RN Exam Practice
Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 868 of 2368

Which family does the nurse identify as having a risk factor for adverse childhood experiences?

  1. A family whose members work through conflicts in a peaceful way together
  2. A family whose caregivers have steady employment and stable housing
  3. A family whose children have caring adult mentors outside of the home
  4. A family that is isolated and lacks a support system of friends or relatives
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Correct answer: A family that is isolated and lacks a support system of friends or relatives

Isolation without a support system is a risk factor. The other families show protective factors.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Family Dynamics: Risk Factors and Protective Factors. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026