NSG 527 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Family Unit - ANS Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of
the:
The two purposes of the family are: - ANS 1. Meeting the needs of society 2. Meeting the
needs of the individuals in the family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and Hampton) - ANS Effective
skills for negotiating problems
Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and decisions
Respect the feelings of others
Encourage others to be independent
Hold others personally accountable for their actions
Display warmth and closeness toward each other
Stage 1 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Family Efforts at Health Promotion-
Many lifestyles that affect health are learned in the family. Tobacco use is an example of this.
Health promotion, prevention, and risk reduction are impacted by families.
Three causal relationships that can alter family health status include - ANS marriage
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, parenthood
social support systems
Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Family Appraisal of Symptoms-This
stage begins when a family member has symptoms
Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Care Seeking-A decision is made to
seek medical care. Family members are consulted as needed for advice and recommendations,
which may include on home remedies and self-medication
Stage 4 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Referral and Obtaining Care-Contact
with a health care provider is initiated. This can be based upon the severity of the patient's
condition, family's culture, health beliefs, availability, and accessibility.
Stage 5 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Acute Response to Illness by Client and
Family-The patient takes on the "sick role" and adaptation in this role begins with the patient
and family.
Stage 6 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS adaptation to Illness and Recovery-
Support of the patient by the family unit begins for convalescing and rehabilitating. Coping and
adaptation about the illness begins at this stage.
Family as Context - ANS The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the
primary resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary for
assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members - ANS The family is a sum of all family members. Family
healthcare is operational when all members of the family receive care.
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ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Family Unit - ANS Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of
the:
The two purposes of the family are: - ANS 1. Meeting the needs of society 2. Meeting the
needs of the individuals in the family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and Hampton) - ANS Effective
skills for negotiating problems
Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and decisions
Respect the feelings of others
Encourage others to be independent
Hold others personally accountable for their actions
Display warmth and closeness toward each other
Stage 1 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Family Efforts at Health Promotion-
Many lifestyles that affect health are learned in the family. Tobacco use is an example of this.
Health promotion, prevention, and risk reduction are impacted by families.
Three causal relationships that can alter family health status include - ANS marriage
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, parenthood
social support systems
Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Family Appraisal of Symptoms-This
stage begins when a family member has symptoms
Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Care Seeking-A decision is made to
seek medical care. Family members are consulted as needed for advice and recommendations,
which may include on home remedies and self-medication
Stage 4 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Referral and Obtaining Care-Contact
with a health care provider is initiated. This can be based upon the severity of the patient's
condition, family's culture, health beliefs, availability, and accessibility.
Stage 5 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS Acute Response to Illness by Client and
Family-The patient takes on the "sick role" and adaptation in this role begins with the patient
and family.
Stage 6 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - ANS adaptation to Illness and Recovery-
Support of the patient by the family unit begins for convalescing and rehabilitating. Coping and
adaptation about the illness begins at this stage.
Family as Context - ANS The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the
primary resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary for
assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members - ANS The family is a sum of all family members. Family
healthcare is operational when all members of the family receive care.
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