Trusted Questions & Answers
1. How might the established long-term relationship of the couple affect their
approach to parenting and family dynamics?
Their relationship may cause them to rely solely on external support.
Their relationship has no impact on their parenting approach.
Their established relationship may provide a strong support system
and shared values in parenting.
Their relationship may lead to conflicts over parenting styles.
2. Describe the characteristics that define a blended family in the context of
nursing communication.
A blended family consists only of biological children from one couple.
A blended family is formed when a single parent remarries.
A blended family is characterized by multiple generations living
together.
A blended family includes children from previous relationships and
current unions, requiring nurses to navigate complex family
dynamics.
3. Which of the following family dynamics is suggestive of dysfunction?
A father assists his teenage daughter in preparing a resume for a part-
time job since she has little experience in such matters.
Two boys, aged 8 and 10, are expected to forego visits to their friends'
houses on Sunday mornings so that the family can attend church.
A mother depends on her young son for her emotional needs since
experiencing abandonment by her former partner.
, An 11-year-old boy has become increasingly dependent on his mother
in the weeks of his transition to middle school.
4. What term describes the factors that influence how messages are received
and interpreted in communication?
Therapeutic communication
Nonverbal cues
Paralinguistics
Metacommunication
5. When assessing a family, the nurse gathers data about who assumes the
primary responsibility for decision making and finances. The nurse is
assessing which family function?
Boundary setting
Socialization
Education
Management
Communication
6. What is one effective communication technique a nurse can use with a
patient newly diagnosed with hypertension?
Waiting until the patient is awake for a few hours.
Presenting a laminated poster depicting low sodium foods.
Engaging in a humorous conversation about hypertension.
Helping the patient identify reasonable weight loss goals.