Family Dynamics And Communicating With Children And
Families Exam Study Guide
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant. What communication strategies are appropriate
when caring for this client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER respond to crying
use a soothing tone of voice
build a relationship
maintain routines
When communicating with a hearing-impaired child, it is important that the nurse is aware of
using paralanguage. Which best demonstrates effective use of paralanguage? - ANSWER sing
normal volume, the nurse speaks slowly and is mindful of tone and pauses
During a regular health maintenance visit, the nurse asks a 7-year-old child about the names
of friends and the types of games he loves to play. What is the nurse assessing when asking
these questions? - ANSWER social development
After teaching a parental session about negative behaviors in adolescence, the nurse
determined the parents understood the concept of "the scapegoat role." Which statement
would indicate that no further teaching is required? - ANSWER the child acts out in school to
deflect from family problems
A nurse observes a mother who is unable to calm her crying 5-year-old child turn to her
10-year-old child who is standing quietly nearby. The mother states in a stern, loud voice,
Families Exam Study Guide
The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old infant. What communication strategies are appropriate
when caring for this client? Select all that apply. - ANSWER respond to crying
use a soothing tone of voice
build a relationship
maintain routines
When communicating with a hearing-impaired child, it is important that the nurse is aware of
using paralanguage. Which best demonstrates effective use of paralanguage? - ANSWER sing
normal volume, the nurse speaks slowly and is mindful of tone and pauses
During a regular health maintenance visit, the nurse asks a 7-year-old child about the names
of friends and the types of games he loves to play. What is the nurse assessing when asking
these questions? - ANSWER social development
After teaching a parental session about negative behaviors in adolescence, the nurse
determined the parents understood the concept of "the scapegoat role." Which statement
would indicate that no further teaching is required? - ANSWER the child acts out in school to
deflect from family problems
A nurse observes a mother who is unable to calm her crying 5-year-old child turn to her
10-year-old child who is standing quietly nearby. The mother states in a stern, loud voice,
