Exam 5- Flashcards
Family dynamic
need to understand
Family dynamic is always constantly changing- especially recently with blended/divorced families.
Need to understand different types of families so that we can address specific needs of each family
Definition of the family
a householder and one or more other people living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption
Alleneder definition
Two or more people who live in the same household, share a common emotional bond, and perform certain interrelated social tasks.”
family centered nursing considers
Family centered nursing considers the health of the family as a unit and its individual members.
Family of orientation-what is
ex
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family you are born into ((Ex . Yourself, Siblings, parents)- original family you were assigned at birth
Family of procreation-what is
example
family >
family that one establishes
( you and your spouse/ children)-
family created when you move out and create on own
Childfree or childless-
family types
no children, couple together
Cohabitating
family types
- unmarried maybe/maybe not children
Nuclear/Binuclear
family types
- 2 parents with biological children
Bi nuclear is family in divorce that has to share 2 households
Extended (multigenerational)- extended family-
prevalent in
family types
grandparents, aunt/uncle, cousins all living under same roof
- prevalent in Hispanic
Single-parent-
due to
family types
one parent
due to divorce, widowed, singular parent deciding to adopt,
Blended
family types
-remarriage, two families joined together by parents marriage
Foster
what is it
where go
goal
foster family is
family types
-children removed from home dt unfortunate circumstances
-placed in a new home
the goal is to return home when the issue keeping parents from children is resolved-
foster family is for reconciliation of the family
LGBT
same
family types
-lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans couples that live together –
same structure as nuclear family except 2moms or 2 dads
Adoptive-
family types
family who adopts children from outside their family
stage 1 is M
goal
Family development stages
marriage-
goal is to establish a healthy relationship
stage 2 is early
goal
Family development stages
-early childbearing family
- goal is to integrate new child and to make financial/social adjustments
stage 3 is pre
goal
Family development stages
-preschool age child family -
prevent unwanted injuries and begin socialization
stage 4 is school
goal
Family development stages
-school aged child family
-encourage school, socialization, health( immunizations, dental, check ups), safety rt home/automobiles
stage 5 is adolescent
goal
Family development stages
adolescent child family(13-20)
allow freedom and prepare for life on own
stage 6 is late adolescent
goal
Family development stages
late adolescent family-
be support people, encourage independent thinking
stage 7 is middle
goal
Family development stages
middle aged parents-
adjust to empty nest, prepare for retirement
stage 8 is retirement
goal
Family development stages
retirement/older,
maintain health and participate in activities to keep active and enjoy life
why are you assessing these family components
Name, age, gender and family relationship of all people residing in the household-
Family type, structure, values-
Culture and religious affiliation
Support systems network
Communication patterns, language barriers
Environmental data-
Name, age, gender and family relationship of all people residing in the household- Evaluating how supporting the family is when time of crisis occurs and how well relationship they have with each other-might need consent for healthcare if minor and to prevent hippa
Family type, structure, values- may look at function of the family and roles of each person in family
Culture and religious affiliation-evaluate if there is any
Support systems network
Communication patterns, language barriers
Environmental data- water pollution, air pollution, household safety
Family health evaluation
why doing these
These are questions to evaluate if they need further evaluation for healthcare that they would be able to adequately fulfill those needs- if not, resources are available in hospital to help them
Family health evaluation
questions
Does the family have adequate coping mechanisms?-subjective
Is the family able to problem solve?
Independently or with assistance?-looking for strengths, problems, relationships between members
Do they have access to healthcare?
Do they have adequate funds and or resources?- looking at income –per month, are they below poverty level,
Family assessment purpose
determine
clarify
identify
describe
remember
Determine level of family functioning
Clarify family interaction patterns
Identify family strengths and weaknesses
Describe the health status of the family and its members
Remember: Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, evaluate
Genogram
helpful for
Helpful for health history and finding potential health problems
Family Function
boundaries-use
4 types
distinction between individuals in the family- families can establish flexible and appropriate boundaries between one another
clear
diffuse
rigid
disengaged
clear boundaries
considered to be adaptive/ healthy- firm but approachable, flexible and togetherness
diffuse boundaries
not clear whose in charge,
less supportive environment ,
members can be overinvolved with one another
rigid boundaries
-demand, adherence to the rules, strict, rules no matter what and may avoid each other ,
may not feel close to each other
, may not talk much little sense of loyalty feeling
isolating and cold environment to be in
Disengaged- boundaries
members lead separate and distinct lives,
no intimacy
, children have a hard time learning intimacy,
no bonding,
generally leaves home and falls apart
Healthy Communication in family
feel
ask
Feel safe being honest and open about feelings
Ask/discuss for what is needed
Natural hierarchy
healthy communication in family
parents are the leaders/children voice opinion- children should not be leading household
emotional support
want feelings
want members
want to find
love
healthy communication in family
-want feelings of safety,
want members to be concerned for each other and to resolve conflicts,
want to find healthy method to cope and get through problems
–love dominates family
socialization
healthy communication in family
learn through family how to socialize with other people
Manipulating-
never
will
Dysfunctional communication
never looking at things,
will try to coax way into something else by manipulating person into giving them what they want
Distracting
distract
Dysfunctional communication
-distract from what is really wrong
Generalizing-
Dysfunctional communication
general, not very specific situation
Blaming-
Dysfunctional communication
blaming each other and keeping focus off themselves
Placating
Dysfunctional communication
-taking blame to keep peace, even if they weren’t involved with situation
Culture is:
based on
and
integrated
Based on shared values and beliefs
Learned and dynamic
Integrated into life and uses symbols
Race-
share biologic similarities (i.e. genetic traits)
Ethnicity –
cultural group into which a person was born (i.e. Hmong, Jews, Irish Americans, etc..)
Cultural diversity and respect
what do
single story
Acknowledge and ask; don’t assume
don’t use a ‘single story’- ex is don’t assume everyone from north Milwaukee is criminal or everyone from east coast is snobby
Minority
–disadvantaged groups, hold less power/wealth
Stereotyping
-expecting person to act in characteristic way
Discrimination-
-treating people differently based on physical/cultural traits
Prejudice
-negative attitude towards members of a group
Acculturation-
Culture influence and change
loss of ethnic traditions because of disuse
Assimilation-
Culture influence and change
blend into general population or adopt values of dominant culture
Ethnocentrism-
Culture influence and change
belief that one culture is dominate over the other
Cultural awareness-
Culture influence and change
aware different cultures exist
Cultural competence-
Culture influence and change
respecting other cultures differnces/diversity
Cultural humility-
Culture influence and change
lifelong process of self reflection and self critiques that begins with an assessment of own culture
Norms
Culture influence and change
usual values of a group
Taboos
Culture influence and change
not acceptable in culture we live in, like murder
Family roles and structure
role
types of roles
who does them
why do nurses need to know
Role influenced by culture
Authority
Decision-maker
Nurturer/caretaker
Mom, dad, children, grandparents, etc..
Nurses must know which member to provide the teaching to.- some cultures may have that authortive person
Language and translation-
there’s
use
Culture and communication
there’s many barriers to language,
use translators and interpreters,
Non-verbal
3 things
Culture and communication
Eye contact- some cultures avoiding is respectful. Some are opposite
Touch-some are open to touch and others not
Space- some people like the bubble around them, some people are in intimate space and go right next to you
time orientation
Culture and communication
some people feel like being late is a sign of respect
, Americans like to be on time
Nutrition-
look at/make sure
not everyone
Culture and communication
look at menus and preferences to make sure to meet nutritional needs-
not everyone eats the same way and that is alright, as long as it doesn’t cause interactions
Pain
Culture and communication
-some cultures handle pain differently, like being loud
looking at
seeing if
balance and harmony
Health beliefs and practices
Looking at preferences,
seeing if preferences are hospital safe
, looking for balance and harmony between religious beliefs like prayers, and like if they can eat any specific foods
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Homeopathy/Naturopathy
Chinese Medicine-
Mind-Based- Hypnosis, visualization, guided imagery
Chiropractic
Massage
Herbal
Therapeutic touch
Growth-
amount
changes in
principles of growth and development
amount of growing someone does,
all changes in ht, wt, bp, words they speak-
Development-
increase
development
Principles of Growth and Development
increase in capabilities of function-
development of skills-throw ball, stack blocks,
Milestones/major markers in development-
Principles of Growth and Development
if these aren’t met then questions are being asked on development
Cognitive development-
Principles of Growth and Development
ability to learn/understand from an experience, or acquire/ retain knowledge to respond to a new situation and solve problems
Cephalocaudal
Principles of Growth and Development
- head down development
Proximodistal-
Principles of Growth and Development
outward development, first able to move trunk, then roll over and move arms,
outward development-inner to outer arms/legs
Factors influencing G & D
Genetics-large part -personality/health traits
Gender-influenced by male
Health
Intelligence
Environment
what about environment affect growth and development
SES,
parent-child relationship,
ordinal position (1st, middle),
health,
nutrition
4 categories of temperament
Easy
/intermediate/
difficult child
Slow to warm up child
9 characteristics temperament
Activity level
rhythmicity
Approach
Adaptability
Intensity of reaction
Distractibility
Attention span
Threshold of response
Mood quality
circle of influences on development
social class
nationality
race
ethnicity
religion
exceptionality
geographic region
gender
Continuous ongoing assessment of development
parent
proiver
helps
also
G & D Surveillance
Parent interview
Provider observations of child’s capabilities
Helps verify no neurologic conditions
Also that the home environment is stimulating and safe
G and d survellience
severral
administered
Several tools
Administered at 9, 18, 24 and 30 months
physical
Weight-4/6 months-1 yr-charting
Length-by 1st year
InfantBirth to 1 Year
weight- doubles in 4-6 months-triples by 1 year-charting on percentile chart
length increase 50% in 1st year
Infant-30 days-1year
Head circumference
chest circumference
Head Circumference: Brain 2/3 adult size by first year
Chest circumference: even w/ head circumference
4 - 12 mo