NURS 562 Family Nursing Prep U
Chapter 2 Test With Solution
To assess the sociocultural aspects of the family of an adolescent being seen in an
ambulatory clinic, the nurse would try to find out more about:
the adolescent's education level.
his mother's occupation.
his mother's attitude toward citizenship.
his family structure. - ANSWER his family structure
When a woman is admitted to the labor-and-delivery unit, her husband says he is
going to work and asks you to call when the baby is born. Your best response to this
husband would be to:
tell him that all fathers now stay with their wives during labor.
ask him if he knows that he can stay with his wife during labor.
insist he stay with his wife during labor because she will need his support.
tell him he is missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime by leaving. - ANSWER ask
him if he knows that he can stay with his wife during labor.
When caring for a woman in her sixth month of pregnancy, the client reports her
plans to nurse her baby for at least 2 to 3 years like the rest of the women in her
family. Based upon the nurse's knowledge, the nurse should:
document her report but do nothing as this is a cultural belief that should be
respected.
advise her to be careful who she discusses this with as many will consider that a type
,of reportable child mistreatment.
discuss how painful this will be once the baby has teeth.
encourage her to start the baby on formula after the first year as recommended by
many health care providers. - ANSWER document her report but do nothing as this
is a cultural belief that should be respected.
The nurse evaluates a family to see if they are a good candidate for home care for a
sick child. Which factor would be most important to see in the prospective family's
home?
Nearby fire department
A dedicated home-care provider
An above-average income
A one-floor building plan - ANSWER A dedicated home-care provider
Which concept characterizes transcultural nursing?
Acknowledging that clients with the same skin have similar social situations
Planning care compatible with the client's health belief system
Influencing culture by specific conditions related to an environment
Performing health-related activities and restoring wellness - ANSWER Planning care
compatible with the client's health belief system
Personal space and distance is a cultural perspective that can impact nurse-client
interactions. What is the best way for the nurse to interact with a client who has a
different cultural perspective on space and distance?
Adopt a cultural preference similar to that of the client.
Realize that sitting close to the client is an indication of warmth and caring.
,Allow the client to adopt a position that is comfortable for him or her.
Remember not to intrude into the personal space of the elderly. - ANSWER Allow
the client to adopt a position that is comfortable for him or her
Which action should a nurse perform to avoid disrupting family routine when
visiting to provide home care?
Obtain directions to the home.
Keep all client information confidential during the visit.
Greet the client and any other family members present at the door.
Avoid coming during mealtimes. - ANSWER Avoid coming during mealtimes.
A woman has presented to the clinic with her sick school-aged child. The child's
mother reports she rarely has enough money to meet the health care needs of her
chronically ill child. What information should be provided to the woman?
Medicaid is a state assistance program that provides health care for all children
under the age of 13.
Medicare may be available to help with the health care needs of indigent children.
Medicaid is a federal program designed to meet the specific needs of children.
Medicaid may be available to low-income parents and their children. - ANSWER
Medicaid may be available to low-income parents and their children.
A pregnant client is questioning the nurse about the advantages of the various
health care options. When providing information about home care and births, which
factor should the nurse point out as an advantage?
Women can rest more efficiently.
Families can be better kept intact.
, It allows for better control of diet and exercise.
Although it is more costly, it is more satisfying. - ANSWER Families can be better
kept intact.
As part of an education program for pregnant women and their partners, the nurse
illustrates the various settings available for birth. The nurse determines that the
program was successful when the group correctly chooses which statement about
home births?
"A home birth is probably the most expensive setting for childbirth."
"A wide range of pain medications is readily available to the woman."
"Women giving birth at home have control over every part of labor."
"There are very rigid screening procedures that must be followed." - ANSWER
"Women giving birth at home have control over every part of labor."
Which intervention best demonstrates the L & D nurse is respectful of a client who
is deaf and in early labor?
Write down information on a piece of paper that the client can keep.
Utilize the labor coach so he or she can interpret and relay information to the client.
Seek assistance from another health care professional who can converse in sign
language.
Utilize hand signals like in charades to try to communicate important pieces of
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