ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 4 : Health of the Individual, Family, Community,
and Environment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Jim and Alice were recently married. Each has previously been married and had two children. What name is given to this type of family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blended family consists of two adults, each with children from previous relationships, forming a new family unit.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following groups involves all parts of a persons life and is concerned with meeting basic human needs to promote health?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The family is the primary group that influences all aspects of a person's life and supports meeting basic human needs to promote health.
Question 3 of 5
David and Susan are in a committed relationship and live together with their adopted twin boys. Which of the following best describes this type of family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children living together, regardless of whether the children are biological or adopted.
Question 4 of 5
When providing nursing care to a patient, the nurse provides family-centered nursing care. What is one rationale for this nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Family-centered care recognizes that the family plays a significant role in influencing the patient's health and recovery.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is one of the purposes of a family, according to the text?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A family serves to maintain a supportive home base, fostering emotional and physical support for its members.