BSN 346 PSYCHOSOCIAL CHANGES /
FAMILY ADAPTATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
Question 1 of 6
Which maternal response to pregnancy is consistent with the mother washing and folding baby
clothes and cleaning the home?
Anxiety
Nesting
Narcissism
Emotional lability - ANS Nesting
Nesting is the sudden surge of energy typically seen in the third trimester (last month) of
pregnancy. Nesting is a maternal response to prepare for the impending birth.
Question 2 of 6
Which maternal adaptation is appropriate when understanding and guiding a patient through
her acceptance of pregnancy?Anxiety is an abnormal adaptation.Depression is a normal
adaptation.Narcissism is an abnormal adaptation.Mood changes are a normal adaptation. -
ANS Mood changes are a normal adaptation.
Mood changes are normal and most likely are the result of worries about finance and a changed
lifestyle as well as profound hormonal changes.
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,Question 3 of 6
At which stage in Rubin's tasks of pregnancy does the pregnant woman typically begin prenatal
care?
Seeking safe passage
Gaining acceptance of others
Binding-in to unborn child
Giving of oneself - ANS Seeking safe passage
Safe passage is associated with trying to protect the child and herself from danger. Seeking
prenatal care and obtaining information about pregnancy and birth reflect the working through
of this task.
Question 4 of 6
Which experiences influence how a new father identifies with his new role?
Select all that apply.
Attitude about fatherhood
Relationship with siblings
Relationship with own father
Childhood experiences
Job security - ANS Attitude about fatherhood
Relationship with own father
Childhood experiences
Question 5 of 6
During which phase of accepting the pregnancy does the father begin to negotiate his role as a
parent?
Announcement phase
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, Moratorium phase
Focusing phase
Couvade phase - ANS Focusing phase
In the focusing phase, the father begins to negotiate his role in the labor and delivery as well as
his role as a parent.
Question 6 of 6
Which response to pregnancy is expected from a 2-year-old child?
Jealousy
Depression
Fear of role change
Nesting - ANS Jealousy
Younger siblings may feel a sense of jealousy when the new baby is born. The age of the sibling
determines the level of acceptance.
Question 1 of 3
Which types of data are needed to select the appropriate fetal diagnostic procedures?
Parity
Maternal age
Fetal movement
Nondrug allergies
History of cesarean delivery - ANS Parity
Grand multiparity (>5 pregnancies) indicates the need for fetal diagnostic procedures; therefore
parity is a relevant indicator of whether fetal diagnostic procedures should be performed.
Maternal age
Maternal age of <16 or >35 years indicates the need for fetal diagnostic procedures; therefore
age is a relevant indicator of whether fetal diagnostic procedures should be performed.
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FAMILY ADAPTATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026 EDITION
Question 1 of 6
Which maternal response to pregnancy is consistent with the mother washing and folding baby
clothes and cleaning the home?
Anxiety
Nesting
Narcissism
Emotional lability - ANS Nesting
Nesting is the sudden surge of energy typically seen in the third trimester (last month) of
pregnancy. Nesting is a maternal response to prepare for the impending birth.
Question 2 of 6
Which maternal adaptation is appropriate when understanding and guiding a patient through
her acceptance of pregnancy?Anxiety is an abnormal adaptation.Depression is a normal
adaptation.Narcissism is an abnormal adaptation.Mood changes are a normal adaptation. -
ANS Mood changes are a normal adaptation.
Mood changes are normal and most likely are the result of worries about finance and a changed
lifestyle as well as profound hormonal changes.
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,Question 3 of 6
At which stage in Rubin's tasks of pregnancy does the pregnant woman typically begin prenatal
care?
Seeking safe passage
Gaining acceptance of others
Binding-in to unborn child
Giving of oneself - ANS Seeking safe passage
Safe passage is associated with trying to protect the child and herself from danger. Seeking
prenatal care and obtaining information about pregnancy and birth reflect the working through
of this task.
Question 4 of 6
Which experiences influence how a new father identifies with his new role?
Select all that apply.
Attitude about fatherhood
Relationship with siblings
Relationship with own father
Childhood experiences
Job security - ANS Attitude about fatherhood
Relationship with own father
Childhood experiences
Question 5 of 6
During which phase of accepting the pregnancy does the father begin to negotiate his role as a
parent?
Announcement phase
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, Moratorium phase
Focusing phase
Couvade phase - ANS Focusing phase
In the focusing phase, the father begins to negotiate his role in the labor and delivery as well as
his role as a parent.
Question 6 of 6
Which response to pregnancy is expected from a 2-year-old child?
Jealousy
Depression
Fear of role change
Nesting - ANS Jealousy
Younger siblings may feel a sense of jealousy when the new baby is born. The age of the sibling
determines the level of acceptance.
Question 1 of 3
Which types of data are needed to select the appropriate fetal diagnostic procedures?
Parity
Maternal age
Fetal movement
Nondrug allergies
History of cesarean delivery - ANS Parity
Grand multiparity (>5 pregnancies) indicates the need for fetal diagnostic procedures; therefore
parity is a relevant indicator of whether fetal diagnostic procedures should be performed.
Maternal age
Maternal age of <16 or >35 years indicates the need for fetal diagnostic procedures; therefore
age is a relevant indicator of whether fetal diagnostic procedures should be performed.
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