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what are the types of assessments? - ✔✔-individual assessments
-family assessments
-community assessments
what are the components of an individual assessment? - ✔✔-physical assessment
-emotional assessment
-self-management assessment
what are examples of aspects of the physical component of an individual assessment? - ✔✔-BP
-gait
what is an example of a finding from the emotional component of a physical assessment? - ✔✔-
grief
what do family assessments look for? - ✔✔-caregiver stress
-family crises
-parenting challenges
what does a community assessment look for? - ✔✔-accessibility of care
-economic hardship
-environmental concerns
what is the nurses role in a community assessment? - ✔✔-conduct assessments that consider
local cultural and subcultural dynamics
,what is the purpose of community assessments? - ✔✔-to shape culturally and linguistically
responsive services
how is cultural competence achieved through community assessments? - ✔✔-by providing
infrastructure and resources that meet the diverse needs to said community
-by implementing strategic responses based on assessment findings
how long should a family assessment be? - ✔✔-15 minutes
what setting should a family assessment be conducted in? - ✔✔-quiet and comfortable
-preferably in the home with all members present
what environment should a family assessment be conducted in? - ✔✔-therapeutic
-respectful
-nonjudgemental
-clear ground rules
what approach should the nurse take during a family assessment? - ✔✔-direct, purposeful
questioning
-avoid distractions
-acoid irrelevant details
why is a family interview only 15 minutes long? - ✔✔designed for time-limited interactions
based on Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) and Calgary Family Intervention Model
(CFIM)
what are the five key components of a family assessment that is based on CFAM and CFIM? -
✔✔-manners
, -therapeutic conversation
-genograms and ecomaps
-therapeutic questions
-commendations
why should manners be implemented in a family assessment? - ✔✔-manners are a professional
courtesy that builds rapport
what is therapeutic conversation? - ✔✔-a purposeful, focused interaction
why are genograms and ecomaps used in a family assessment? - ✔✔-they are visual tools to
understand family structure and resources
why should therapeutic questions be asked during a family assessment? - ✔✔-to explore
concerns, goals, and priorities
why should commendations be made during a family assessment? - ✔✔-recognizing strengths
builds confidence
what are the guidelines for a family assessment? - ✔✔-show interest and maintain open body
language
-allow all members to speak
-avoid giving premature advice
-collaboratively identify goals and set care priorities
what type of care should community health nurses provide? - ✔✔-family-focused care
what does family-focused care ensure? - ✔✔-recognition that health and illness affect both
individuals and family systems