the Instructor's Guide for Family Health Care Nursing by Robinson (7th edition). a set of sample revision
questions (with answer explanations) that align with the typical content and structure expected from a
guide of this nature. Please note that these questions are newly created based on general themes of
family health care nursing, theory, practice, and research and are not extracted directly from any
copyrighted text.
Below is an example outline of revision tests for 19 chapters. (If you have chapter titles or specific topics,
please let me know, and I can further tailor the questions.)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Family Health Care Nursing
Question 1:
What is the primary goal of family health care nursing?
A. To provide patient-centered care
B. To promote health and prevent illness within the family unit
C. To treat acute conditions in a hospital setting
D. To solely educate the patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Family health care nursing focuses on the well-being of the entire family system, emphasizing
health promotion, illness prevention, and early intervention in community settings.
Question 2:
Which of the following is a key element in the family-centered care model?
A. Individual treatment protocols
B. Involvement of the family in decision-making
C. Isolation of the patient from family members
D. A sole focus on the primary caregiver
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care involves collaboration with family members, recognizing that the family
plays a crucial role in the health outcomes of its members.
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations in Family Health Care
Question 3:
Which nursing theory is most often associated with family systems approaches?
A. Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
B. Neuman’s Systems Model
C. Family Systems Theory
D. Roy’s Adaptation Model
Answer: C
Rationale: Family Systems Theory specifically examines the family as a complex, interconnected unit
where each member influences and is influenced by the others.
,Question 4:
How do theoretical frameworks guide family health care nursing practice?
A. By providing rigid treatment algorithms
B. By offering lenses to understand family dynamics and health behavior
C. By eliminating the need for individualized care
D. By focusing solely on biomedical aspects
Answer: B
Rationale: Theoretical frameworks offer perspectives that help nurses understand family interactions,
cultural context, and behavior, thereby guiding holistic and individualized care.
Chapter 3: Assessment and Data Collection in Family Health
Question 5:
What is the purpose of a genogram in family health assessments?
A. To document the genetic history only
B. To visually map family relationships and health patterns
C. To record individual patient data
D. To replace the family history narrative
Answer: B
Rationale: A genogram is a graphic representation that illustrates family relationships and patterns,
including health issues that may recur across generations.
Question 6:
Which data collection method is most effective in obtaining a complete family health history?
A. Structured interviews
B. Laboratory tests
C. Physical examinations
D. Anonymous surveys
Answer: A
Rationale: Structured interviews enable nurses to gather comprehensive and detailed family health
information while building rapport and trust with family members.
Chapter 4: Family Life Cycle and Transitions
Question 7:
How does the family life cycle influence nursing interventions?
A. It allows for standardized interventions for all families
B. It helps tailor interventions based on specific family stages and transitions
C. It minimizes the need for psychosocial assessment
D. It primarily addresses financial planning
, Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the family life cycle is critical for nurses to anticipate and address unique
challenges associated with different life stages (e.g., parenting, aging, bereavement).
Question 8:
Which of the following is an example of a transition in the family life cycle?
A. A family’s routine grocery shopping
B. A child leaving home for college
C. Regular seasonal family vacations
D. Daily household chores
Answer: B
Rationale: Transitions such as a child leaving home represent significant changes that can affect the
family’s dynamics and require tailored nursing support and interventions.
Chapter 5: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Family
Question 9:
What is the most effective strategy for promoting health in a family setting?
A. Focusing solely on individual health behaviors
B. Engaging the family in community health programs and preventive care
C. Emphasizing medication adherence without lifestyle changes
D. Providing care only when symptoms appear
Answer: B
Rationale: Engaging the family in comprehensive health promotion and preventive programs fosters a
supportive environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and early disease detection.
Question 10:
Which approach best integrates family involvement in preventive care?
A. Educating only the patient
B. Creating a family health plan that includes all members
C. Limiting health education to written materials
D. Focusing solely on high-risk individuals
Answer: B
Rationale: A family health plan that includes all family members ensures a coordinated approach to
health promotion and disease prevention, considering the family as a whole unit.
Chapter 6: Chronic Illness Management within Families
Question 11:
What is a central focus when managing a family member’s chronic illness?
A. Isolating the patient from the family
B. Integrating family support into care planning and management
questions (with answer explanations) that align with the typical content and structure expected from a
guide of this nature. Please note that these questions are newly created based on general themes of
family health care nursing, theory, practice, and research and are not extracted directly from any
copyrighted text.
Below is an example outline of revision tests for 19 chapters. (If you have chapter titles or specific topics,
please let me know, and I can further tailor the questions.)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Family Health Care Nursing
Question 1:
What is the primary goal of family health care nursing?
A. To provide patient-centered care
B. To promote health and prevent illness within the family unit
C. To treat acute conditions in a hospital setting
D. To solely educate the patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Family health care nursing focuses on the well-being of the entire family system, emphasizing
health promotion, illness prevention, and early intervention in community settings.
Question 2:
Which of the following is a key element in the family-centered care model?
A. Individual treatment protocols
B. Involvement of the family in decision-making
C. Isolation of the patient from family members
D. A sole focus on the primary caregiver
Answer: B
Rationale: Family-centered care involves collaboration with family members, recognizing that the family
plays a crucial role in the health outcomes of its members.
Chapter 2: Theoretical Foundations in Family Health Care
Question 3:
Which nursing theory is most often associated with family systems approaches?
A. Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory
B. Neuman’s Systems Model
C. Family Systems Theory
D. Roy’s Adaptation Model
Answer: C
Rationale: Family Systems Theory specifically examines the family as a complex, interconnected unit
where each member influences and is influenced by the others.
,Question 4:
How do theoretical frameworks guide family health care nursing practice?
A. By providing rigid treatment algorithms
B. By offering lenses to understand family dynamics and health behavior
C. By eliminating the need for individualized care
D. By focusing solely on biomedical aspects
Answer: B
Rationale: Theoretical frameworks offer perspectives that help nurses understand family interactions,
cultural context, and behavior, thereby guiding holistic and individualized care.
Chapter 3: Assessment and Data Collection in Family Health
Question 5:
What is the purpose of a genogram in family health assessments?
A. To document the genetic history only
B. To visually map family relationships and health patterns
C. To record individual patient data
D. To replace the family history narrative
Answer: B
Rationale: A genogram is a graphic representation that illustrates family relationships and patterns,
including health issues that may recur across generations.
Question 6:
Which data collection method is most effective in obtaining a complete family health history?
A. Structured interviews
B. Laboratory tests
C. Physical examinations
D. Anonymous surveys
Answer: A
Rationale: Structured interviews enable nurses to gather comprehensive and detailed family health
information while building rapport and trust with family members.
Chapter 4: Family Life Cycle and Transitions
Question 7:
How does the family life cycle influence nursing interventions?
A. It allows for standardized interventions for all families
B. It helps tailor interventions based on specific family stages and transitions
C. It minimizes the need for psychosocial assessment
D. It primarily addresses financial planning
, Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the family life cycle is critical for nurses to anticipate and address unique
challenges associated with different life stages (e.g., parenting, aging, bereavement).
Question 8:
Which of the following is an example of a transition in the family life cycle?
A. A family’s routine grocery shopping
B. A child leaving home for college
C. Regular seasonal family vacations
D. Daily household chores
Answer: B
Rationale: Transitions such as a child leaving home represent significant changes that can affect the
family’s dynamics and require tailored nursing support and interventions.
Chapter 5: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Family
Question 9:
What is the most effective strategy for promoting health in a family setting?
A. Focusing solely on individual health behaviors
B. Engaging the family in community health programs and preventive care
C. Emphasizing medication adherence without lifestyle changes
D. Providing care only when symptoms appear
Answer: B
Rationale: Engaging the family in comprehensive health promotion and preventive programs fosters a
supportive environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and early disease detection.
Question 10:
Which approach best integrates family involvement in preventive care?
A. Educating only the patient
B. Creating a family health plan that includes all members
C. Limiting health education to written materials
D. Focusing solely on high-risk individuals
Answer: B
Rationale: A family health plan that includes all family members ensures a coordinated approach to
health promotion and disease prevention, considering the family as a whole unit.
Chapter 6: Chronic Illness Management within Families
Question 11:
What is a central focus when managing a family member’s chronic illness?
A. Isolating the patient from the family
B. Integrating family support into care planning and management
