NURS 5433 FNP II Midterm Exam Review (2026-2027) -
Family Nursing | UTA
1. A home health nurse is caring for a client after a stroke. The nurse plans to
interview each family member to see how they might help the client progress
toward recovery. The nurse is using which of the following approaches to
family health?
family as context
family as a system
family as a component of society
family as a client
2. How do families contribute to the economic stability of children within the
broader economy?
Families contribute by providing financial support and resources
that enable children to access education and healthcare.
Families contribute by encouraging children to work at a young age.
Families contribute by focusing solely on leisure activities for children.
Families contribute by limiting children's social interactions to save
money.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient in hospice. As she observes the family
dynamics, she notes that the patient is getting adequate care, but the wife is
not sleeping well and needs rest. The nurse also assesses the need for better
family nutrition and meals assistance. The nurse discusses these assessments
with the patient and his family and formulates a plan of care with them to
address these issues. The nurse is utilizing which approach to family nursing
practice?
Family as context
, Family as system
Family as patient
Autocratic determination
4. Describe how family processes influence health outcomes in nursing
practice.
Family processes are solely determined by the family's economic
status.
Family processes only affect the emotional well-being of family
members.
Family processes are irrelevant to health outcomes in nursing practice.
Family processes, such as communication and decision-making,
significantly influence health outcomes by affecting how families
manage health-related issues.
5. What does role strain refer to in family dynamics?
The emotional support provided by family members.
The communication patterns within a family.
The stress experienced when an individual has difficulty fulfilling
the demands of their family role.
The conflict between different family members' roles.
6. What is the primary focus of the 'Family as System' approach in nursing?
The individual health of each family member.
The historical background of the family.
, The interdependence of family members and their collective impact
on health.
The financial resources available to the family.
7. Family health promotion can be defined as:
having medical bills less than $1000.00 per year.
living longer than the life expectancy.
having a quality and dignified death.
achieving maximum family well-being.
8. In considering the impact of family on health care, the FNP is aware that:
The family structure is a consistent and static phenomenon.
Family is considered only in cases of chronic illness.
The family has a significant impact on the health and well-being of
its individual members.
Family members develop according to an established pattern.
, 9. Studies in public health have suggested three major types of health -related
behaviors to include:
1. Preventive Health Behavior: action taken when a person wants to avoid
being ill or having a problem- primary prevention. E.g. a mother takes her
child for immunization
2. Illness Behavior: action taken when a person recognizes signs or symptoms
that suggest a pending illness e.g. a mother gives her child cough medicine
after hearing her wheeze (Secondary prevention)
3. Operant conditioning
4. sick-role Behavior: action taken once an individual has been diagnosed
(either self or medical diagnosis)-Tertiary prevention. E.g. a mother decides
that her child has malaria and takes him to the clinic for treatment
2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3
1, 3 & 4
1, 2, & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4
10. Describe how family dynamics can influence health outcomes in nursing
practice.
Family dynamics only affect financial decisions regarding health care.
Family dynamics have no impact on health outcomes.
Family dynamics are irrelevant to nursing practice.
Family dynamics can affect communication and decision-making,
which in turn influence health outcomes.
11. Describe how understanding family structure can influence nursing care.
Family Nursing | UTA
1. A home health nurse is caring for a client after a stroke. The nurse plans to
interview each family member to see how they might help the client progress
toward recovery. The nurse is using which of the following approaches to
family health?
family as context
family as a system
family as a component of society
family as a client
2. How do families contribute to the economic stability of children within the
broader economy?
Families contribute by providing financial support and resources
that enable children to access education and healthcare.
Families contribute by encouraging children to work at a young age.
Families contribute by focusing solely on leisure activities for children.
Families contribute by limiting children's social interactions to save
money.
3. The nurse is caring for a patient in hospice. As she observes the family
dynamics, she notes that the patient is getting adequate care, but the wife is
not sleeping well and needs rest. The nurse also assesses the need for better
family nutrition and meals assistance. The nurse discusses these assessments
with the patient and his family and formulates a plan of care with them to
address these issues. The nurse is utilizing which approach to family nursing
practice?
Family as context
, Family as system
Family as patient
Autocratic determination
4. Describe how family processes influence health outcomes in nursing
practice.
Family processes are solely determined by the family's economic
status.
Family processes only affect the emotional well-being of family
members.
Family processes are irrelevant to health outcomes in nursing practice.
Family processes, such as communication and decision-making,
significantly influence health outcomes by affecting how families
manage health-related issues.
5. What does role strain refer to in family dynamics?
The emotional support provided by family members.
The communication patterns within a family.
The stress experienced when an individual has difficulty fulfilling
the demands of their family role.
The conflict between different family members' roles.
6. What is the primary focus of the 'Family as System' approach in nursing?
The individual health of each family member.
The historical background of the family.
, The interdependence of family members and their collective impact
on health.
The financial resources available to the family.
7. Family health promotion can be defined as:
having medical bills less than $1000.00 per year.
living longer than the life expectancy.
having a quality and dignified death.
achieving maximum family well-being.
8. In considering the impact of family on health care, the FNP is aware that:
The family structure is a consistent and static phenomenon.
Family is considered only in cases of chronic illness.
The family has a significant impact on the health and well-being of
its individual members.
Family members develop according to an established pattern.
, 9. Studies in public health have suggested three major types of health -related
behaviors to include:
1. Preventive Health Behavior: action taken when a person wants to avoid
being ill or having a problem- primary prevention. E.g. a mother takes her
child for immunization
2. Illness Behavior: action taken when a person recognizes signs or symptoms
that suggest a pending illness e.g. a mother gives her child cough medicine
after hearing her wheeze (Secondary prevention)
3. Operant conditioning
4. sick-role Behavior: action taken once an individual has been diagnosed
(either self or medical diagnosis)-Tertiary prevention. E.g. a mother decides
that her child has malaria and takes him to the clinic for treatment
2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 3
1, 3 & 4
1, 2, & 4
1, 2, 3 & 4
10. Describe how family dynamics can influence health outcomes in nursing
practice.
Family dynamics only affect financial decisions regarding health care.
Family dynamics have no impact on health outcomes.
Family dynamics are irrelevant to nursing practice.
Family dynamics can affect communication and decision-making,
which in turn influence health outcomes.
11. Describe how understanding family structure can influence nursing care.
