Chapter 1

1. A nurse manager on a pediatric floor is preparing an education program on working with familiesfor a group of

newly hired nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental

theory?

a. Describes the stress that is inevitable

b. Emphasizesthat change with one member affectsthe entire family

c. Provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress

d. Defines consistencies in how families change

2. A nurse is assisting a group of parents of adolescents to develop skills that will improve communication within

the family. The nurse hears on parent state, “My son knows he better do what I say.” Which of the following

parenting styles is the parent exhibiting?

a. Authoritarian

b. Permissive

c. Authorative

d. Passive

3. A nurse is performing family assessment. Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that

apply.)

a. Medical history

b. Parent’s education level

c. Child’s physical growth

d. Supportsystems

e. Stressors

4. A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler. The nurse learns that the household

includes the mother, toddler, an older brother, and a grandmother.

a. Related content: describe the composition of this family

i. Extended family: includes at least one parent, one or more children, and other individuals who

are either related or not related.

b. Underlying principles:

i. Two methods the parent can use to positively influence the child

1. Parents have good health

2. Structure and routine is maintained in the household

ii. Two waysthe parent can promote acceptable behavior in the child

1. Validate the child’sfeelings, and offersympathetic explanations

2. Focus on the child’s behavior hen disciplining the child

c. Nursing interventions: 2 additional family assessmentsthe nurse should perform

i. Family characteristics—cultural, religious, and economic influences on behavior and attitude

ii. Environment—availability of and family interactions with community stressors