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Which of the following is NOT a recognized family structure?
What is the primary goal of family nursing?
What characteristic is considered universal to families?
Which model addresses the development of nursing skills from novice to expert?
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Which of the following tasks is NOT one of the eight family tasks?
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What best describes a 'dyad family'?
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What is emphasized by evidence-based family nursing?
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Which statement about family life cycles is accurate?
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Which is a characteristic of a healthy family?
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What is a genogram used for in family assessment?
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Study Notes
Primary Goal
- Promote and maintain optimal family health for childbearing and childrearing
- Provide preconception health care and nursing care throughout pregnancy
- Deliver nursing care to children from birth and to families in various settings
Philosophy
- Family-centered approach
- Community-centered focus
- Evidence-based practice
Goals and Standards
- Global health goals established by UN & WHO in 2000
- Millennium Development Goals aimed at eradicating poverty, literacy, and hunger
- Sustainable Development Goals focused on improving lives and prosperity
Theories
- Callista Roy’s Adaptation Theory: emphasizes adaptation and coping mechanisms
- Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Theory: focuses on patients' self-care and health
- Patricia Benner’s Novice-Expert Model: describes levels of nursing experience
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure patient-centered care
- Foster teamwork and collaboration
- Emphasize evidence-based practices
- Engage in quality improvement and prioritize safety
- Utilize informatics in healthcare
Legal Considerations
- Protect patients' rights and maintain confidentiality
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting
- Be conscientious and aware of legal responsibilities
Ethical Considerations
- Provide factual information while clarifying personal values without bias
Family Definition
- Composed of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption
- Defined by emotional bonds and living together as a household
Family Nursing
- Nursing care that takes into account the whole family unit and dynamics
Family Theory
- Incorporate family viewpoints to address health issues
- Consider family and community perspectives in care
Basic Family Types
- Family Orientation: family into which a person is born
- Family Procreation: family that an individual creates
Family Structures
- Childfree Family: couple without children
- Cohabitation Family: unmarried couple living together
- Nuclear Family: two parents with children
- Extended/Multigenerational Family: includes grandparents and more
- Single-Parent Family: emphasizes special parent-child relationships
- Blended Family: divorced individuals remarry with children
- Dyad Family: two adults living together, often newlyweds
- Binuclear Family: formed after divorce
- Communal Family: individuals choosing to live together
- Gay Family: same-sex couples living together
- Foster Family: temporary guardianship for children
- Adoptive Family: assumes full parental responsibilities
- Polygamous Family: multiple spouses, including polygyny and polyandry
Universal Characteristics of a Family
- Forms a small social system
- Performs basic functions such as care and nurture
- Has a defined structure
- Reflects specific cultural values and roles
- Progresses through life cycle stages
Characteristics of a Healthy Family
- Encourages growth and interaction among members
- Supports fulfillment and personal mastery
Family Tasks
- Physical Maintenance: provision of basic needs such as food and shelter
- Socialization of Members: teaching norms and values to family members
- Resource Allocation: distributing resources effectively within the family
- Maintenance of Order: ensuring organizational structure
- Division of Labor: sharing of responsibilities
- Reproduction and Recruitment: managing family member roles and introductions
- Integration into Society: connecting family members to the larger community
- Maintenance of Motivation and Morale: fostering encouragement and support
Family Life Cycle Stages
- Stage 1: Marriage
- Stage 2: Early Child-Bearing Family
- Stage 3: Family with Preschool Children
- Stage 4: Family with School-Age Children
- Stage 5: Family with Adolescents
- Stage 6: Launching Stage Family
- Stage 7: Family of Middle Years
- Stage 8: Family in Retirement
Special Family Concepts
- Boomerang Generation: young adults returning home post-college
- Sandwich Family: adults caring for both aging parents and children
- Empty Nest Syndrome: feelings of loneliness and grief post-children leaving
Family Assessment Tools
- Genogram: details family structure, history, and roles
- Ecomap: depicts family relationships with the community
- Family APGAR: screening tool for family function
Nursing Role in Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Obstetrics: care of women during pregnancy and childbirth
- Gynecology: study of female reproductive systems
- Andrology: specialty focused on male reproductive health
- Pediatrics: branch dedicated to children's health
- Neonatology: care of newborns and infants
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This quiz covers the key components of family health promotion and optimal childbearing. It explores the provision of nursing care from preconception through to child-rearing, emphasizing a family-centered and evidence-based approach. Additionally, the quiz highlights global health goals set by the UN and WHO.
