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Concept of Family Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A statement whose validity is tested on the basis of a sample is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Using the structural approach with a family in therapy, the therapist would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the structural approach in family therapy focuses on improving communication and interaction patterns to create positive change in destructive behavior. This involves restructuring the family dynamics and roles to address underlying issues. Choice A is incorrect because changing family principles may not directly address specific behaviors. Choice C is incorrect as increasing differentiation alone may not target destructive behaviors. Choice D is incorrect as promoting diffuse boundaries can lead to further dysfunction rather than positive change.
Question 3 of 5
Jack and Ann have come to the clinic for family therapy. They have been married for 18 years. Jack had an affair with his secretary 5 years ago. He fired the secretary and assures Ann and the nurse that he has been faithful ever since. Jack tells the nurse, 'We have never been able to get along with each other. We can’t talk about anything . . . all we do is shout at each other. And every time she gets angry with me, she brings up my infidelity. I can’t even imagine how many times each of us has threatened divorce over the years. Our kids don’t have any idea what it is like to have parents who get along with each other. I’ve really had enough!' The nurse would most likely document which of the following in her assessment of this couple?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Marital schism. Marital schism refers to a state of constant conflict and disengagement in a marriage. In this scenario, Jack and Ann exhibit a significant disconnect in their relationship, as evidenced by their inability to communicate effectively, frequent shouting matches, and unresolved issues such as Jack's infidelity. The nurse would likely document a marital schism in her assessment due to the ongoing discord and lack of emotional connection between the couple. Incorrect choices: A: Marital skew typically refers to power imbalances in a relationship, which is not the primary issue in this case. B: Pseudohostility involves false or exaggerated hostility, which is not the main concern in Jack and Ann's situation. C: Double-bind communication involves contradictory messages leading to confusion, which is not the central issue in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
Jenny reported to the high school nurse that her mother drinks too much. She is drunk every afternoon when Jenny gets home from school. Jenny is afraid to invite friends over because of her mother’s behavior. This type of crisis is called:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dispositional crisis. This type of crisis arises from an external event or stressor that overwhelms an individual's usual coping mechanisms. In this case, Jenny's mother's alcoholism is causing distress and fear for Jenny, impacting her ability to function normally. A is incorrect because traumatic stress typically involves a singular event causing intense emotional response. B is incorrect as maturational crisis relates to normal life transitions. D is incorrect as crisis reflecting psychopathology involves mental health conditions as the primary cause of crisis.
Question 5 of 5
The desired outcome of working with an individual who has witnessed a traumatic event and is now experiencing panic anxiety is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it focuses on managing the anxiety at a manageable level, which is a realistic and achievable goal in the short term. This approach acknowledges the individual's current state and aims to provide coping strategies to help them function despite the anxiety. Option A is incorrect as it is unrealistic to expect no anxiety after a traumatic event. Option B is not the immediate priority when the individual is experiencing panic anxiety. Option D is also incorrect as self-acceptance may be a long-term goal but is not the immediate focus in managing panic anxiety.