Question 1

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to consider the family as a unit of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family is recognized as a unified whole. 
B)  All family members are treated equally. 
C)  Family members will receive care from other family members. 
D)  The ill individual is given the best care possible. 
A)  The family is recognized as a unified whole. 
B)  All family members are treated equally. 
C)  Family members will receive care from other family members. 
D)  The ill individual is given the best care possible. A

Question 2

Define family health and list processes that influence it.

Accepted Answer

According to Denham (2003), family health is defined as a phenomenon that includes the complex interactions and relationships members have with one another within the household, and the potential ways they collaborate to maximize individual abilities to develop and maintain what they view as meaningful and healthful ways. Examples of processes include interaction, coping, integrity, development.

Question 3

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care proposes which of the following desired changes in the way health care is provided to individuals and their families? Select all that apply. Each health encounter should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Include all family members. 
B)  Enhance individual and family strengths. 
C)  Build the confidence and competence of family members. 
D)  Discourage care giving by family members. 
A)  Include all family members. 
B)  Enhance individual and family strengths. 
C)  Build the confidence and competence of family members. 
D)  Discourage care giving by family members. B,C

Question 4

Which of the following statements describe the new patient/health-care consumer role? 
a.Provide only the information asked for by the provider
b.Obtain information from a variety of sources
c.Engage in self-management of care
d.Assume providers will understand their needs

Accepted Answer

A)  b only 
B)  b and c 
C)  a, b and c 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  b only 
B)  b and c 
C)  a, b and c 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following assumptions about family will assist the nurse to plan and deliver meaningful care? Select any that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse has limited information about family function. 
B)  Individual family members seldom have only one problem at a time. 
C)  Disease management may be influenced by family responsibilities. 
D)  Family members are not able to prioritize activities related to health care. 
A)  The nurse has limited information about family function. 
B)  Individual family members seldom have only one problem at a time. 
C)  Disease management may be influenced by family responsibilities. 
D)  Family members are not able to prioritize activities related to health care.

Question 6

Differentiate healthy families from unhealthy families, including three characteristics of each type.

Accepted Answer

Healthy: Nurturing, supportive

Question 7

List the pros and cons of the application of General Systems Theory to family nursing.

Accepted Answer

Pros: Encourages consideration of the wh

Question 8

____________________ is established as individual members find their places within the family household and then separate themselves from it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is established as individual members find...

Question 9

Families who had children with type 1 diabetes and had ____________________ family cohesion and ____________________ family conflict responded positively to a family-centered care approach, according to Hanson (1995).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Families who had children with type 1...

Question 10

Select all that apply. According to the WHO, a family health nurse:

Accepted Answer

A)  Possesses the usual knowledge expected of a competent nurse. 
B)  Is a generalist with specialty knowledge of culture and family. 
C)  Attempts to create a healthy family by addressing health problems. 
D)  Only works with families in the community setting. 
A)  Possesses the usual knowledge expected of a competent nurse. 
B)  Is a generalist with specialty knowledge of culture and family. 
C)  Attempts to create a healthy family by addressing health problems. 
D)  Only works with families in the community setting.

Question 11

Select all that apply. A family is a group of people

Accepted Answer

A)  Living together. 
B)  Related by blood. 
C)  Connected emotionally. 
D)  Committed to each other. 
E)  Who call themselves family. 
A)  Living together. 
B)  Related by blood. 
C)  Connected emotionally. 
D)  Committed to each other. 
E)  Who call themselves family.

Question 12

Explain what is meant by this statement: Changes in the household experience can negatively or positively influence the health of family members.

Accepted Answer

Resources (presence or absence

Question 13

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning thinking family? A nurse who is thinking family:

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizes only the family members who are present with the ill family member. 
B)  Realizes that all persons receiving nursing care are interdependent with family members. 
C)  Only considers the point of view of the ill family member. 
D)  Believes that including the family will improve patient care. 
A)  Recognizes only the family members who are present with the ill family member. 
B)  Realizes that all persons receiving nursing care are interdependent with family members. 
C)  Only considers the point of view of the ill family member. 
D)  Believes that including the family will improve patient care.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a domain of the Family Health Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structure 
B)  Interaction 
C)  Function 
D)  Context 
A)  Structure 
B)  Interaction 
C)  Function 
D)  Context

Question 15

Family health as a whole implies a ____________________ that optimizes the actions and abilities of each member, which influence the good of all, yet regards the ____________________ of each individual.

Accepted Answer

Group func

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to consider the family as a unit of care?

Define family health and list processes that influence it.

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care proposes which of the following desired changes in the way health care is provided to individuals and their families? Select all that apply. Each health encounter should:

Which of the following statements describe the new patient/health-care consumer role? a.Provide only the information asked for by the provider b.Obtain information from a variety of sources c.Engage in self-management of care d.Assume providers will understand their needs

Which of the following assumptions about family will assist the nurse to plan and deliver meaningful care? Select any that apply.

Differentiate healthy families from unhealthy families, including three characteristics of each type.

List the pros and cons of the application of General Systems Theory to family nursing.

____________________ is established as individual members find their places within the family household and then separate themselves from it.

Families who had children with type 1 diabetes and had family cohesion and family conflict responded positively to a family-centered care approach, according to Hanson (1995).

Select all that apply. According to the WHO, a family health nurse:

Select all that apply. A family is a group of people

Explain what is meant by this statement: Changes in the household experience can negatively or positively influence the health of family members.

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning thinking family? A nurse who is thinking family:

Which of the following is not a domain of the Family Health Model?

Family health as a whole implies a that optimizes the actions and abilities of each member, which influence the good of all, yet regards the of each individual.

Health Care Needs for the 21st Century

Moving to Family-Focused Care

Communication With and About Families

Family Assessment

Cultural and Diversity Aspects of Health and Illness Care Needs

Using Family Theory to Guide Nursing Practice

Developing Ideas for Family-Focused Practice

Family Presence in Family-Focused Care

Family-Focused Care in Acute Settings

Family-Focused Care With Chronic Illness

Family-Focused Care to Meet Population Needs

Doing for Versus Being With

Family-Focused Nursing Actions

Teaching Family Members Supportive Care

Filters

Exam 2: Innovating Traditional Thinking About Nursing Practice

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to consider the family as a unit of care?

Define family health and list processes that influence it.

The Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care proposes which of the following desired changes in the way health care is provided to individuals and their families? Select all that apply. Each health encounter should:

Which of the following statements describe the new patient/health-care consumer role? a.Provide only the information asked for by the provider b.Obtain information from a variety of sources c.Engage in self-management of care d.Assume providers will understand their needs

Which of the following assumptions about family will assist the nurse to plan and deliver meaningful care? Select any that apply.

Differentiate healthy families from unhealthy families, including three characteristics of each type.

List the pros and cons of the application of General Systems Theory to family nursing.

____________________ is established as individual members find their places within the family household and then separate themselves from it.

Families who had children with type 1 diabetes and had ____________________ family cohesion and ____________________ family conflict responded positively to a family-centered care approach, according to Hanson (1995).

Select all that apply. According to the WHO, a family health nurse:

Select all that apply. A family is a group of people

Explain what is meant by this statement: Changes in the household experience can negatively or positively influence the health of family members.

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning thinking family? A nurse who is thinking family:

Which of the following is not a domain of the Family Health Model?

Family health as a whole implies a ____________________ that optimizes the actions and abilities of each member, which influence the good of all, yet regards the ____________________ of each individual.

Health Care Needs for the 21st Century

Moving to Family-Focused Care

Communication With and About Families

Family Assessment

Cultural and Diversity Aspects of Health and Illness Care Needs

Using Family Theory to Guide Nursing Practice

Developing Ideas for Family-Focused Practice

Family Presence in Family-Focused Care

Family-Focused Care in Acute Settings

Family-Focused Care With Chronic Illness

Family-Focused Care to Meet Population Needs

Doing for Versus Being With

Family-Focused Nursing Actions

Teaching Family Members Supportive Care

Filters

Families who had children with type 1 diabetes and had family cohesion and family conflict responded positively to a family-centered care approach, according to Hanson (1995).

Family health as a whole implies a that optimizes the actions and abilities of each member, which influence the good of all, yet regards the of each individual.