ch. 27 family health risks

A nurse assists a family to obtain food stamps. What is the purpose of this resource? a. To provide support for basic needs b. To offer insurance for the uninsured c. To provide health-related services to families d. To allow non-governmental agencies to operate more effectively

A

A nurse would use a genogram when assessing for which type of family risk? a. Biological b. Economic c. Lifestyle d. Social

A

The nurse clarifies the purpose for a visit during which phase of the home visit process? a. Initiation b. Pre-visit c. In-home d. Post-visit

A

What is being described when a nurse uses the term family policy? a. Anything that is done by the government that directly or indirectly effects families b. Laws that affect families and family living c. Requirements for immunizations for the entire family d. Healthy People 2020 guidelines for healthy families

A

Which activity is a nurse most likely to complete during the post-visit phase of the home visit? a. Document the visit and services provided. b. Conduct a health teaching session. c. Plan the next home visit. d. Seek information about community resources for referrals.

A

A nurse assessing a family recognizes that which behaviors are learned within the family structure? a. Smoking habits and heart disease b. Health values and health habits. c. Chronic illness and disease risk d. Societal norms and values

B

According to Pender, one factor that motivates individuals to participate in health behaviors is the: a. Reduction of health risk by examination of the concepts of family risk related to each individual b. Desire to protect health by using behaviors directed toward decreasing the probability of specific illness or dysfunction c. Use of the Neuman Systems Model to define family health in terms of systems stability d. Realization that health can be defined in many ways and within many cultures

B

The nurse asked the family about its financial resources and the demands on these resources. This is an example of _____ risks. a. Biological b. Economic c. Lifestyle d. Social

B

The process of assessing the presence of specific factors within each category that have been identified as being associated with an increased likelihood of an illness or an unhealthy event is called health: a. Risk reduction b. Risk appraisal c. Risk factors d. Events

B

Which activity would most likely occur during the beginning phase of contracting? a. Mutual division of responsibilities b. Mutual development of a plan c. Mutual setting of time limits d. Mutual implementation of the plan

B

Which health risk would families be most likely to tolerate? a. Newly built power plant b. Smoking cigarettes c. Speeding vehicles near playground d. Industrial pollution

B

Which is a main disadvantage to home visits? a. Convenience for the b. Time spent with one client c. Client control of the setting d. Ability to individualize services

B

Which is an example of an internal family coping strategy that would be best used following a family crisis? a. Asking a distant relative for a loan b. Talking to relatives about stresses and worries c. Attending a local worship service d. Using public assistance to obtain food stamps

B

Which situation is an example of a non-normative life event? a. Adoption of a child b. Loss of a job c. Marriage of a child d. Retirement from work

B

An example of social risk is: a. Inadequate housing b. Lack of education c. High-crime neighborhood d. Lack of insurance

C

During which phase of the home visit process would it be appropriate for the nurse to review the home visit with the family? a. Initiation b. In-home c. Termination d. Post-visit

C

Which nursing activity is part of the termination phase of a home visit? a. Conducting a physical assessment b. Identifying household members c. Summarizing accomplishments of the visit d. Teaching about health

C

Which statement best describes the effects of life events on family health risk? a. Normative events require very little change in family structures and roles. b. Positive events are unlikely to place stress on a family. c. Normative and non-normative events pose potential risks to the health of families. d. Negative life events require change and place stress on a family.

C

When would a nurse use an ecomap? a. When assessing a familys biological risks b. When considering a familys economic risks c. When discussing a familys lifestyle risks d. When examining a familys social risks

D

Which statement is true about transitions? a. Transitions are stressful events for all families. b. Transitions require coping skills which must be taught to some families. c. Transitions address the family skills necessary to meet developmental goals. d. Transitions present new situations and demands for families.

D