growth and development test bank
Questions with Correct Answers
The family is organized as a unit for the achievement of certain functions. The nurse is
completing data collection about a family and knows that what is the most important
primary function of the family? - ANSWERSIt provides an environment that supports
growth of individual family members
The nurse is interacting with a married couple that will be at retirement age in the next
three years. What input could the nurse offer to help this couple transition to retirement?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Explore and develop hobbies and interests
-Maintain an active lifestyle as much as possible
-Consider financial resources and planning
The client reports increased stress in the family including finding ways to accommodate
and incorporate the spouse's behavior and maintain a functional family unit as much as
possible. The nurse is aware this family is likely facing which stressor? -
ANSWERSaddictions
During a family assessment interview, which question asked by the nurse is focused on
exploring the relationship between siblings? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-"How
many years separate the births of your siblings?"
-"Where are you in the birth order of your siblings?"
The nurse is confident that the family is meeting the physiologic needs of its members
when they engage in which activity? - ANSWERSTaking the children shopping for
winter coats, gloves and hats.
What is the most familiar family form? - ANSWERSNuclear family
The client tells the nurse that she is married and lives with her husband and has no
children. How would the nurse correctly document this type of family? -
ANSWERSNuclear dyad
Which client statement indicates the family is entering the post-parenting phase of
family life? - ANSWERSOur youngest child just left for college last week."
Which is the most likely characteristic of a communal family? - ANSWERSSeveral
people living together and sharing work
, What is the most important task for those adults in the post-parenting phase of a
family's life-cycle? - ANSWERSMaintaining healthy relationships with their grown
children
What is the biggest challenge facing a family that is established by individuals with
different cultural backgrounds? - ANSWERSAcknowledging and accepting differences
in religion and belief systems.
What is the primary reason the nurse should encourage the older client to have regular
health check-ups? - ANSWERSTo detect minor problems before they become more
serious
What is the most damaging long-term effect of child abuse? - ANSWERSThe cycle of
violence is continued for generations.
Who is considered members of one's extended family? - ANSWERSGrandparents,
aunts, uncles, cousins
The nurse is preparing to present an educational program to newly divorced parents.
Which topics concerning the problems children face when their family faces a divorce
should be included? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-assuming new responsibilities
-Adjusting to a stepparent
-Competing for their parent's attention
-Adjusting to life in two different households
The nurse is teaching families to avoid possible development of a future health issue.
Which family's risk factor is the priority when considering who needs education? -
ANSWERSThe primary wage earner has recently lost their job
A nurse from a community healthcare center is conducting a seminar on the problems
that occur during the child-rearing phase. The nurse suggests that adults need to plan
times when they can be alone together. What could be affected if the partners do not
have time for each other? - ANSWERSCommunication between the partners
The nurse documents that the family is in the adjustment phase of dealing with the
mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. What would be the most likely coping strategy
that would be employed by the family at this time? - ANSWERSThe family tries to
maintain the status quo with minimal disruption to the family unit.
The client asks the nurse about ways to promote their school-age children's self-esteem
and independence. What strategy should the nurse review with the client? Select all that
apply. - ANSWERSCommunicate with children using eye contact and listening
attentively to the questions and responses.
The nurse collecting data about the impact of their mother's diagnosis of dementia
documents that the family is in the adaptation phase of dealing with the mother's
Questions with Correct Answers
The family is organized as a unit for the achievement of certain functions. The nurse is
completing data collection about a family and knows that what is the most important
primary function of the family? - ANSWERSIt provides an environment that supports
growth of individual family members
The nurse is interacting with a married couple that will be at retirement age in the next
three years. What input could the nurse offer to help this couple transition to retirement?
Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-Explore and develop hobbies and interests
-Maintain an active lifestyle as much as possible
-Consider financial resources and planning
The client reports increased stress in the family including finding ways to accommodate
and incorporate the spouse's behavior and maintain a functional family unit as much as
possible. The nurse is aware this family is likely facing which stressor? -
ANSWERSaddictions
During a family assessment interview, which question asked by the nurse is focused on
exploring the relationship between siblings? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-"How
many years separate the births of your siblings?"
-"Where are you in the birth order of your siblings?"
The nurse is confident that the family is meeting the physiologic needs of its members
when they engage in which activity? - ANSWERSTaking the children shopping for
winter coats, gloves and hats.
What is the most familiar family form? - ANSWERSNuclear family
The client tells the nurse that she is married and lives with her husband and has no
children. How would the nurse correctly document this type of family? -
ANSWERSNuclear dyad
Which client statement indicates the family is entering the post-parenting phase of
family life? - ANSWERSOur youngest child just left for college last week."
Which is the most likely characteristic of a communal family? - ANSWERSSeveral
people living together and sharing work
, What is the most important task for those adults in the post-parenting phase of a
family's life-cycle? - ANSWERSMaintaining healthy relationships with their grown
children
What is the biggest challenge facing a family that is established by individuals with
different cultural backgrounds? - ANSWERSAcknowledging and accepting differences
in religion and belief systems.
What is the primary reason the nurse should encourage the older client to have regular
health check-ups? - ANSWERSTo detect minor problems before they become more
serious
What is the most damaging long-term effect of child abuse? - ANSWERSThe cycle of
violence is continued for generations.
Who is considered members of one's extended family? - ANSWERSGrandparents,
aunts, uncles, cousins
The nurse is preparing to present an educational program to newly divorced parents.
Which topics concerning the problems children face when their family faces a divorce
should be included? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS-assuming new responsibilities
-Adjusting to a stepparent
-Competing for their parent's attention
-Adjusting to life in two different households
The nurse is teaching families to avoid possible development of a future health issue.
Which family's risk factor is the priority when considering who needs education? -
ANSWERSThe primary wage earner has recently lost their job
A nurse from a community healthcare center is conducting a seminar on the problems
that occur during the child-rearing phase. The nurse suggests that adults need to plan
times when they can be alone together. What could be affected if the partners do not
have time for each other? - ANSWERSCommunication between the partners
The nurse documents that the family is in the adjustment phase of dealing with the
mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer disease. What would be the most likely coping strategy
that would be employed by the family at this time? - ANSWERSThe family tries to
maintain the status quo with minimal disruption to the family unit.
The client asks the nurse about ways to promote their school-age children's self-esteem
and independence. What strategy should the nurse review with the client? Select all that
apply. - ANSWERSCommunicate with children using eye contact and listening
attentively to the questions and responses.
The nurse collecting data about the impact of their mother's diagnosis of dementia
documents that the family is in the adaptation phase of dealing with the mother's
