FAMILY HEALTH CARE NURSING (6TH EDITION)
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Author(s): Joanna Rowe Kaakinen, Deborah Padgett Coehlo, Rose Steele,
Melissa Robinson
Part A: Multiple Choice (1 point each)
1. Which of the following is a key assumption of the Family Systems Theory as
applied to nursing practice?
A. Families operate independently of their environment
B. Change in one family member affects the entire family system
C. Health care should focus solely on the individual
D. Families function best with rigid boundaries
Correct Answer: B. Change in one family member affects the entire family
system
Rationale: Family Systems Theory views the family as an interconnected unit; a
change in one member influences the whole system.
2. In the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM), which domain includes
family communication patterns and roles?
,A. Structural
B. Developmental
C. Functional
D. Contextual
Correct Answer: C. Functional
Rationale: The functional domain assesses interactions, including
communication, problem-solving, and roles within the family.
3. What is the primary focus of family nursing, according to the Family Health
Care Nursing model?
A. Curing disease in individuals
B. Treating family members separately
C. Promoting family health and resilience
D. Diagnosing psychiatric conditions
Correct Answer: C. Promoting family health and resilience
Rationale: Family nursing emphasizes the family as a unit of care to improve
overall family functioning and well-being.
4. According to Kaakinen et al., which of the following best describes the
concept of family resilience?
A. Avoiding stress altogether
B. Isolating the family from external systems
C. The family's ability to adapt positively to adversity
D. Keeping consistent routines at all costs
,Correct Answer: C. The family's ability to adapt positively to adversity
Rationale: Family resilience is defined as a dynamic process that enables
families to cope with and rebound from challenges.
5. What research methodology is commonly used in family nursing to
understand lived experiences?
A. Experimental design
B. Randomized control trials
C. Phenomenology
D. Meta-analysis
Correct Answer: C. Phenomenology
Rationale: Phenomenology is a qualitative method used to explore the lived
experiences of individuals and families in context.
6. In family health care, which intervention is most appropriate when working
with a family experiencing role conflict after a new baby?
A. Prescribing medication
B. Conducting individual therapy
C. Facilitating a family meeting to renegotiate roles
D. Ignoring the issue unless it causes physical harm
Correct Answer: C. Facilitating a family meeting to renegotiate roles
Rationale: Family-centered interventions that involve open communication and
role clarification are central to resolving conflicts.
, 7. Which of the following is considered a strength-based approach in family
nursing?
A. Focusing on disease symptoms
B. Emphasizing family weaknesses
C. Identifying and building on family competencies
D. Ignoring past coping mechanisms
Correct Answer: C. Identifying and building on family competencies
Rationale: A strength-based approach seeks to empower families by identifying
resources and positive coping strategies.
8. What is the nurse's role in family health promotion according to the McGill
Model?
A. Directing the family’s behavior
B. Correcting family dysfunctions
C. Supporting families in setting and achieving health goals
D. Focusing only on the patient’s needs
Correct Answer: C. Supporting families in setting and achieving health goals
Rationale: The McGill Model emphasizes collaboration and family involvement
in their own health promotion.
Part B: Short Answer (3 points each)
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 2025 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Author(s): Joanna Rowe Kaakinen, Deborah Padgett Coehlo, Rose Steele,
Melissa Robinson
Part A: Multiple Choice (1 point each)
1. Which of the following is a key assumption of the Family Systems Theory as
applied to nursing practice?
A. Families operate independently of their environment
B. Change in one family member affects the entire family system
C. Health care should focus solely on the individual
D. Families function best with rigid boundaries
Correct Answer: B. Change in one family member affects the entire family
system
Rationale: Family Systems Theory views the family as an interconnected unit; a
change in one member influences the whole system.
2. In the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM), which domain includes
family communication patterns and roles?
,A. Structural
B. Developmental
C. Functional
D. Contextual
Correct Answer: C. Functional
Rationale: The functional domain assesses interactions, including
communication, problem-solving, and roles within the family.
3. What is the primary focus of family nursing, according to the Family Health
Care Nursing model?
A. Curing disease in individuals
B. Treating family members separately
C. Promoting family health and resilience
D. Diagnosing psychiatric conditions
Correct Answer: C. Promoting family health and resilience
Rationale: Family nursing emphasizes the family as a unit of care to improve
overall family functioning and well-being.
4. According to Kaakinen et al., which of the following best describes the
concept of family resilience?
A. Avoiding stress altogether
B. Isolating the family from external systems
C. The family's ability to adapt positively to adversity
D. Keeping consistent routines at all costs
,Correct Answer: C. The family's ability to adapt positively to adversity
Rationale: Family resilience is defined as a dynamic process that enables
families to cope with and rebound from challenges.
5. What research methodology is commonly used in family nursing to
understand lived experiences?
A. Experimental design
B. Randomized control trials
C. Phenomenology
D. Meta-analysis
Correct Answer: C. Phenomenology
Rationale: Phenomenology is a qualitative method used to explore the lived
experiences of individuals and families in context.
6. In family health care, which intervention is most appropriate when working
with a family experiencing role conflict after a new baby?
A. Prescribing medication
B. Conducting individual therapy
C. Facilitating a family meeting to renegotiate roles
D. Ignoring the issue unless it causes physical harm
Correct Answer: C. Facilitating a family meeting to renegotiate roles
Rationale: Family-centered interventions that involve open communication and
role clarification are central to resolving conflicts.
, 7. Which of the following is considered a strength-based approach in family
nursing?
A. Focusing on disease symptoms
B. Emphasizing family weaknesses
C. Identifying and building on family competencies
D. Ignoring past coping mechanisms
Correct Answer: C. Identifying and building on family competencies
Rationale: A strength-based approach seeks to empower families by identifying
resources and positive coping strategies.
8. What is the nurse's role in family health promotion according to the McGill
Model?
A. Directing the family’s behavior
B. Correcting family dysfunctions
C. Supporting families in setting and achieving health goals
D. Focusing only on the patient’s needs
Correct Answer: C. Supporting families in setting and achieving health goals
Rationale: The McGill Model emphasizes collaboration and family involvement
in their own health promotion.
Part B: Short Answer (3 points each)
