Family Health Nursing Week 4

Questions and Answers

What defines a nuclear family?

A man with multiple spouses

A husband, wife, and their immediate children (correct)

An unmarried couple living together

A family consisting of three generations

Which type of family includes children from previous marriages?

Blended Family (correct)

Single Parent Family

Nuclear Family

Extended Family

What term describes the scenario where a family member's dysfunction affects the whole family unit?

Nuclear bond

Family structure

Ripple effect (correct)

Emotional attachment

What is an example of an extended family?

Parents living with grandparents and their children Signup and view all the answers

Which family type involves two adults living together without being married?

Cohabiting Family Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to view families as a critical resource?

They give care to all their members Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a dyad family?

A husband and wife without children Signup and view all the answers

Which family type includes a man with more than one spouse?

Compound Family Signup and view all the answers

Which definition describes a family as a group of persons living together related by blood, marriage, or adoption?

National Statistical Coordination Board, NSCB 2008 Signup and view all the answers

How does the economic function of a rural family differ from that of an urban family?

Rural families work together in production, urban families focus on consumption. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of family in physical maintenance?

Ensuring survival needs like food and shelter Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of family role focuses on companionship and meeting emotional needs?

Welfare and Protection Signup and view all the answers

According to Allen et al., 2000, how is a family characterized?

By people related through birth, marriage, adoption, or choice Signup and view all the answers

What role does family play in relation to social mobility?

Social mobility can influence a family's future social class. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions focuses on a family as a social unit interacting with the larger society?

Johnson, 2000 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about family is incorrect?

Urban families always provide for their members' physical needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of healthy families regarding autonomy?

They support the growth and autonomy of each member. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a value taught by families with adolescents?

Fostering responsibility and service to others. Signup and view all the answers

What is an initial focus of families during a midlife reexamination?

Concern for the older generation. Signup and view all the answers

How do healthy families cope with stress according to the content?

By adapting and growing from stressful experiences. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paggalang' represent in traditional Filipino family values?

The importance of respect within relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is a behavior associated with the middle generation in aging families?

Supporting the older generation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a trait of healthy families?

They avoid discussions about death. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme during the midlife reexamination process?

Reassessment of relationships and priorities. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used in Filipino culture to show respect to elders?

Po Signup and view all the answers

Which traditional practice is commonly associated with healing in Filipino culture?

Hilot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pakikisama' primarily emphasize in Filipino culture?

Collective harmony Signup and view all the answers

What phrase is typically used to respectfully address an older sister in Filipino culture?

Ate Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is NOT commonly used in Hilot therapy?

Ginger Signup and view all the answers

In what way can younger family members show respect to older siblings?

By calling them 'kuya' or 'ate' Signup and view all the answers

What is a common attitude among Filipinos related to social acceptance?

Yearning to be accepted and well-liked Signup and view all the answers

What gesture is used to show respect when greeting or saying goodbye to elders?

Kissing hands Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as a primary function of the family?

Procreation Signup and view all the answers

Which subsystem of the family involves the dynamic between parents and children?

Parent-Child Subsystem Signup and view all the answers

What role does socialization play within a family?

Facilitates the learning of societal norms Signup and view all the answers

According to the Family Life Cycle, what marks the beginning of a family?

Marriage or commitment as a couple Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of family function involves identifying health risks for the family group?

Case finding Signup and view all the answers

How does the family serve in terms of status placement in society?

It ranks members into social classes. Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT considered a health task for families according to Freeman and Heinrich?

Providing financial stability Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of improving nursing care in relation to family systems?

To enhance understanding of family dynamics and provide holistic care. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Family

Family is defined as a group of persons usually living together, connected by blood, marriage, or adoption (NSCB 2008).
It serves as a social unit interacting with larger society (Johnson, 2000).
Families can be formed through birth, marriage, adoption, or choice (Allen et al., 2000).
Emotional bonds and sharing are key characteristics of families (Freidman et al., 2003).

Types of Family

Nuclear Family: Consists of a husband, wife, and their immediate children.
Dyad Family: Involves a husband and wife without children.
Extended Family: Comprises three generations or more, including relatives like grandparents or married siblings.
Blended Family: One or both spouses have children from previous relationships.
Compound Family: A family structure where one man has multiple spouses.
Cohabiting Family: An unmarried couple living together.
Single Parent Family: Results from the death of a spouse, separation, or unplanned pregnancy.
Gay or Lesbian Family: A family unit formed by a cohabiting same-sex couple.

Functions of the Family

Procreation: Family remains fundamental for reproduction and raising children.
Socialization: Families teach children how to become productive members of society.
Status Placement: Families confer societal ranks that place members within social classes.

Family as a Client

Community health nursing recognizes the family as a vital unit in health care, reflecting individual health within a family context.
Families are crucial resources, providing care and support to each other.
Dysfunction within a family unit can impact all members, highlighting the "ripple effect."
Nurses can identify health risks and issues early through family involvement.
Holistic nursing care improves when families are included in the care process.

Family as a System

General System Theory explains family interactions with larger societal units and smaller internal units.
Three major subsystems include:
- Parent-Child Subsystem: Defines parent-child relationships.
- Marital Subsystem: Focuses on the relationship between spouses.
- Sibling-Sibling Subsystem: Considers relationships among siblings.

Developmental Stages of the Family

Beginning Family: Formation through marriage or commitment.
Families with Adolescents: Involves shifts in autonomy and marital dynamics.
Aging Families: Focus on maintenance of individual and couple functioning while adjusting to the aging process.

Traditional Filipino Family Values and Traits

Paggalang (Respect): Emphasizes respect for elders, commonly expressed through language and gestures.
Pakikisama (Helping Others): Reflects the Filipino value of community and social harmony.

Family Health Tasks

Families play a key role in health promotion and disease prevention.
Tasks include breastfeeding, providing nutritious diets, and facilitating medical care, such as regular health check-ups.

Traditional Health Care Practices in the Philippines

Hilot: A traditional Filipino healing practice involving massage and the use of native herbs known for their therapeutic properties.
Different manghihilot specialists include comadronas (post-natal massage experts) and acupressurists (who align nerves).

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This quiz covers key concepts from Week 4 of the Family Health Nursing course, focusing on the definition of family and its impact on community health. It is designed for 2nd year BS Nursing students in their first semester. Test your understanding of the social dynamics affecting family health.