Question 1

Explain what is meant by this statement: Art is a path of inquiry and a way to generate understanding of the human experience.

Accepted Answer

Visual images give voice to data and may convey a deeper meaning than the language of words

Question 2

Identify three underlying assumptions of nurse and family presence in family-focused care.

Accepted Answer

Examples of assumptions:
1. Nurse presence is key to a relationship with patients and families.
2. Illness has the potential to increase family presence.
3. Severe illness has the potential to increase family presence
4. A nurse's presence has potential to influence the health of a family.
5. Whether a family is present or not they may continue to influence health.

Question 3

Which of the following does not encourage nursing presence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking family 
B)  Adequate nurse staffing 
C)  Time constraints 
D)  Human connections 
A)  Thinking family 
B)  Adequate nurse staffing 
C)  Time constraints 
D)  Human connections C

Question 4

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to think family when providing care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less time will be required for effective care. 
B)  Outcomes important to the patient will likely be achieved. 
C)  Family satisfaction regarding care will be greater. 
D)  Nursing satisfaction with practice is more likely. 
A)  Less time will be required for effective care. 
B)  Outcomes important to the patient will likely be achieved. 
C)  Family satisfaction regarding care will be greater. 
D)  Nursing satisfaction with practice is more likely.

Question 5

Relate three examples of nursing presence to family presence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

An important family intervention to facilitate family health in the Nursing Intervention Classification system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicating frequently with every family member 
B)  Promoting family integrity 
C)  Contacting only the significant others for information 
D)  Questioning all family members 
A)  Communicating frequently with every family member 
B)  Promoting family integrity 
C)  Contacting only the significant others for information 
D)  Questioning all family members

Question 7

Throughout the trajectory of a chronic illness, the family illness experience is filled with ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

uncertainty, distress and suffering
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Question 8

Which of the following reflect family presence? 
a. Family presence is a foundational family need.
b.Family members may choose not to be with the illfamily members during procedures.
c.Nurses need to have privacy for certain activities with clients.
d.Family presence has the potential to improve health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Finfgeld-Connet defined presence as an interpersonal process with five characteristics. Three of the five are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

sensitivity, holism, intimacy,

Question 10

Select all that apply. Family members as advocates are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Proactive. 
B)  Vigilant. 
C)  Overprotective. 
D)  Questioning. 
E)  Powerful. 
A)  Proactive. 
B)  Vigilant. 
C)  Overprotective. 
D)  Questioning. 
E)  Powerful.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning nursing presence? Nursing presence:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is focused on the individual family member with an illness. 
B)  Begins with a nurse sharing advice with family members. 
C)  Is being with and being there for individuals and families. 
D)  Determines the most significant family member with whom to communicate. 
A)  Is focused on the individual family member with an illness. 
B)  Begins with a nurse sharing advice with family members. 
C)  Is being with and being there for individuals and families. 
D)  Determines the most significant family member with whom to communicate.

Question 12

The nurse is beginning a shift of caring for a 38-year-old adult female who has just been admitted to the ICU of a hospital after being shot and critically wounded. The nurse is told that the patient's mother is anxiously waiting to see her daughter. Which of the following statements best reflect a nurse's understands of the mother's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell her she can spend time with her after I am finished. 
B)  Tell her that her daughter will need to rest after I have made her comfortable. 
C)  Tell her that her daughter needs time alone to rest. 
D)  Tell her to come to the room and I will explain how I am caring for her daughter. 
A)  Tell her she can spend time with her after I am finished. 
B)  Tell her that her daughter will need to rest after I have made her comfortable. 
C)  Tell her that her daughter needs time alone to rest. 
D)  Tell her to come to the room and I will explain how I am caring for her daughter.

Question 13

Monica is a 55-year-old woman who has recently experienced a colostomy for colon cancer. The nurse enters the room to check routine vital signs and sees tears in the eyes of Monica and her husband. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflect an accurate understanding of family presence.

Accepted Answer

A)  I need to take Monica's vital signs. You (husband) can return when I am done. 
B)  I'm so pleased you are recovering from your surgery. 
C)  Has your surgeon talked with you about your future? 
D)  I will give you some more time to be alone. Let me know if you have questions. 
A)  I need to take Monica's vital signs. You (husband) can return when I am done. 
B)  I'm so pleased you are recovering from your surgery. 
C)  Has your surgeon talked with you about your future? 
D)  I will give you some more time to be alone. Let me know if you have questions.

Question 14

Which of the following is specifically focused on measuring satisfaction in health-care systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B)  Institute of Medicine 
C)  Press-Ganey Company 
D)  U.S. Health and Human Services 
A)  Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 
B)  Institute of Medicine 
C)  Press-Ganey Company 
D)  U.S. Health and Human Services

Question 15

Nurse presence can assist a nurse to achieve which of the following desired outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospital readmission of dependent patients 
B)  An effective nurse-patient-family relationship 
C)  Increased participation of family members 
D)  Decrease in time spent communicating with families 
A)  Hospital readmission of dependent patients 
B)  An effective nurse-patient-family relationship 
C)  Increased participation of family members 
D)  Decrease in time spent communicating with families

Explain what is meant by this statement: Art is a path of inquiry and a way to generate understanding of the human experience.

Identify three underlying assumptions of nurse and family presence in family-focused care.

Which of the following does not encourage nursing presence?

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to think family when providing care?

Relate three examples of nursing presence to family presence.

An important family intervention to facilitate family health in the Nursing Intervention Classification system is:

Throughout the trajectory of a chronic illness, the family illness experience is filled with , , and .

Finfgeld-Connet defined presence as an interpersonal process with five characteristics. Three of the five are , , and .

Select all that apply. Family members as advocates are:

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning nursing presence? Nursing presence:

Monica is a 55-year-old woman who has recently experienced a colostomy for colon cancer. The nurse enters the room to check routine vital signs and sees tears in the eyes of Monica and her husband. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflect an accurate understanding of family presence.

Which of the following is specifically focused on measuring satisfaction in health-care systems?

Nurse presence can assist a nurse to achieve which of the following desired outcomes?

Health Care Needs for the 21st Century

Innovating Traditional Thinking About Nursing Practice

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-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

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Exam 9: Family Presence in Family-Focused Care

Explain what is meant by this statement: Art is a path of inquiry and a way to generate understanding of the human experience.

Identify three underlying assumptions of nurse and family presence in family-focused care.

Which of the following does not encourage nursing presence?

Which of the following is the best reason for a nurse to think family when providing care?

Relate three examples of nursing presence to family presence.

An important family intervention to facilitate family health in the Nursing Intervention Classification system is:

Throughout the trajectory of a chronic illness, the family illness experience is filled with ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Finfgeld-Connet defined presence as an interpersonal process with five characteristics. Three of the five are ____________________, ____________________, and ____________________.

Select all that apply. Family members as advocates are:

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning nursing presence? Nursing presence:

Monica is a 55-year-old woman who has recently experienced a colostomy for colon cancer. The nurse enters the room to check routine vital signs and sees tears in the eyes of Monica and her husband. Which of the following statements by the nurse reflect an accurate understanding of family presence.

Which of the following is specifically focused on measuring satisfaction in health-care systems?

Nurse presence can assist a nurse to achieve which of the following desired outcomes?

Health Care Needs for the 21st Century

Innovating Traditional Thinking About Nursing Practice

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-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

Throughout the trajectory of a chronic illness, the family illness experience is filled with , , and .

Finfgeld-Connet defined presence as an interpersonal process with five characteristics. Three of the five are , , and .