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imowrer · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An APRN-PMH is working with a college student who has been exhibiting mild but unprecedented signs of psychosis.

Knowing the relationship between mental illness and family history, the nurse uses which tool to assess for a possible inheritance-based cause of mental illness?
A) The CFMA Scale
B) Genogram
C) Ecomap
D) Mental status exam

Question 2

A middle-aged woman with a busy family life has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. The family has received support from their relatives and the woman and her husband have joined a community support group.

These relationships will help the family achieve what?
A) Adjustment
B) Adaptation
C) Perception change
D) First order change

shewald78 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The genogram is an illustration of the family tree that demonstrates genetic connections; family transitions such as marriages, birth of children, and deaths; and health conditions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Adaptation is the outcome of adjusting to stress and is achieved through reciprocal relationships between family and community. Change will not be the primary outcome of these relationships.