Genetics and Ethical Considerations

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What is the chance that the sons of a carrier mother have the condition?

75%
25%
100%
50% (correct)

What type of testing is performed on healthy individuals to detect inherited mutations?

Predictive or presymptomatic (correct)
DTC genetic testing
Pharmacogenetic testing (PGx)
Prenatal Dx

Which genetic test is performed on a fetus?

Prenatal Dx (correct)
Predictive or presymptomatic
Pharmacogenetic testing (PGx)
DTC genetic testing

What does pharmacogenetic testing (PGx) analyze?

How drugs may move through the body (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of genetic testing is marketed directly to the general public?

DTC genetic testing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who determines whether to reveal information about genetic risks?

The individual (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must be obtained from a patient before sharing their genetic information with family members?

Patient consent (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason for a family to avoid sharing genetic information?

To protect others from sadness or worry (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which system in the bioecological systems theory involves direct interactions, such as those with family and friends?

Microsystem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the mesosystem in bioecological systems theory describe?

The interactions between different microsystems. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered part of the exosystem?

A parent’s workplace (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which system includes cultural and societal beliefs, like religion or political systems?

Macrosystem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of development does the chronosystem consider?

The influence of time and historical events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Jones' Levels of Racism model?

Understanding of health disparities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of institutionalized racism in healthcare?

Unequal access to healthcare facilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does personally mediated racism refer to?

Prejudice and discrimination based on race (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of internalized racism in healthcare?

Belief that one does not deserve good healthcare. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In family health nursing, what is one way nurses can advocate for needed family policies?

Contacting elected representatives. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of healthcare provider bias leading to unequal treatment?

Prescribing less pain medication to Black patients compared to white patients. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does culturally-sensitive family-centered care encourage nurses to do?

Promote health equity. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might cultural norms and values affect healthcare?

By affecting how individuals and families access and use healthcare resources. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a social address factor that contributes to health status?

Race (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can internalized stress resulting from societal messages do?

Cause chronic stress (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact do cultural beliefs have on health behaviors?

They shape health behaviors and attitudes toward health care. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an explicit family policy?

Policies around adoption (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of social determinants of health?

Where an individual lives, learns, & works (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered an implicit family policy?

Traffic laws (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is closely related to social determinants of health?

Access to and use of resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Living conditions and housing stability fall under which category?

Housing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do explicit family policies directly address?

Family-related issues (D) Signup and view all the answers

Availability and safety of public transport options are related to:

Public Safety and Transportation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor related to health can be influenced by cultural and social elements?

Economic opportunities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core tenet of family-focused care?

Focusing on the assessment and care of the individual client within the context of their family. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of 'family' in the context of healthcare?

Two or more individuals who depend on one another for emotional, physical, and/or economic support. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is included in the definition of family health?

Cultural factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

How might a family's socioeconomic status MOST directly affect their health?

By changing their access to healthcare, quality food, safe housing, and medicine. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does health literacy play within a family regarding health outcomes?

It determines how well family members understand health conditions and treatment plans. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way families can influence health behaviors?

By providing knowledge about nutrition, disease prevention, and the importance of medical care. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what key area can emotional and psychological support from family members assist during illness?

Improving coping mechanisms. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What could result from misinformation within a family?

Poor health choices (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following involves providing emotional support to family members?

Therapeutic (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do theories provide in the context of family nursing?

A systematic view of phenomena and relations among variables (A) Signup and view all the answers

The family activity of engaging in activities that promote fun and relaxation is known as what?

Recreational (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'framework' in family nursing?

A structure that provides a systematic way of looking at phenomena (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are theories and frameworks used in family nursing?

To guide assessment and inform interventions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of family systems theory?

Understanding families as an organized whole (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of families?

Fulfilling the recreational needs of its members (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does family systems theory emphasize?

Families as an interactive and independent system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Family

Two or more individuals who depend on each other for emotional, physical, and economic support. Membership is self-defined.

Family Health

A dynamic state of well-being including biological, psychological, spiritual, sociological, and cultural factors of the family.

Family-Focused Care

Care that acknowledges that families influence healthcare outcomes. It optimizes care and individualizes it.