GNRS 590 A FINAL EXAM -PRIMARY CARE OF THE
FAMILY |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Timothy, a 7 yo boy, is withdrawn and moody at school. He and his parents had relocated
to a new neighborhood recently, resulting in a change of schools for him. He does not
throw tantrums or complain, but does not exhibit an eagerness to go to school either.
Which of the following temperaments can Timothy be categorized into?
A. slow to warm up
B. difficult and adaptable
C. easy and adaptable
D. difficult and easily frustrated
CORRECT ANSWER
A. slow to warm up
The child who adapts easily may transition to school entry and other experiences
smoothly, with little or no stress. Yet the slow-to-warm child may exhibit discomfort
when placed in new or different situations, and may have a more difficult transition to
school entry. The child with a more difficult temperament may require patience,
firmness, and understanding to make the transition to school entry more pleasant.
Question 2
Fear of parental separation can lead to ________
A. physical harm
B. school refusal
C. bullying
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,D. lying and stealing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. school refusal
Parental separation, bullying and physical harm are some of the fears in children that can
lead to school refusal. Lying and stealing are different developmental concerns that are
encountered in school-age children
Question 3
The ability to understand the concept of conversation is an outcome of development of a
child's _______.
A. motor skills
B. cognitive skills
C. social skills
D. emotional skills
CORRECT ANSWER
B. cognitive skills
The school-aged child's cognitive ability permits classification of objects, the ability to
identify relationships among objects, and an understanding of the concept of
conversation.
Question 4
A school-age child develops the ability to enjoy jokes and understand metaphor. This is an
example of _________.
A. manipulative skills
B. fine motor skills
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,C. metalinguistic awareness
D. multilinguistic capability
CORRECT ANSWER
C. metalinguistic awareness
A school-age child also develops metalinguistic awareness, the ability to think about
language and comment on its properties. Metalinguistic awareness enables the child to
enjoy jokes and riddles and comprehend metaphors as they understand double
meanings and plays on words and sounds.
Question 5
Which age group of children enjoys gross motor activities the most?
A. 10-12 years
B. 8-10 years
C. 4-6 years
D. 6-8 years
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 6-8 years
Gross motor activities are enjoyed greatly by children between the ages of 6 and 8, who
remain in constant motion. Between 8 and 10 years of age, children's energy levels
remain high, but they are less restless and exhibit more graceful muscular movements
and improved rhythm. Energy levels remain high but are more controlled and focused in
the 10-12 year old, with physical skills being similar to those of the adult.
Question 6
Tanner stages are used to assess ________.
A. cognitive skills
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, B. sleep hygiene
C. body mass index
D. sexual maturity
CORRECT ANSWER
D. sexual maturity
The sexual maturity ratings (SMR) are also known as Tanner stages. These are used to
assess adolescent development from prepubertal to adult.
Question 7
Which of the following is the most widely abused substance during adolescence?
A. e-cigarettes
B. opioids
C. alcohol
D. vape
CORRECT ANSWER
C. alcohol
According to the CDC, alcohol is the drug used and abused most often by adolescents.
Question 8
Which of the following acts as an ideal screening method in primary care setting to
identify those at risk for depression and suicide ideation?
A. modified PHQ-9
B. multisystemic therapy
C. patient health questionnaire 2
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FAMILY |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Timothy, a 7 yo boy, is withdrawn and moody at school. He and his parents had relocated
to a new neighborhood recently, resulting in a change of schools for him. He does not
throw tantrums or complain, but does not exhibit an eagerness to go to school either.
Which of the following temperaments can Timothy be categorized into?
A. slow to warm up
B. difficult and adaptable
C. easy and adaptable
D. difficult and easily frustrated
CORRECT ANSWER
A. slow to warm up
The child who adapts easily may transition to school entry and other experiences
smoothly, with little or no stress. Yet the slow-to-warm child may exhibit discomfort
when placed in new or different situations, and may have a more difficult transition to
school entry. The child with a more difficult temperament may require patience,
firmness, and understanding to make the transition to school entry more pleasant.
Question 2
Fear of parental separation can lead to ________
A. physical harm
B. school refusal
C. bullying
1
,D. lying and stealing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. school refusal
Parental separation, bullying and physical harm are some of the fears in children that can
lead to school refusal. Lying and stealing are different developmental concerns that are
encountered in school-age children
Question 3
The ability to understand the concept of conversation is an outcome of development of a
child's _______.
A. motor skills
B. cognitive skills
C. social skills
D. emotional skills
CORRECT ANSWER
B. cognitive skills
The school-aged child's cognitive ability permits classification of objects, the ability to
identify relationships among objects, and an understanding of the concept of
conversation.
Question 4
A school-age child develops the ability to enjoy jokes and understand metaphor. This is an
example of _________.
A. manipulative skills
B. fine motor skills
2
,C. metalinguistic awareness
D. multilinguistic capability
CORRECT ANSWER
C. metalinguistic awareness
A school-age child also develops metalinguistic awareness, the ability to think about
language and comment on its properties. Metalinguistic awareness enables the child to
enjoy jokes and riddles and comprehend metaphors as they understand double
meanings and plays on words and sounds.
Question 5
Which age group of children enjoys gross motor activities the most?
A. 10-12 years
B. 8-10 years
C. 4-6 years
D. 6-8 years
CORRECT ANSWER
D. 6-8 years
Gross motor activities are enjoyed greatly by children between the ages of 6 and 8, who
remain in constant motion. Between 8 and 10 years of age, children's energy levels
remain high, but they are less restless and exhibit more graceful muscular movements
and improved rhythm. Energy levels remain high but are more controlled and focused in
the 10-12 year old, with physical skills being similar to those of the adult.
Question 6
Tanner stages are used to assess ________.
A. cognitive skills
3
, B. sleep hygiene
C. body mass index
D. sexual maturity
CORRECT ANSWER
D. sexual maturity
The sexual maturity ratings (SMR) are also known as Tanner stages. These are used to
assess adolescent development from prepubertal to adult.
Question 7
Which of the following is the most widely abused substance during adolescence?
A. e-cigarettes
B. opioids
C. alcohol
D. vape
CORRECT ANSWER
C. alcohol
According to the CDC, alcohol is the drug used and abused most often by adolescents.
Question 8
Which of the following acts as an ideal screening method in primary care setting to
identify those at risk for depression and suicide ideation?
A. modified PHQ-9
B. multisystemic therapy
C. patient health questionnaire 2
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