2 Very rigid structure
4 Extremely open structure
A very rigid structure dictates the ability of one family member to do a task. The family
faces difficulty when the member is unable to do the specified task. Extremely open
structure may lead to inconsistent behavior patterns, which can confuse the family
members. An open structure can promote healthy family relationships, because the
family can adjust to sudden changes. The adaptable family structure makes it easy for
family members to adapt during a crisis or sudden changes and still maintain healthy
relationships. A blended family is not a type of family structure.
Give this one a try later!
The nurse is explaining family structure to a group of nursing students.
Which type of family structures need to be modified? Select all that apply.
1
Open structure
2
Very rigid structure
3
, Blended family
4
Extremely open structure
5
Adaptable family structure
1
Observe the patient's appearance.
2
Ask the patient about changes in eating patterns.
3
Ask the patient about changes in his or her sleeping pattern.
5
Observe the patient's response to the questions asked.
A disheveled appearance and poor grooming indicate ineffective coping. Changes in
eating patterns and a lack of interest in food may indicate the patient is not coping
well. Ineffective coping can also alter the sleep pattern. The patient may sleep
excessively. An inaccurate response to questions asked and the inability to
concentrate indicate ineffective coping.
Give this one a try later!
, The nurse is interviewing a 37-year-old patient who is not coping well with
a recent loss of employment. Which activities should the nurse perform to
assess coping in the patient? Select all that apply.
1
Observe the patient's appearance.
2
Ask the patient about changes in eating patterns.
3
Ask the patient about changes in his or her sleeping pattern.
4
Ask the patient about his or her ability to remember a recent event.
5
Observe the patient's response to the questions asked.
1. Alarm reaction
2. Resistance
5. Exhaustion
The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a reaction to stress. It can be triggered
directly by physical stress such as an injury or indirectly by psychological stress. It has
three stages that describe how the body reacts to different stressors. These stages
include the alarm reaction, resistance stage, and exhaustion stage. The alarm stage is
characterized by rising hormone levels. The resistance stage is characterized by body
reactions in opposition to the alarm reactions. The exhaustion stage occurs when the
body has depleted its resources. Appraisal is the continuous process of being aware
of the stressors and the coping mechanisms. Crisis occurs in response to the body's
stressors.
Give this one a try later!
, What are the different stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
Select all that apply.
1
Alarm reaction
2
Resistance
3
Appraisal
4
Crisis
5
Exhaustion
2
A blended family
Blended families result when two people who have children from a previous marriage
or relationship marry.
Give this one a try later!
A family includes a mother, stepfather, two teenage biological daughters of
the mother, and a biological daughter of the father. Of what type of family
is this an example?
1
A nuclear family
2
A blended family
3
An extended family
4
An alternative family
4 Extremely open structure
A very rigid structure dictates the ability of one family member to do a task. The family
faces difficulty when the member is unable to do the specified task. Extremely open
structure may lead to inconsistent behavior patterns, which can confuse the family
members. An open structure can promote healthy family relationships, because the
family can adjust to sudden changes. The adaptable family structure makes it easy for
family members to adapt during a crisis or sudden changes and still maintain healthy
relationships. A blended family is not a type of family structure.
Give this one a try later!
The nurse is explaining family structure to a group of nursing students.
Which type of family structures need to be modified? Select all that apply.
1
Open structure
2
Very rigid structure
3
, Blended family
4
Extremely open structure
5
Adaptable family structure
1
Observe the patient's appearance.
2
Ask the patient about changes in eating patterns.
3
Ask the patient about changes in his or her sleeping pattern.
5
Observe the patient's response to the questions asked.
A disheveled appearance and poor grooming indicate ineffective coping. Changes in
eating patterns and a lack of interest in food may indicate the patient is not coping
well. Ineffective coping can also alter the sleep pattern. The patient may sleep
excessively. An inaccurate response to questions asked and the inability to
concentrate indicate ineffective coping.
Give this one a try later!
, The nurse is interviewing a 37-year-old patient who is not coping well with
a recent loss of employment. Which activities should the nurse perform to
assess coping in the patient? Select all that apply.
1
Observe the patient's appearance.
2
Ask the patient about changes in eating patterns.
3
Ask the patient about changes in his or her sleeping pattern.
4
Ask the patient about his or her ability to remember a recent event.
5
Observe the patient's response to the questions asked.
1. Alarm reaction
2. Resistance
5. Exhaustion
The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is a reaction to stress. It can be triggered
directly by physical stress such as an injury or indirectly by psychological stress. It has
three stages that describe how the body reacts to different stressors. These stages
include the alarm reaction, resistance stage, and exhaustion stage. The alarm stage is
characterized by rising hormone levels. The resistance stage is characterized by body
reactions in opposition to the alarm reactions. The exhaustion stage occurs when the
body has depleted its resources. Appraisal is the continuous process of being aware
of the stressors and the coping mechanisms. Crisis occurs in response to the body's
stressors.
Give this one a try later!
, What are the different stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
Select all that apply.
1
Alarm reaction
2
Resistance
3
Appraisal
4
Crisis
5
Exhaustion
2
A blended family
Blended families result when two people who have children from a previous marriage
or relationship marry.
Give this one a try later!
A family includes a mother, stepfather, two teenage biological daughters of
the mother, and a biological daughter of the father. Of what type of family
is this an example?
1
A nuclear family
2
A blended family
3
An extended family
4
An alternative family
