Family Nursing Final Exam Review: Questions and Solutions, Exams of
Nursing
what are the three main characteristics of a healthy family? - ANSWER1. unity
(cohesion)
2. flexibility
3. Communication
Describe "unity (cohesion)" as a characteristic of a healthy family -
ANSWERCommitment:
-has a sense of trust traditions
-teaches respect for others
-exhibits a sense of shared responsibilities
-affirms and supports all of it's members
Time together:
-shares family rituals and traditions
-enjoys each other's company
,-shares leisure time together
-shares simple and quality time
Describe "flexibility" as a characteristic of a healthy family - ANSWERAbility to
deal with stress:
-displays adaptability
-sees crisis as a challenge and opportunity
-shows openness to change
-grows together in crisis
-seeks help with problems
-opens it boundaries to admit and seek help
Spiritual well being:
-encourages hope
-shares faith and religious core
-teaches compassion for others
-teaches ethical values
-respects the privacy of one another
Describe "communication" as a characteristic of a healthy family -
ANSWERPositive Communication
-communicates well and listens to all members
-fosters family table time and conversation
-shares feelings
-displays non-blaming attitudes
, -is able to compromise and disagree
-agrees to disagree
Appreciation and affection
-cares for each other
-exhibits a sense of humor
-maintains friendships
-respects individuality
-has a spirit of playfulness/humor
-interacts with each other and a balance in the interactions is noted among
the members
What are the 5 protective factors as a foundation for strengthening the family
approach? - ANSWER1. Parent Resilience
2. Knowledge of parenting and child development
3. Social and emotional competence of children
4. Social Connections
5. Concrete support in Time of Need
Describe Parental Resilience as one of the five protective factors -
ANSWERthe ability to constructively cope with and bounce back from all
types of challenges.
Describe "Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development" as one of the five
protective factors for strengthening the family approach - ANSWERhaving
accurate information about raising young children and appropriate
expectations for there behavior help parents better understand and care for
Nursing
what are the three main characteristics of a healthy family? - ANSWER1. unity
(cohesion)
2. flexibility
3. Communication
Describe "unity (cohesion)" as a characteristic of a healthy family -
ANSWERCommitment:
-has a sense of trust traditions
-teaches respect for others
-exhibits a sense of shared responsibilities
-affirms and supports all of it's members
Time together:
-shares family rituals and traditions
-enjoys each other's company
,-shares leisure time together
-shares simple and quality time
Describe "flexibility" as a characteristic of a healthy family - ANSWERAbility to
deal with stress:
-displays adaptability
-sees crisis as a challenge and opportunity
-shows openness to change
-grows together in crisis
-seeks help with problems
-opens it boundaries to admit and seek help
Spiritual well being:
-encourages hope
-shares faith and religious core
-teaches compassion for others
-teaches ethical values
-respects the privacy of one another
Describe "communication" as a characteristic of a healthy family -
ANSWERPositive Communication
-communicates well and listens to all members
-fosters family table time and conversation
-shares feelings
-displays non-blaming attitudes
, -is able to compromise and disagree
-agrees to disagree
Appreciation and affection
-cares for each other
-exhibits a sense of humor
-maintains friendships
-respects individuality
-has a spirit of playfulness/humor
-interacts with each other and a balance in the interactions is noted among
the members
What are the 5 protective factors as a foundation for strengthening the family
approach? - ANSWER1. Parent Resilience
2. Knowledge of parenting and child development
3. Social and emotional competence of children
4. Social Connections
5. Concrete support in Time of Need
Describe Parental Resilience as one of the five protective factors -
ANSWERthe ability to constructively cope with and bounce back from all
types of challenges.
Describe "Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development" as one of the five
protective factors for strengthening the family approach - ANSWERhaving
accurate information about raising young children and appropriate
expectations for there behavior help parents better understand and care for
