Family systems theory Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff involved in assessment and planning. b. Engage involved staff at all levels in the decision-making process. c. Focus the assessment...

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 other...

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

Test Bank For Theory and Treatment Planning in Family Therapy: A Competency-Based Approach 1st Edition By Diane R. Gehart 5891, 9 . 0599, 7 1: Competency and Theory in Family Therapy 2: Researand Ethical Foundations of Family Therapy Theories 3: Theory-Specific Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning 4: Philosophical Foundations of Family Therapy Theories 5: Systemic Therapies: MRI and Milan 6: Strategic Therapy 7: Structural Family Therapy 8: Satir's Human Growth ...

A basic premise of systems theory that guides the assessment of families is that: - functioning is influenced by internal and external factors Ecological systems theory provides a framework for understanding: - reciprocity between people and the environment According to ecological theory, the family is part of what system? - Microsystem According to ecological theory, a child's culture is part of what system? - Macrosystem In the 1970s, systems theory was developed as a reaction against _...

Test Bank For Foundations of Mental Health Care 8th Edition by Morrison-Valfre. Chapter 01: The History of Mental Health Care Morrison-Valfre: Foundations of Mental Health Care, 8th Edition. The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was one of the most progressive mental health bills in the history of the United States, but its enactment was interrupted by the: a. Election of a new president b. Appointment of a new Surgeon General c. Rapid expansion of community centers d. National Alliance o...

Test Bank For Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Enhanced 10th Edition by Gerald Corey 1429, 2, 5953, 7 1: Introduction and Overview 2: The Counselor: Person and Professional 3: Ethical Issues in Counseling Practice 4: Psychoanalytic Therapy 5: Adlerian Therapy 6: Existential Therapy 7: Person-Centered Therapy 8: Gestalt Therapy 9: Behavior Therapy 10: Cognitive Behavior Therapy 11: Choice Theory/Reality Therapy 12: Feminist Therapy 13: Po...

NR 599: NURSING INFORMATIC FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING NR 599: NURSING INFORMATICS FINAL EXAM 2021 Part I: Multiple Choice Questions 1. Why is it difficult to integrate information from all hospital departments into a single hospital information system? a. Individual departments want to obtain & maintain specialized systems b. Hospital departments are organized along vertical lines while...

Test Bank Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 4th Edition Table of Contents Bright Futures Health Promotion Themes ...................................................................................... 2 Unit 1: An Introduction to the Bright Futures Health Promotion Themes .................................................... 2 Unit 2: Promoting Lifelong Health for Families and Communities ...........................................................

In a 5-7 page written assessment, define the patient, family, or population health problem that will be the focus of your capstone project. Assess the problem from a leadership, collaboration, communication, change management, and policy perspective. Plan to spend approximately 2 direct practicum hours meeting with a patient, family, or group of your choice to explore the problem and, if desired, consulting with subject matter and industry experts. Document the time spent (your practicum hours) ...