Test Bank; Concepts Of Nursing Practice 3rd Edition By
Giddens . Questiona With Corrcet And Verified
,1. The Most Appropriate Initial Nursing Intervention When The Nurse Notes D
Ysfunctional Interactions And Lack Of Family Support For A Patient
W Ould Be To
a. Enforce Hospital Visiting Policies.
b. Monitor The Dysfunctional Interactions.
c. Notify The Primary Care Provider.
d. Role Model Appropriate Support.
ANS: D
Nurses Can, At Times, Role Model More Appropriate Interactions Or Provide
Suggestions For Improving Communication And Interactions Among
Family
Members. If The Nurse Determines That The Number Of Visitors
Has A Neg Ative Impact On The Patient, Hospital
Policy May Be To Limit Visitors, B Ut That Would Not Be The
Initial Action. Monitoring The Dysfunctional Int Eractions Would
Not Be An Adequate Response. The Primary Care Provider
Should Certainly Be Notified, But That Would Not Be The Initial
Respo Nse.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
2. The Nurse Caring For A Patient Would Identify A Need For Additional
Int Erventions Related To Family Dynamics When
a. Extended Family Offers To Help.
b. Family Members Cnoncern.
c. The Ill Member Demands Attention.
d. Memories Are Shared. ANS: C
It Is Not Uncommon For The Ill Family Member To Become Demanding
An D Indicate That They Deserve Special Treatment And Care, And
The Supporti Ve Family May Need Assistance In Understanding
The Dynamics Of The Illn Ess In Order To Continue To Be
Supportive. Offers From Extended Family To Help Can Be
Indicative Of Positive Dynamics. Concern Expressed By Fa Mily Members
Can Be Indicative Of Positive Dynamics. Sharing Of Family
Memories Can Be Indicative Of Positive Dynamics.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
3. Two Women Have An Established Long-
Term Relationship And Are Attending Parenting Classes In Anticipation Of
Finalizi Ng Adoption Of A Baby. The Nurse Identifies Them As Which
Type Of Fa Mily? A. Cohabiting
b. Nuclear
c. Same-Sex
d. Single Parent ANS:
C
This Family Would Be Considered A Same-
, Sex Family. Cohabiting Refers To A Couple Who Live Together With No
Lega L Bond. Nuclear Refers To The Traditional Male And Female
CoreFamily With One Or More Children. Single Parent Refers
To A Family With One A Dult AndOne Or More Children.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
4. The Nurse Identifies The Family With A Child Graduating From College
A S Having Which Effect On The Family Life
Cycle? A. Minimal Impact
b. Considered To Be A Negative Impact On The Family Unit
c. Leads To Role Confusion
d. Expectation Of Role Change ANS: D
The Family Life Cycle Developmental Theory Focuses On The
Growth And Dev Elopment Of Changes In Role
Relationships During TrANSitional Periods.
A Child Graduating From College Is An Example Of A TrANSition
Which Requires A Role Change. As This
Is A TrANSition, One Would Expect To See A Change
So Minimal Impact Would Not Be Expected. Graduation
Does Not ImplyThat It Will Be A Negative Change
On The Family Life Cycle Or Lead To Role Confusion.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
5. When Reviewing The Purposes Of A Family Assessment, The Nurse
Educato R Would Identify A Need For Further Teaching If The
Student Responded That Family Assessment Is Used To
Gain An Understanding Of Which Aspect Of The
Family?
a. Development N
b. Function
c. Political Views
d. Structure ANS: C
An Understanding Of The Political Views Of Family Members Is Not A
Primary Purpose Of A Family Assessment. A Family Assessment
Provides T He Nurse With Information And An Understanding Of
Family Dynamics. This
Is Important To Nurses For The Provision Of Quality Health Care. A
Fami Ly Assessment Provides An Understanding Of Family
Development, Function, And Structure.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. A Nurse Is Planning To Assess The Structure Of A Family. Which Questi
On Should The Nurse Ask?
a. “Who Lives With You In This Home?”
b. “Who Does The Grocery Shopping?”
c. “Who Provides Support In Your Family?”
d. “How Old Are The Members Of Your Family?” ANS: A
, The Structure Of The Family Includes Who Is In The Family And
Wh At Their Relationship Is. “Who Does The
Shopping?” Would Provide Informa Tion About Family Functioning. “Who
Provides Support?” Would Provide Inf Ormation About Family
Functioning. “How Old Are The Members?” Would P Rovide Information
About Family Development.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
7. Which Factors Which Would Alert The Nurse To
Negative/Dysfunctional Family Dynamics? A. Aging Of Family
Members
b. Chronic Illness Of A Family Member
c. Disability Of A Family Member
d. Intimate Partner Violence
ANS: D
Intimate Partner Violence Is An Exemplar Of
Negative/Dysfunctional Fa Mily Dynamics. Aging Of Family
Members Is An Exemplar Of Changes To Family Dynamics. Chronic
Illness Of A Family Member Is An Exempl Ar
Of Changes To Family Dynamics.
Disability Of A Family Member Is An Exemplar Of
Changes To Family Dynamics. Obj: Nclex Client
Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrityconcept
04: Culture
Giddens: Concepts For Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition
1. The Nurse Manager Of A Pediatric Clinic Could Confirm That The
Ne W Nurse Recognized The Purpose Of The
Headss Adolescent Risk
Profile When The
New Nurse Responds That It Is Used To Assess For Needs Related To A.
Ant Icipatory Guidance.
b. Low-Risk Adolescents.
c. Physical Development.
d. Sexual Development
. ANS: A
The Headss Adolescent Risk Profile Is A Psychosocial Assessment
Screeni Ng Tool Which Assesses Home, Education,
Activities, Drugs, Sex, And Suicide
For The Purpose Of Identifying High-
Giddens . Questiona With Corrcet And Verified
,1. The Most Appropriate Initial Nursing Intervention When The Nurse Notes D
Ysfunctional Interactions And Lack Of Family Support For A Patient
W Ould Be To
a. Enforce Hospital Visiting Policies.
b. Monitor The Dysfunctional Interactions.
c. Notify The Primary Care Provider.
d. Role Model Appropriate Support.
ANS: D
Nurses Can, At Times, Role Model More Appropriate Interactions Or Provide
Suggestions For Improving Communication And Interactions Among
Family
Members. If The Nurse Determines That The Number Of Visitors
Has A Neg Ative Impact On The Patient, Hospital
Policy May Be To Limit Visitors, B Ut That Would Not Be The
Initial Action. Monitoring The Dysfunctional Int Eractions Would
Not Be An Adequate Response. The Primary Care Provider
Should Certainly Be Notified, But That Would Not Be The Initial
Respo Nse.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
2. The Nurse Caring For A Patient Would Identify A Need For Additional
Int Erventions Related To Family Dynamics When
a. Extended Family Offers To Help.
b. Family Members Cnoncern.
c. The Ill Member Demands Attention.
d. Memories Are Shared. ANS: C
It Is Not Uncommon For The Ill Family Member To Become Demanding
An D Indicate That They Deserve Special Treatment And Care, And
The Supporti Ve Family May Need Assistance In Understanding
The Dynamics Of The Illn Ess In Order To Continue To Be
Supportive. Offers From Extended Family To Help Can Be
Indicative Of Positive Dynamics. Concern Expressed By Fa Mily Members
Can Be Indicative Of Positive Dynamics. Sharing Of Family
Memories Can Be Indicative Of Positive Dynamics.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
3. Two Women Have An Established Long-
Term Relationship And Are Attending Parenting Classes In Anticipation Of
Finalizi Ng Adoption Of A Baby. The Nurse Identifies Them As Which
Type Of Fa Mily? A. Cohabiting
b. Nuclear
c. Same-Sex
d. Single Parent ANS:
C
This Family Would Be Considered A Same-
, Sex Family. Cohabiting Refers To A Couple Who Live Together With No
Lega L Bond. Nuclear Refers To The Traditional Male And Female
CoreFamily With One Or More Children. Single Parent Refers
To A Family With One A Dult AndOne Or More Children.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
4. The Nurse Identifies The Family With A Child Graduating From College
A S Having Which Effect On The Family Life
Cycle? A. Minimal Impact
b. Considered To Be A Negative Impact On The Family Unit
c. Leads To Role Confusion
d. Expectation Of Role Change ANS: D
The Family Life Cycle Developmental Theory Focuses On The
Growth And Dev Elopment Of Changes In Role
Relationships During TrANSitional Periods.
A Child Graduating From College Is An Example Of A TrANSition
Which Requires A Role Change. As This
Is A TrANSition, One Would Expect To See A Change
So Minimal Impact Would Not Be Expected. Graduation
Does Not ImplyThat It Will Be A Negative Change
On The Family Life Cycle Or Lead To Role Confusion.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
5. When Reviewing The Purposes Of A Family Assessment, The Nurse
Educato R Would Identify A Need For Further Teaching If The
Student Responded That Family Assessment Is Used To
Gain An Understanding Of Which Aspect Of The
Family?
a. Development N
b. Function
c. Political Views
d. Structure ANS: C
An Understanding Of The Political Views Of Family Members Is Not A
Primary Purpose Of A Family Assessment. A Family Assessment
Provides T He Nurse With Information And An Understanding Of
Family Dynamics. This
Is Important To Nurses For The Provision Of Quality Health Care. A
Fami Ly Assessment Provides An Understanding Of Family
Development, Function, And Structure.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Health Promotion And Maintenance
6. A Nurse Is Planning To Assess The Structure Of A Family. Which Questi
On Should The Nurse Ask?
a. “Who Lives With You In This Home?”
b. “Who Does The Grocery Shopping?”
c. “Who Provides Support In Your Family?”
d. “How Old Are The Members Of Your Family?” ANS: A
, The Structure Of The Family Includes Who Is In The Family And
Wh At Their Relationship Is. “Who Does The
Shopping?” Would Provide Informa Tion About Family Functioning. “Who
Provides Support?” Would Provide Inf Ormation About Family
Functioning. “How Old Are The Members?” Would P Rovide Information
About Family Development.
Obj: Nclex Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity
7. Which Factors Which Would Alert The Nurse To
Negative/Dysfunctional Family Dynamics? A. Aging Of Family
Members
b. Chronic Illness Of A Family Member
c. Disability Of A Family Member
d. Intimate Partner Violence
ANS: D
Intimate Partner Violence Is An Exemplar Of
Negative/Dysfunctional Fa Mily Dynamics. Aging Of Family
Members Is An Exemplar Of Changes To Family Dynamics. Chronic
Illness Of A Family Member Is An Exempl Ar
Of Changes To Family Dynamics.
Disability Of A Family Member Is An Exemplar Of
Changes To Family Dynamics. Obj: Nclex Client
Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrityconcept
04: Culture
Giddens: Concepts For Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition
1. The Nurse Manager Of A Pediatric Clinic Could Confirm That The
Ne W Nurse Recognized The Purpose Of The
Headss Adolescent Risk
Profile When The
New Nurse Responds That It Is Used To Assess For Needs Related To A.
Ant Icipatory Guidance.
b. Low-Risk Adolescents.
c. Physical Development.
d. Sexual Development
. ANS: A
The Headss Adolescent Risk Profile Is A Psychosocial Assessment
Screeni Ng Tool Which Assesses Home, Education,
Activities, Drugs, Sex, And Suicide
For The Purpose Of Identifying High-
