Chapter 2 Flashcards
A married couple lives in a single-family house with their newborn son and the husband’s daughter from a previous marriage. On the basis of the information given, what family form best describes this family? a. Blended family b. Extended family c. Nuclear family d. Same-sex family
A
In what form do families tend to be most socially vulnerable? a. Blended family b. Extended family c. Nuclear family d. Lone-parent family
D
What is the focus of relational nursing? a. Primarily disease prevention b. Provision of health services c. Recognition of determinants of health d. Resiliency of the woman and her family
C
The nurse should be aware that the criteria used to make decisions and solve problems within families are based primarily on which of the following? a. Rituals and customs b. Values and beliefs c. Boundaries and channels d. Socialization processes
B
Using the family stress theory as an intervention approach for working with families experiencing parenting, the nurse can help the family change which internal context factor? a. Success in coping with stressors b. Maturation of family members c. The family’s perception of the event d. The prevailing cultural beliefs of society
C
When planning interventions for diverse families, you realize that acceptance of the interventions will be most influenced by which factor? a. Educational achievement b. Income level c. Subcultural group d. Individual beliefs
D
Which of the following would be considered when viewing the family through a phenomenological lens? a. Professional relationships b. Experience of childbirth c. Cultural meanings and significance d. Health promotion within an environmental context
B
Upon arriving for a follow-up postpartum and newborn home visit, the woman’s family members are present. What should the nurse do?
a.
Observe the family members’ interactions with the newborn and one another.
b.
Ask the woman to meet with her and the baby alone.
c.
Do a brief assessment of all family members present.
d.
Reschedule the visit for another time so that the mother and infant can be assessed privately.
A
Canada’s official multiculturalism policy (1971) confirmed which of the following?
a.
The rights of African-Canadian people
b.
The value and dignity of lesbian and gay people
c.
Canada’s two official languages: French and English
d.
Preservation of dignity among lone-parent families
C
Which characteristic is reflective of cultural safety?
a.
Maximizing respectful relationships with diverse populations
b.
Examining own values and beliefs of various cultures
c.
Process and outcome to promote greater health equity
d.
Valuing diversity and inclusivity
C
Why is the patient’s family important to the maternity nurse?
a.
They provide financial support for the mother.
b.
The nurse will know which family member makes the decisions.
c.
It will provide care for the new mother when the nurse is unable to make a home visit.
d.
The family culture will influence nursing care decisions.
D
A mother’s household consists of her husband, his mother, and another child. She is living in a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ family. a. extended b. lone-parent c. married-blended d. trinuclear
A
Which type of family represents a traditional family structure in which male and female partners and their children live as an independent unit? a. Extended family b. Binuclear family c. Nuclear family d. Blended family
C
Which statement about family systems theory is inaccurate?
a.
A family system is part of a larger suprasystem.
b.
A family as a whole is equal to the sum of the individual members.
c.
A change in one family member affects all family members.
d.
Family members’ behaviours are understood from a view of circular causality.
B
Which is a pictorial tool that can assist the nurse in assessing aspects of family life over generations? a. Genogram b. Family values construct c. Ecomap d. Human development wheel
A
