Test bank for fundamentals of nursing 10th edition by potter perry

Test bank for fundamentals of nursing 10th edition by potter perry/ Chapter 10: Family Dynamics Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is assessing the family unit to determine their ability to adapt to the change required of a member having surgery. Which area is the nurse monitoring? a. Family durability b. Family resiliency c. Family diversity d. Family forms ANS: B Family resiliency is the ability of the family to cope with expected and unexpected stressors; it’s the families’ ability to adapt to changes. Family diversity is the uniqueness of each family unit. Every person within a family unit has specific needs, strengths, and important developmental considerations. Family durability is a system of support and structure within a family that extends beyond the walls of the household. Family forms are patterns of people considered by family members to be included in the family. DIF: Apply (application) OBJ: Discuss how the term family reflects family diversity. TOP: Assessment MSC: Psychosocial Integrity 3. A spouse brings the children in to visit their mother in the hospital. The nurse asks how the family is doing. The husband states, “None of her jobs are getting done, and I don’t do those jobs, so the house and the kids are falling apart.” How will the nurse interpret this finding? a. The family structure is resilient. b. The family structure is flexible. c. The family structure is hardy. d. The family structure is rigid. ANS: D