NSG 527 Final Exam Study
Guide
Family Unit - Answer>> Success or failure of individuals in
society is dependent upon stability of the:
The two purposes of the family are: - Answer>> 1. Meeting the
needs of society 2. Meeting the needs of the individuals in the
family
Healthy families exhibit the following characteristics: (Beaver and
Hampton) - Answer>> Effective skills for negotiating problems
Are clear, open and spontaneous in expressing emotions and
decisions
Respect the feelings of others
Encourage others to be independent
Hold others personally accountable for their actions
Display warmth and closeness toward each other
Stage 1 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
Family Efforts at Health Promotion-Many lifestyles that affect
health are learned in the family. Tobacco use is an example of
this. Health promotion, prevention, and risk reduction are
impacted by families.
Three causal relationships that can alter family health status
include - Answer>> marriage
parenthood
social support systems
, Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
Family Appraisal of Symptoms-This stage begins when a family
member has symptoms
Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
Care Seeking-A decision is made to seek medical care. Family
members are consulted as needed for advice and
recommendations, which may include on home remedies and
self-medication
Stage 4 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
Referral and Obtaining Care-Contact with a health care provider
is initiated. This can be based upon the severity of the patient's
condition, family's culture, health beliefs, availability, and
accessibility.
Stage 5 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
Acute Response to Illness by Client and Family-The patient takes
on the "sick role" and adaptation in this role begins with the
patient and family.
Stage 6 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - Answer>>
adaptation to Illness and Recovery- Support of the patient by the
family unit begins for convalescing and rehabilitating. Coping and
adaptation about the illness begins at this stage.
Family as Context - Answer>> The patient is an individual with
family members who are usually the primary resource for them.
The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary
for assessment and intervention of care.
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