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Concept of Family Health Care Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse contributed to a staff education program about transmission precautions to use when caring for a patient who has AIDS. Which statement by a staff member indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Wear clean gloves for body fluid contact." This is correct because wearing clean gloves when coming into contact with body fluids is essential to prevent the transmission of infections like AIDS. Sterile gloves are not necessary for routine patient care, and wearing a mask or waterproof gown is not indicated unless there is a specific risk of droplet or airborne transmission. Thus, the staff member demonstrating an understanding of using clean gloves for body fluid contact shows knowledge of proper transmission precautions for caring for a patient with AIDS.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for a patient who is HIV positive. Which action should the nurse take when following standard precautions for protection from HIV exposure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Put on gloves before touching body fluids. This is because wearing gloves is a standard precaution to prevent exposure to HIV through contact with bodily fluids. Gloves create a barrier between the nurse's skin and the patient's fluids, reducing the risk of transmission. Recapitulating needles (B) can increase the risk of needle-stick injuries. Washing own open skin lesions (C) is important for personal hygiene but does not prevent HIV transmission. Removing one finger on a glove (D) compromises the protective barrier and exposes the nurse to potential infection.