NU 402
Family Nursing
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,1. A family includes a mother who has recently been diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis (MS). In considering family-centered care,
which intervention should the family nursing practitioner
prioritize?
a. Educating the family on the progression and symptoms of MS.
b. Encouraging the mother to rest as much as possible.
c. Limiting the family’s participation in the mother’s care.
d. Suggesting the family visits a neurologist for information.
Answer: a. Educating the family on the progression and
symptoms of MS.
Rationale: Understanding the disease allows the family to
better support their loved one and manage the implications of MS
together.
2. When working with a family experiencing the loss of a child
due to a terminal illness, which therapeutic intervention by the
family nurse is most appropriate?
a. Encouraging the family to focus on having more children.
b. Facilitating family meetings to discuss their feelings and coping
mechanisms.
c. Advising the family to consider adoption immediately.
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, d. Detaching from the family to allow them to grieve in private.
Answer: b. Facilitating family meetings to discuss their
feelings and coping mechanisms.
Rationale: Open discussion and mutual support are vital for
the family’s emotional recovery.
3. A family nursing practitioner is working with a family where
one member has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What
approach should the nurse prioritize?
a. Solely focusing on the individual with diabetes.
b. Providing education on diabetes management to the whole
family.
c. Encouraging the family to seek resources independently.
d. Recommending that the patient manage the disease privately.
Answer: b. Providing education on diabetes management to
the whole family.
Rationale: Family involvement is crucial for effective disease
management and provides support to the individual with diabetes.
4. In assessing family communication patterns, which feature
suggests a functional family system?
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, a. High levels of conflict and argumentation.
b. Open and effective communication among all members.
c. Reliance on non-verbal cues and avoidance of difficult topics.
d. Each member acting independently without consulting others.
Answer: b. Open and effective communication among all
members.
Rationale: Effective communication is a hallmark of a
functional family system, promoting understanding and support.
5. A child with asthma requires frequent hospitalizations. What
should the family nurse examine to provide targeted support?
a. The family's financial status.
b. The family dynamics and daily routines.
c. The child's academic performance.
d. The number of family vacations taken in the past year.
Answer: b. The family dynamics and daily routines.
Rationale: Understanding how the family operates can reveal
stressors and adherence issues affecting asthma management.
© HU 2024/2025
Family Nursing
LATEST FINAL EXAM GUIDE
© HU 2024/2025
,1. A family includes a mother who has recently been diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis (MS). In considering family-centered care,
which intervention should the family nursing practitioner
prioritize?
a. Educating the family on the progression and symptoms of MS.
b. Encouraging the mother to rest as much as possible.
c. Limiting the family’s participation in the mother’s care.
d. Suggesting the family visits a neurologist for information.
Answer: a. Educating the family on the progression and
symptoms of MS.
Rationale: Understanding the disease allows the family to
better support their loved one and manage the implications of MS
together.
2. When working with a family experiencing the loss of a child
due to a terminal illness, which therapeutic intervention by the
family nurse is most appropriate?
a. Encouraging the family to focus on having more children.
b. Facilitating family meetings to discuss their feelings and coping
mechanisms.
c. Advising the family to consider adoption immediately.
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, d. Detaching from the family to allow them to grieve in private.
Answer: b. Facilitating family meetings to discuss their
feelings and coping mechanisms.
Rationale: Open discussion and mutual support are vital for
the family’s emotional recovery.
3. A family nursing practitioner is working with a family where
one member has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What
approach should the nurse prioritize?
a. Solely focusing on the individual with diabetes.
b. Providing education on diabetes management to the whole
family.
c. Encouraging the family to seek resources independently.
d. Recommending that the patient manage the disease privately.
Answer: b. Providing education on diabetes management to
the whole family.
Rationale: Family involvement is crucial for effective disease
management and provides support to the individual with diabetes.
4. In assessing family communication patterns, which feature
suggests a functional family system?
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, a. High levels of conflict and argumentation.
b. Open and effective communication among all members.
c. Reliance on non-verbal cues and avoidance of difficult topics.
d. Each member acting independently without consulting others.
Answer: b. Open and effective communication among all
members.
Rationale: Effective communication is a hallmark of a
functional family system, promoting understanding and support.
5. A child with asthma requires frequent hospitalizations. What
should the family nurse examine to provide targeted support?
a. The family's financial status.
b. The family dynamics and daily routines.
c. The child's academic performance.
d. The number of family vacations taken in the past year.
Answer: b. The family dynamics and daily routines.
Rationale: Understanding how the family operates can reveal
stressors and adherence issues affecting asthma management.
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