Parents of a preschool child ask the nurse, "Should we set rules for our child as part of a discipline plan?" Which is an accurate response by the nurse?

a. "It is best to delay the punishment if a rule is broken."

b. "The child is too young for rules. At this age, unrestricted freedom is best."

c. "It is best to set the rules and reason with the child when the rules are broken."

d. "Set clear and reasonable rules and expect the same behavior regardless of the circumstances."

Asnwer: D. "Set clear and reasonable rules and expect the same behavior regardless of the circumstance."

The nurse is caring for an adolescent hospitalized for asthma. The adolescent belongs to a large family. The nurse recognizes that the adolescent is likely to relate to which group?

a. Peers

b. Parents

c. Siblings

d. Teachers

Asnwer: A. peers

The nurse is explaining different parenting styles to a group of parents. The nurse explains that an authoritative parenting style can lead to which child behavior?

a. Shyness

b. Self-reliance

c. Submissiveness

d. Self-consciousness

Asnwer: B. Self-reliance

A foster parent is talking to the nurse about the health care needs for the child who has been placed in the parent's care. Which statement best describes the health care needs of foster children?

a. Foster children always come from abusive households and are emotionally fragile.

b. Foster children tend to have a higher than normal incidence of acute and chronic health problems.

c. Foster children are usually born prematurely and require technologically advanced health care.

d. Foster children will not stay in the home for an extended period, so health care needs are not as important as emotional fulfillment.

Asnwer: B. Foster children tend to have a higher than normal incidence of acute and chronic health problems.

The nurse is planning to counsel family members as a group to assess the family's group dynamics. Which theoretic family model is the nurse using as a framework?

a. Feminist theory

b. Family stress theory

c. Family systems theory

d. Developmental theory

Asnwer: C. Family systems theory.

The nurse is reviewing the importance of role learning for children. The nurse understands that children's roles are primarily shaped by which members?

a. Peers

b. Parents

c. Siblings

d. Grandparents

Asnwer: B. Parents