Question 1

Which of the following areas is not a realm of family life in the Family Health System (FHS) Model?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

As the family's story emerges, meaningful ____________________ occur, ____________________is built and the groundwork for a/an ____________________ is established.

Accepted Answer

interactions or conversations, trust, relationship or individual-nurse-family relationship

Question 3

List the characteristics of a reflective individual-nurse-family relationship.

Accepted Answer

Thoughtful appraisal from the perspective of others, vulnerability, checking personal reactions, and authentic care that is sensitive to other's needs are four possibilities.

Question 4

Provide an example to demonstrate understanding of the meaning of this statement: Circular communication by a family nurse goes two ways.

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Question 5

Which of the following principles of the concept thinking family is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

The principle that the nurse is the expert about the family health experience is inaccurate. The family members themselves are the experts on their own experiences, and the nurse should work collaboratively with them to gain a holistic understanding of their health and wellbeing.

Question 6

Which of the following statements describing the Family Health System Model (FHS) are accurate?

Accepted Answer

Rationale: The FHS model considers the family as a unit during assessment. Nurses work with families across the lifespan, examining family life dynamics and working with both individuals and the family as a whole to reach a goal of improved health and functioning of the family as a unit.

Question 7

Which of the following assumptions would be made by nurses who think family and intend to practice family-focused nursing care?

Accepted Answer

The individual and family are not separate and families do not always think as a whole. Families may be fragmented by histories of tragedies, misunderstandings, and conflict. Thinking family does not imply that nurses need to solve family problems, especially if they do not relate to health issues. Knowing one's scope of practice facilitates appropriate family-focused nursing care.

Question 8

Which of the following questions is an example of an interventive question by the nurse?

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Question 9

Which of the following outcomes of conducting a 15-minute family interview is unlikely?

Accepted Answer

It is unlikely that a 15-minute family interview will identify several problems that require solution. This requires a more in-depth assessment and intervention process. The other outcomes listed are all possible and important outcomes of a family interview.

Question 10

Which of the following nurse actions demonstrates a nonjudgmental view of a family that has a member with a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that each family member will react differently to health problems demonstrates a nonjudgmental view of the family. The nurse should avoid telling family members how to interact with the chronically ill family member and should not expect all family members to share responsibility for caregiving equally. The nurse should work collaboratively with the family to establish goals for adaptation to the chronic illness.

Question 11

Provide an example to demonstrate understanding of the meaning of this statement: Whatever happens to one person influences the family, and whatever influences the family also influences persons that comprise the family.

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Question 12

Define neutrality and describe its importance in family-focused nursing practice.

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Question 13

Which one of the following aspects of hypothesizing by a family nurse is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

While hypothesizing as a family nurse can guide the family assessment, explore potential strategies, and help to attribute meaning to behaviors, predicting family outcomes is not a reliable aspect of hypothesizing. It is important to focus on identifying potential patterns and exploring options for change, rather than assuming specific outcomes will occur.

Question 14

Which nursing actions would be recommended for a family nurse beginning a relationship with a family?

Accepted Answer

Welcoming care recipients and their families, listening to family stories, and being present are practices nurses use to develop caring relationships with families. Medical and nursing problems are identified after assessment, not as the relationship is developing.

Question 15

Which of the following is an inaccurate example of a therapeutic question included in the 15-minute family interview?

Accepted Answer

This question is not a therapeutic question as it is confrontational and may make the individual defensive. Therapeutic questions should aim to facilitate communication and understanding within the family.

Quiz 8: Developing Ideas for Family-Focused Practice