Families + Flashcards
A nurse is assessing how a family will transition and adapt after their youngest child leaves for college. By using this framework, which of the following perspectives is the nurse implementing?
a. Risk-factor
b. Structural-functional
c. Open systems
d. Developmental
D - Developmental, Transitioning and adapting are key concepts in developmental theory.
A nurse is using a genogram to represent a family. Which of the following statements is accurate?
a. A genogram identifies the genetic disorders of the family.
b. A genogram includes information about the past two generations.
c. A genogram can be used to make connections about family health patterns.
d. A genogram begins with a circle in the center of the page.
C. - A genogram can be used to make connections about family health patterns.
A nurse is conducting a health-promotion assessment for a family with a 9-month-old. Which of the following should be of most concern to the nurse?
a. The age of the house in which the family lives
b. Genetic diseases in the family
c. Driving practices in the family
d. Toilet training for the child
A. The age of the house in which the family lives -
A typical 9-month-old is beginning to crawl. Older houses may contain lead-based paint, to which a crawling baby might have access. Lead causes neurological damage and anemia. Genetic diseases are typically not a concern regarding a 9-month-old, although this issue might be important in pregnancy or for couples who are planning a family. Driving practices in a family are not specific to an infant. Driving practices would affect persons of all age groups. The 9-month-old is too young to begin toilet training.
A nurse is providing follow-up care for a family who has recently had a baby. Which of the following topics should the nurse anticipate discussing with the family?
a. Type 1 diabetes
b. Fetal alcohol syndrome
c. Communicable diseases
d. SIDS
D. SIDS
Families in the beginning childbearing stage need education about the risk of SIDS for their infant. After the birth of the child, it is most likely that they do not need education about fetal alcohol syndrome, unless there were issues with alcohol use during the prenatal period. Discussion about communicable diseases and potentially Type 1 diabetes would be more common with families with school-aged children.
