NURS100 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
What are 3 positive outcomes that are influenced by family
dynamics?
Ans: 1. Sleep Health
2. Stress Level
3. Interpersonal Relationships
What are some negative outcomes that are influenced by family
dynamics?
Ans: -Poor sleep quality
-Handling stressors and developing coping mechanisms
-Adverse Childhood experiences (ACEs)
-Risk for addiction
-Risk for Aggression
-Effects on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
What are some of the effects of illness on family dynamics?
Ans: -Lifestyle Alterations
-Role Modifications
-Socioeconomic Adjustments
-Task and Function Changes
What are 3 key components of the nursing assessment when
looking at family dynamics?
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Ans: 1. Observation
2. Therapeutic Communication
3. Identify Risk Factors
What are the 4 key focuses of nursing interventions to promote
family health?
Ans: 1. Education
2. Risk Screening
3. Pharmacological Management
4. Community Resource Referrals
What are some of the physiological developments of young
adults?
Ans: -Organs systems are functioning at highest capacity
-Body size and physical appearance are consistent with adult stage
-Maximum energy output/Significant physical endurance
What are some psychological developments of young adults?
Ans: -Development of frontal lobe (executive functioning)
-Significant behavioral and social maturation
What things are controlled by executive functioning in the brain?
Ans: -Planning for the future
-making decisions
-focus attention
-control impulses
-Managing emotions
What are some psychosocial developments young adults may
experience?
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Ans: -role changes
-learning to take care of themselves
-moving out of the house
What things can negatively impact a young adults brain
development?
Ans: -Stress
-Poor nutrition choices
-Excessive Screen time
-Substance Use
What are some health risks for young adults?
Ans: -Nutrition choices
-Health habits
-Health maintenance
-Mental Health
-Safety
What are some physiological changes we might expect to see in
middle aged adults?
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