NSG 527 final exam 2023/ 51 Questions and
Answers/ verified/ Graded A+
Family Unit - -Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of
the:
-The two purposes of the family are: - -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) - -
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 - -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 - -marriage
parenthood
social support systems
-Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - -Family Appraisal of Symptoms-
This stage begins when a family member has symptoms
, -Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - -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 - -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 - -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 - -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 - -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.
-Family as Sum of its Members - -The family is a sum of all family members. Family
healthcare is operational when all members of the family receive care.
-Family Subsystems as Client - -The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or
triad and be comprised of a married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for
example. They are the recipients of care.
-Family as Client - -The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family,
subsystems, and relationships with external sources are the focus.
Answers/ verified/ Graded A+
Family Unit - -Success or failure of individuals in society is dependent upon stability of
the:
-The two purposes of the family are: - -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) - -
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 - -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 - -marriage
parenthood
social support systems
-Stage 2 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - -Family Appraisal of Symptoms-
This stage begins when a family member has symptoms
, -Stage 3 of Health/Illness and Family Interaction - -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 - -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 - -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 - -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 - -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.
-Family as Sum of its Members - -The family is a sum of all family members. Family
healthcare is operational when all members of the family receive care.
-Family Subsystems as Client - -The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or
triad and be comprised of a married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for
example. They are the recipients of care.
-Family as Client - -The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family,
subsystems, and relationships with external sources are the focus.
