Caring for families and children with chronic illness -
NURS 270
(7)List sociocultural changes that families may be experiencing in canada - ANS-teen
pregnancy, pregnancy in older women, domestic role changes, economic status, indigenous
families, family caregivers, older person families
family hardiness - ANS-Internal strengths and durability of the family unit; characterized by a
sense of control over the outcome of life events and hardships, a view of change as beneficial
and growth-producing, and an active rather than passive orientation in responding to stressful
life events
family resiliency - ANS-ability to cope with expected and unexpected stressors, the goal is not
just to survive but to thrive
What can be developed: family resiliency or family hardiness - ANS-resiliency
crisis proof family - ANS-The family doesn't fall apart when a crisis occurs, lots of internal
support within the family
crisis prone family - ANS-They may struggle to deal with crisis and require more support
Family as context - ANS-primary focus is on the health and development of an individual
member existing within a specific environment. Family comes second. This is more traditional
nursing
family as patient - ANS-Family processes and relationships are the primary focuses of nursing
care, family unit prioritized over individual. The whole family is considered.
What are the three family assessment tools - ANS-CFAM (calgary family assessment model),
genogram, ecomap
Explain CFAM and what it stands for - ANS-calgary family assessment model. Helps nurse
assess family dynamic and situation by determining family strengths, resources, problems, and
illness, family structure, development and function
Explain a genogram - ANS-It is like a family map that shows who is related/connected, who is
dead or alive, what illnesses they have. Not very comprehensive of the family dynamic.
What situation would you use a genogram? - ANS-If there is a very complex family structure
NURS 270
(7)List sociocultural changes that families may be experiencing in canada - ANS-teen
pregnancy, pregnancy in older women, domestic role changes, economic status, indigenous
families, family caregivers, older person families
family hardiness - ANS-Internal strengths and durability of the family unit; characterized by a
sense of control over the outcome of life events and hardships, a view of change as beneficial
and growth-producing, and an active rather than passive orientation in responding to stressful
life events
family resiliency - ANS-ability to cope with expected and unexpected stressors, the goal is not
just to survive but to thrive
What can be developed: family resiliency or family hardiness - ANS-resiliency
crisis proof family - ANS-The family doesn't fall apart when a crisis occurs, lots of internal
support within the family
crisis prone family - ANS-They may struggle to deal with crisis and require more support
Family as context - ANS-primary focus is on the health and development of an individual
member existing within a specific environment. Family comes second. This is more traditional
nursing
family as patient - ANS-Family processes and relationships are the primary focuses of nursing
care, family unit prioritized over individual. The whole family is considered.
What are the three family assessment tools - ANS-CFAM (calgary family assessment model),
genogram, ecomap
Explain CFAM and what it stands for - ANS-calgary family assessment model. Helps nurse
assess family dynamic and situation by determining family strengths, resources, problems, and
illness, family structure, development and function
Explain a genogram - ANS-It is like a family map that shows who is related/connected, who is
dead or alive, what illnesses they have. Not very comprehensive of the family dynamic.
What situation would you use a genogram? - ANS-If there is a very complex family structure
