NURS 5433 FNP II Midterm Review -
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What are the three foundational components of family nursing? - correct ans:1. Determining how the
family is defined
,2. Understanding the concepts of family health
3. Knowing the current evidence about the elements of a health family
What is family? - correct ans:Family life is a universal human experience and no two individuals have the
exact same experience within a family. No universally agreed-upon definition of family.
Legal Definition of Family - correct ans:relationships through blood ties, adoption, guardianship or
marriage
Biological Definition of Family - correct ans:Genetic biological networks among and between people.
Who is biologically connected to that family member? Epidemiology, hereditary disease.
Sociological Definition of Family - correct ans:Groups of people living together with or without legal or
biological ties I.e Kibbutz
Psychological Definition of Family - correct ans:Groups with strong emotional ties. People that want to
be together are really connected emotionally so they end up staying with each other.
The textbooks definition of family - correct ans:Family refers to two or more individuals who depend on
one another for emotional, physical, and economic support. The members of the family are self-defined.
Family is who they say they are, nurses who work with families should ask clients who they consider to
be members of their family and should include those persons in health care planning with the patient's
permission.
What is family health? - correct ans:Family health is a dynamic, changing state of well-being, which
includes the biological, psychological, spiritual, sociological, and cultural factors of individual family
members and the family system.
- an individual's health (on wellness-to-illness contunuum) affects the entire family
-ensure you are looking at the whole perspective
What is family functioning? - correct ans:Difficult to describe characteristics of a family that is well-
functioning.
, Otto (1963) -first scholar to develop psychosocial criteria for assessing family strengths, and emphasized
the need to focus on positive family attributes instead of pathological approach that accentuated family
problems and weaknesses.
Pratt 1976 -energized family: as one whose structure encourages and supports individual to develop
their capacities for full functioning and independent action, thus contributing to family health.
Curran's Traits (1985) of a Healthy Family - correct ans:Communicates and Listens
Fosters table time and conversation
Affirms and supports each member
Teaches respect for others
Develops a sense of trust
Has a sense of play and humor
Has a balance of interaction among members
Shares leisure time
Abounds to rituals and traditions
Teaches a sense of right and wrong
Shares a religious core
Respects the privacy of others
Values service to others
Admits to problems and seeks help
Family Flexibility - correct ans:Olson and Gorall (2005) conducted a study and found that the ability of
the family to demonstrate flexibility is related to its ability to alter family leadership roles, relationships,
and rules, including control, discipline, and role sharing. Functional, healthy families have the ability to
change these factors in response to situations.
What are the dominant patterns of family functioning? - correct ans:Balanced flexibility and balance
cohesion
Family Nursing Competences: Generalist - correct ans:1. Enhance and promote family health
Family Nursing UTA Latest recent &
frequently tested exam and well
elaborated questions with questions
and correct answers GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Services Offered
Proctored Exam Assistance
Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
What are the three foundational components of family nursing? - correct ans:1. Determining how the
family is defined
,2. Understanding the concepts of family health
3. Knowing the current evidence about the elements of a health family
What is family? - correct ans:Family life is a universal human experience and no two individuals have the
exact same experience within a family. No universally agreed-upon definition of family.
Legal Definition of Family - correct ans:relationships through blood ties, adoption, guardianship or
marriage
Biological Definition of Family - correct ans:Genetic biological networks among and between people.
Who is biologically connected to that family member? Epidemiology, hereditary disease.
Sociological Definition of Family - correct ans:Groups of people living together with or without legal or
biological ties I.e Kibbutz
Psychological Definition of Family - correct ans:Groups with strong emotional ties. People that want to
be together are really connected emotionally so they end up staying with each other.
The textbooks definition of family - correct ans:Family refers to two or more individuals who depend on
one another for emotional, physical, and economic support. The members of the family are self-defined.
Family is who they say they are, nurses who work with families should ask clients who they consider to
be members of their family and should include those persons in health care planning with the patient's
permission.
What is family health? - correct ans:Family health is a dynamic, changing state of well-being, which
includes the biological, psychological, spiritual, sociological, and cultural factors of individual family
members and the family system.
- an individual's health (on wellness-to-illness contunuum) affects the entire family
-ensure you are looking at the whole perspective
What is family functioning? - correct ans:Difficult to describe characteristics of a family that is well-
functioning.
, Otto (1963) -first scholar to develop psychosocial criteria for assessing family strengths, and emphasized
the need to focus on positive family attributes instead of pathological approach that accentuated family
problems and weaknesses.
Pratt 1976 -energized family: as one whose structure encourages and supports individual to develop
their capacities for full functioning and independent action, thus contributing to family health.
Curran's Traits (1985) of a Healthy Family - correct ans:Communicates and Listens
Fosters table time and conversation
Affirms and supports each member
Teaches respect for others
Develops a sense of trust
Has a sense of play and humor
Has a balance of interaction among members
Shares leisure time
Abounds to rituals and traditions
Teaches a sense of right and wrong
Shares a religious core
Respects the privacy of others
Values service to others
Admits to problems and seeks help
Family Flexibility - correct ans:Olson and Gorall (2005) conducted a study and found that the ability of
the family to demonstrate flexibility is related to its ability to alter family leadership roles, relationships,
and rules, including control, discipline, and role sharing. Functional, healthy families have the ability to
change these factors in response to situations.
What are the dominant patterns of family functioning? - correct ans:Balanced flexibility and balance
cohesion
Family Nursing Competences: Generalist - correct ans:1. Enhance and promote family health
