FAMILY ISSUES

Question 1

How can family function affect the treatment of illness?

A) It has no impact on treatment.
B) It may conflict with behavior patterns and attitudes.
C) It always supports prescribed therapies.
D) It only affects physical health, not mental health

Answer 1

B) It may conflict with behavior patterns and attitudes.

Question 2

Families that seem indifferent or uncooperative may be responding to:

A) Poor fit with family functions, values, and habits.
B) A lack of understanding of the illness.
C) An abundance of resources.
D) Overwhelming support from healthcare providers

Answer 2

A) Poor fit with family functions, values, and habits.

Question 3

The family unit plays a pivotal role in determining:

A) The type of medication prescribed.
B) Whether a family member will receive care.
C) The financial cost of treatment.
D) The location of the hospital.

Answer 3

B) Whether a family member will receive care.

Whether care should be
provided by the family at
home

Question 4

How might a family’s structure be modified when a member experiences illness?

A) It remains unchanged.
B) It may be altered as the member’s capacity reduces.
C) It becomes stronger.
D) It is entirely dependent on external support.

Answer 4

B) It may be altered as the member’s capacity reduces.

Question 5

The state of disequilibrium in a family occurs due to:

A) Increased communication among members
B) Readjustment of power and role relationships
C) Enhanced social support
D) Improved health of the ill member

Answer 5

B) Readjustment of power and role relationships

Question 6

The length of time required to re-establish family equilibrium after an illness depends on:

A) The family’s financial status
B) The age of the family members
C) The type of crisis and available resources
D) The duration of the illness

Answer 6

C) The type of crisis and available resources

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the re-establishment of equilibrium in a family?

A) The member’s definition of the crisis
B) Family communication patterns
C) The type of crisis
D) Resources available to meet the crisis

Answer 7

B) Family communication patterns

Question 8

Chronic illness can lead to which of the following effects on family members?

A) Role accentuation
B) Increased independence
C) Decreased family interaction
D) Enhanced financial stability

Answer 8

A) Role accentuation

Question 9

The impact of a child’s illness on family dynamics primarily affects:

A) The father
B) The wife-mother
C) Siblings equally
D) Extended family members

Answer 9

B) The wife-mother

Question 10

According to Litman (1971), what percentage of family members experience significant effects from chronic illness?

A) 12%
B) 30%
C) 33%
D) 55%

Answer 10

C) 33%

Question 11

What does family structure refer to?

A) The emotional ties between family members
B) The combination of relatives that comprise a family
C) The educational background of family members
D) The financial status of the family

Answer 11

B) The combination of relatives that comprise a family

includes spouses and children

Question 12

Which of the following factors is considered in classifying family structure?

A) Family income
B) Presence of legally married spouses or common-law partners
C) The health status of family members
D) The geographic location of the family

Answer 12

B) Presence of legally married spouses or common-law partners

Question 13

What is the relationship between family size and the use of health services?

A) The larger the family, the more services used per person
B) No relationship exists regardless of family size
C) The larger the family, the fewer services used per person
D) The size of the family has a positive correlation with health service usage

Answer 13

C) The larger the family, the fewer services used per person

Question 14

Which statement is true regarding the consequences of illness in larger families?

A) They experience longer periods of incapacitation
B) They are less likely to have serious problems related to illness
C) They have greater effects on family role relations
D) They consume more health services than smaller families

Answer 14

Answer: B) They are less likely to have serious problems related to illness.

Question 15

Small to average size families (2 to 4 members) are more likely to:

A) Experience fewer role revisions
B) Use fewer health services
C) Experience role alterations and inconvenience
D) Have less impact from chronic illness

Answer 15

C) Experience role alterations and inconvenience

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an effect of family size on health service usage?

A) Larger families use fewer services per person
B) Social class has a significant impact on service usage
C) Larger families face shorter periods of incapacitation
D) Smaller families are more likely to experience role revisions

Answer 16

B) Social class has a significant impact on service usage

Question 17

Pre-child families tend to:

A) Use many health services
B) Use relatively few health services
C) Experience high rates of chronic illness
D) Require significant medical care for children

Answer 17

B) Use relatively few health services

Question 18

Families in the reproductive years are most likely to consume health services for:

A) Chronic illness management
B) Preventive health measures
C) Elderly care
D) Maternal and child care

Answer 18

D) Maternal and child care

Question 19

As children leave home, the total amount of medical care consumed by families typically:

A) Increases significantly
B) Decreases, but the use per family member may increase
C) Remains constant
D) Decreases without any changes in usage per member

Answer 19

B) Decreases, but the use per family member may increase

Question 20

Which factor contributes to increased health service usage in elderly family members?

A) Increased family size
B) Chronic illness susceptibility
C) Higher birth rates
D) Decreased mobility

Answer 20

B) Chronic illness susceptibility

Question 21

According to studies, how do “broken families” compare to intact families regarding child health?

A) Broken families are always less stable.
B) Broken families may be just as stable regarding child health.
C) Intact families have no impact on child health.
D) Broken families cannot provide adequate care.

Answer 21

B) Broken families may be just as stable regarding child health.

Question 22

What factor is NOT mentioned as a reason why broken families might be stable regarding child health?

A) Hidden family arrangements
B) Influence of outside agencies
C) Financial stability
D) Mother’s assumption of medical functions

Answer 22

C) Financial stability

Question 23

Patients with cancer often describe their parents as:

A) Overly nurturing and supportive
B) Aloof and cold
C) Involved and attentive
D) Indifferent to their health

Answer 23

B) Aloof and cold

Question 24

In families where children have asthma, parents are often described as:

A) Supportive and understanding
B) Rejecting or overbearing
C) Detached but caring
D) Strict but loving

Answer 24

B) Rejecting or overbearing

Question 25

What percentage of diabetic patients reported experiencing the loss of a parent or disturbed family life? A) One-fifth B) Over two-thirds C) Half D) One-third

Answer 25

B) Over two-thirds

Question 26

In what proportion of diabetic teens did parental loss occur before the onset of diabetes? A) One-fifth B) One-third C) Half D) Two-thirds

Answer 26

C) Half

Question 27

A diagnosis is considered rare if it affects: A) 1 in 1000 people B) 1 in 2000 people C) 1 in 5000 people D) 1 in 100 people

Answer 27

B) 1 in 2000 people

Question 28

In Canada, approximately how many people have a rare genetic disease? A) 1 in 5 B) 1 in 50 C) 1 in 20 D) 1 in 12

Answer 28

D) 1 in 12

Question 29

What percentage of rare diseases affect children? A) Roughly 50% B) About 60% C) Approximately 80% D) Nearly 90%

Answer 29

C) Approximately 80%.

Question 30

The onset of almost half of rare diseases occurs: A) In adulthood B) In childhood C) In infancy D) During teenage years

Answer 30

B) In childhood

Question 31

Family members often face challenges due to: A) Abundant evidence-based information available B) Limited evidence-based information for disease management C) High-quality care and easy access to services D) Clear guidelines on symptom relief

Answer 31

B) Limited evidence-based information for disease management

Question 32

he uncertainty associated with rare diseases includes: A) Immediate diagnosis and clear care needs B) Delays in diagnosis and lack of knowledge about care needs C) Guaranteed access to all necessary services D) Predictable future care requirements

Answer 32

B) Delays in diagnosis and lack of knowledge about care needs

Question 33

Research indicates that care needs for rare diseases are influenced by: A) The severity of the health condition alone B) Quality of care and barriers to access C) The age of the patient D) The type of healthcare provider

Answer 33

B) Quality of care and barriers to access

Question 34

What are the three main themes identified in the experiences of parents of children with rare diseases? A) Diagnostic journey, seeking services, and peer support B) Diagnosis, treatment, and recovery C) Family dynamics, medical history, and financial burden D) Education, therapy, and medication

Answer 34

A) Diagnostic journey, seeking services, and peer support

Question 35

The phrase "he's writing the book" in the context of the diagnostic journey indicates: A) The child’s condition is well-documented B) There is no precedent or existing knowledge to guide expectations C) The family has access to extensive resources D) The child is creating a guide for others

Answer 35

B) There is no precedent or existing knowledge to guide expectations

Question 36

A lack of formal medical diagnosis can prevent children from accessing: A) General healthcare services B) Routine check-ups C) Emergency medical care D) Additional staffing supports and funding for therapies

Answer 36

D) Additional staffing supports and funding for therapies