CHILDREARING FAMILY REVIEW MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE 2026/2027
Functional health pattern alteration - CORRECT ANSWER- A possible change
in health behavior, such as a parent smoking around a child with asthma despite
advice against it.
Infant's weight below the 3rd percentile - CORRECT ANSWER- A condition
indicating potential health issues, especially when the mother does not comply
with the feeding regimen.
Concrete operational stage - CORRECT ANSWER- A developmental stage
where children can understand the link between stress and symptoms of
diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Health behavior prediction model - CORRECT ANSWER- A framework used
to discuss lifestyle changes, such as the behavioral change model, health belief
model, health promotion model, or transtheoretical model.
Health belief and self-efficacy model - CORRECT ANSWER- A teaching
approach that encourages children to manage asthma by understanding their
health and the importance of medication adherence.
Stage of change - CORRECT ANSWER- The phase in which an individual
expresses a desire to lose weight but is reluctant to give up certain foods,
indicating contemplation.
,Maintenance stage of change - CORRECT ANSWER- A phase where an
individual who quit smoking experiences cravings and must manage social
situations involving smoking.
Diabetes management - CORRECT ANSWER- The process of monitoring and
controlling blood sugar levels, which may involve assessing parental support
and knowledge.
Motivational Interviewing - CORRECT ANSWER- A counseling approach
that involves enhancing a patient's motivation to change by exploring and
resolving ambivalence.
Reframing Technique - CORRECT ANSWER- A technique used to help
clients view a situation from a different perspective, often to reduce negative
feelings.
FleschKincaid Readability Test - CORRECT ANSWER- A tool used to
estimate the reading level of English texts.
Gunning Fog Index - CORRECT ANSWER- A readability test that estimates
the years of formal education needed to understand a text.
SMOG - CORRECT ANSWER- A readability formula that estimates the years
of education needed to understand a piece of writing.
Health Literacy - CORRECT ANSWER- The ability to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions.
Sleep Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER- Conditions that impact the quality,
timing, and amount of sleep, which can affect overall health.
,Leptin - CORRECT ANSWER- A hormone that helps to regulate energy
balance by inhibiting hunger.
Ghrelin - CORRECT ANSWER- A hormone that stimulates appetite,
increasing food intake and promoting fat storage.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - CORRECT ANSWER- The sudden
and unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant, usually during sleep.
Optimal Sleep for Infants - CORRECT ANSWER- The recommended amount
of sleep for a 2-week-old infant is 15 to 18 hours per day.
Bedsharing and SIDS - CORRECT ANSWER- Bedsharing with infants greatly
increases the risk of SIDS.
Breastfeeding and SIDS - CORRECT ANSWER- Breastfeeding does not
appear to have any influence on SIDS risk.
Day Care and SIDS - CORRECT ANSWER- Infants who attend day care have
a higher than usual incidence of SIDS.
Immunization and SIDS - CORRECT ANSWER- There is no difference in
SIDS rates in immunized versus nonimmunized infants.
Child Sleep Patterns - CORRECT ANSWER- Most sleep disorders in children
are benign and will be outgrown.
Sleep Log - CORRECT ANSWER- A record kept by parents to track their
child's sleep patterns.
, Weight Management in Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER- Counseling
strategies for obese adolescents to help them manage weight without giving up
favorite foods.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER- Symptoms
experienced after quitting smoking, which are typically temporary.
Consultation with a Dietician - CORRECT ANSWER- A recommendation for
developing an appropriate diet for children who are overweight.
Sleep Study - CORRECT ANSWER- An assessment conducted to diagnose
sleep disorders.
Child's Daytime Naps - CORRECT ANSWER- Children may need longer
daytime naps to compensate for lost sleep.
Obesity in Adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER- A condition where
adolescents have excessive body fat that may impair health.
Parental Involvement in Care - CORRECT ANSWER- The active participation
of parents in their child's health and treatment.
Assessment of Sleep Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER- Evaluating sleep
patterns and behaviors to identify potential sleep disorders.
Importance of Diabetes Control - CORRECT ANSWER- Reminding parents
about the significance of managing their child's diabetes effectively.
Social Worker Referral - CORRECT ANSWER- Referring families to social
workers to help overcome obstacles to care.