Concept of Person

Question 1

Client

Answer 1

Individual
Family
Group
Community.

Question 2

Individualized care:

Answer 2

• Patient-centered and family-centered.
• Recognize uniqueness of each client.

Question 3

Family Nursing

Answer 3

• Focuses on the family as a unit and its response to health or illness.
• Considers family dynamics, roles, and relationships.
• Goal: Strengthen the family’s ability to cope and promote well-being.

Question 4

Family-Centred Care

Answer 4

• Recognizes the family’s key role in health and well-being.
• Involves families in care planning, delivery, and decision-making.
• Supports family participation in recovery and health management.

Question 5

Family

Answer 5

Definition: Two or more individuals relying on each other for emotional, physical, or economic support.

Characteristics:
-Complex, self-defined, diverse, and evolving.
- Share caregiving roles (protection, nourishment, socialization).
- Have unique strengths, resources, and challenges.

Question 6

Family Forms

Answer 6

Diverse structures and compositions of families:

-Traditional nuclear family:
2 parents and their children

• Blended family
  2 families combined through remarriage
• Extended family
  Multiple generations living together
• Lone-parent family
  1 parent and their children)
• Step-family
  a family with one or more stepparents

Question 7

Functions of the Family:

Answer 7

• Physical Care: Maintenance and care of family members.
• Addition of Members: Through childbirth or adoption.
• Socialization: Teaching children norms and values.
• Social Control: Encouraging adherence to family norms.
• Economic Role: Production and consumption of goods/services.
• Affective Nurturance: Providing love and emotional support.

Question 8

Factors Influencing Individual Health

Answer 8

1. Biological: Genetics, age, sex, medical conditions.
2. Social: Socioeconomic status, education, employment, support networks.
3. Environmental: Housing, clean water, pollution, location.
4. Behavioral: Diet, activity, substance use, stress management.

Question 9

Factors Influencing Family Functioning

Answer 9

1. Structure/Dynamics: Family type, roles, communication, conflict resolution.
2. Socioeconomic: Income, resource access, financial stability.
3. Life Events: Birth, death, illness, job loss, relocation.
4. Cultural/Spiritual: Values, traditions, religious practices.
5. Social Support: Quality and availability of family, friends, and community support.

Question 10

Family Strengths

Answer 10

• Hardiness: Inner strength and belief in the benefits of change.
• Resiliency: Effective coping with stress and adversity.
• Cohesion: Emotional bonding and mutual support.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in roles and rules during change.
• Communication: Open sharing of feelings and problem-solving.

Question 11

Influence of Family Strengths on Health and Coping:

Answer 11

• Strong Resilience and Coping: Health challenges become opportunities for growth and better outcomes.
• Social Support: Emotional and practical support reduces stress.
• Health Behaviors: Strong communication fosters healthy habits (nutrition, activity, healthcare).
• Caregiving Capacity: Adaptable families provide effective care for chronic or acute conditions.

Question 12

Impact of Illness on Families

Answer 12

1. Role Changes: Redistribution of responsibilities.
2. Tasks: Increased caregiving duties.
3. Stress: Emotional and psychological strain.
4. Financial Problems: Higher costs for care and resources.
5. Loneliness: Isolation from support systems.
6. Change in Social Customs: Disrupted routines and traditions.
7. Shift to Family Care: More caregiving at home due to shorter hospital stays.

Question 13

Sociocultural Contexts

Answer 13

• Ethnicity/Culture: Traditions shape health perceptions and healing practices.
• Socioeconomic Status: Influences access to healthcare, education, and resources.
• Geographic Location: Affects healthcare access in rural, urban, or remote areas.
• Religion/Spirituality: Impacts care attitudes, end-of-life decisions, and healing approaches.

Question 14

Influence of Sociocultural Contexts on Health Practices of Individuals & Families

Answer 14

• Health Beliefs: Preferences for traditional or complementary treatments.
• Healthcare Utilization: Trust, language barriers, and communication challenges.
• Health Behaviors: Cultural norms affect diet, activity, and lifestyle choices.
• Family Roles: Expectations influence caregiving and healthcare decisions.