Chapter 33 Health Assessment in Nursing 5th Edition by Janet R. Weber, Jane H. Kelley

Chapter 33 Health Assessment in Nursing 5th Edition by Janet R. Weber, Jane H. Kelley

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. A nurse is preparing to assess a family. The nurse best adopts the view of the family unit
as being a system by using which approach?
A) Focusing on each individual member’s health problems
B) Identifying strengths and problem areas within the family structure
C) Educating the sick client about methods to maintain independence
D) Fostering emotional support for each family member
2. When doing a family assessment, what components are most essential for the nurse to
include?
A) Structure, development, and function
B) Development, boundaries, and culture
C) Communication, expectations, and strengths
D) Socialization, development, and problems
3. A nurse is attempting to view a whole family as a unit to obtain a view of the family
composition. How can the nurse best achieve this goal?
A) Compile a list of family members.
B) Construct a family genogram.
C) Determine the internal power structure.
D) Identify communication patterns.
4. After creating a family genogram, the nurse evaluates it, usually prioritizing which of
the following components?
A) Psychosocial interaction problems between family members
B) Communication patterns between generations
C) Power structure within the family configuration
D) Health-illness patterns through the generations
5. When assessing a family that is known to be highly functional, the nurse would most
likely find which type of boundaries?
A) Clearly defined
B) Diffuse
C) Rigid
D) Hierarchical

Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A