GROWTH & DEV. NURSING FUNDAMENTALS PN 125
EXAM LATEST UPDATED
Cohabitation - ANSWER unmarried individuals in a committed partnership living
together
Gay or lesbian - ANSWER intimate partners of the same sex living together
Communal - ANSWER several people living together
Foster - ANSWER children living in temporary arrangements with paid caregivers
Nuclear family - ANSWER two generation unit (husband, wife, immediate
children)
Extended family - ANSWER nuclear family and other related people
Single-parent family - ANSWER an adult head of the house w/dependent children
Bi-nuclear and reconstituted families - ANSWER after divorce, both parents
continue to assume a high level of child-rearing responsibilities
The response to major stressors can be depicted in two phases: adjustment and
adaptation - ANSWER True
Child launching begins when the first child leaves home to live independently and
ends when the last child leaves home - ANSWER True
Birth order does not play a large role in shaping the experiences of siblings -
ANSWER False, it does play a large role.
A married couple that lives together with their children is a nuclear dyad. -
ANSWER False, without. The couple may not have children or their children are
elsewhere.
Dual-worker families are nuclear families in which both parents work outside the
home. - ANSWER True
The likes and dislikes of an individual determine his or her recreational pursuits -
ANSWER False, income determines it
,The _______ function is significant for society because it is necessary for
maintaining human life on Earth. - ANSWER reproduction
Fixed retirement income is not sufficient for many people because of _______ -
ANSWER inflation
__________ is an essential family task that relates to Maslow's hierarchy of basic
human needs in guiding children toward acceptable standards of elimination, food
intake, sexual drive, respect of others and their possessions, and sense of
spirituality. - ANSWER Socialization
A family's coping ability is significantly compromised during a ________. -
ANSWER divorce
In the _________ family, partners commute a long distance, usually on weekends,
to be together. - ANSWER commuter
An extended family that lives together in one house or in close proximity to one
another is called a ___ network. - ANSWER kin
What is the role of sibs in the family? - ANSWER Exerting powerful influences on
one another. It is a long standing relationship. They can fulfill many roles for each
other as protector, supporter, comforter, teacher, social planner, friend, and
disciplinarian.
Stages of family - ANSWER 1. transitional
2. expanding family
3. contracting family
What factors have influenced modern society's perceptions of family? - ANSWER
lower birth rates, longer life expectancy, evolving role of women, divorce,
alternative lifestyles, living arrangements
,What are the five basic family functions? - ANSWER providing mental/physical
health (2), socializing members, reproducing, providing economic welfare
What health and social problems do families living in poverty face? - ANSWER
variety of health/social problems (homelessness, high infant mortality,
malnutrition, anaemia, lead poisoning, high school dropout, crime, shortened life
span)
Why is it important for a nurse to understand various family forms? - ANSWER to
provide informed care
Which of the following belong to a single adult household? - ANSWER a
career-oriented young adult
The nurse caring for a client who has given birth. The nurse understands that both
parents are working and not very stable financially. Which of the following would
be the most appropriate suggestion about caring for the child? - ANSWER work in
different shifts
A client arrives at the healthcare facility accompanied by her male partner. The
nurse understands that the two are unmarried individuals in a committed
partnership. To what kind of family do they belong? - ANSWER cohabitation
A nurse is caring for a client in his 80s, who is assisted by his grandchildren.
Which of the following should the nurse suggest to help the client cope with a
decline in his physical faculties? (select all that apply) - ANSWER provide
adequate diet
ensure sufficient rest
have a good sense of humor
Although every family is family is unique, families share universal characteristics.
Which of the following should the nurse recognize as the client's family's universal
characteristics? (SATA) - ANSWER performs certain basic functions
has structure
has its own cultural values and rules
, moves through stages in its life cycle
A client's self-esteem has been negatively impacted by a recent divorce. What
problems is the client at higher risk for developing later in life as a result of
changes in self-esteem? (SATA) - ANSWER chemical dependency
eating disorders
depression
The nurse is documenting the family functions for a new mother with a
3-month-old infant. Which basic family function is significant for this mother and
for society in maintaining human life on earth? - ANSWER reproductive
A client tells the nurse about an intimate relationship that is leading to possible
marriage. What stage of family should the nurse document on the chart? -
ANSWER transitional
Individuals and families response to both stressors in many ways, but the response
to major stressors can depicted in two phases. The nurse practitioner has
documented in the chart that the client's family is in the adjustment phase. What
occurs during the adjustment phase? - ANSWER may deny or ignore the stressor
3 months - ANSWER laugh, squeal, look at objects for several seconds, reach for
and grasp objects
6 weeks - ANSWER smile, babble, follow lights, react to sounds
2 to 3 - ANSWER develop social smile, respond to pleasurable interactions as