-centered care in nursing practice?
A) Focusing solely on the patient as an individual
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B) Empowering the family with competence and confidence
C) Replacing nursing care with family care
D) Restricting family involvement in treatment decisions
Answer: B - Family-centered care empowers the family with competence and confidence, treating the
family as the patient unit .
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## Section 2: Developmental Psychology - Erikson's Psychosocial Stages
6. 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
C) Initiative vs. Guilt; 3 to 6 years
D) Industry vs. Inferiority; 6 to 12 years
