Family Review Flashcards
Family definition according to Mosby’s Textbook
Network of people who support each other
Nuclear
Mother, father, children
Single-parent
Adult head of household does not have a partner who shares the home
Blended
A couple with 2+ kids, at least 1 was made by both members in couple, and at least one is the stepchild
Same – sex
Partners living together with an intimate relationship and of the same gender
Extended
3 generations sharing a household/several siblings and spouses + children – may extend to non-biological family
How do parents and older relatives feel regarding arranged marriages in other countries
They are more qualified than young people to make decisions
What do parents believe will be enhanced through arranged marriages?
Will enhance family resources, reputation, and alliances
Where do arranged marriages happen?
Middle Eastern and Moslem African countries, some parts of Indonesia and Pakistan
Who finds the “suitable spouse” in an arranged marriage?
Marriage brokers or intermediaries
What is an intermediary?
Family friend, relative, an acquaintance with extensive contacts, or professional marriage broker
What does an arranged marriage do, what areas does it occur and what items are given from the dowry?
May cement an alliance between families, especially in rural areas. May include household possessions, jewels, money, servants
What’s an acute disease?
Sudden, short duration
What’s a chronic disease?
Often/gradual, indefinite or long duration
What does burnout look like?
Illness, loss of concern, loss of respect, cynicism, dehumanization
Causes of burnout?
Lack of support, inability to share feelings, irregular/long hours of responsibility, unrealistic expectations of self
What do families have difficulty accepting?
Loss of role, power, control, privacy, lack of knowledge/skill, feeling inadequate, guilt, burdened
When does postpartum begin and end?
Begins with birth of baby and ends 6 weeks later when the mother adjusts physically and emotionally to childbirth (may menstruate in 3-6 weeks if not breastfeeding)
How to care for mother post-partum?
Lochia, episiotomy, perineal care, care of possible abdominal incision, breast care
How many women are affected by “Postpartum Blues”?
80%
How many women suffer from Postpartum Depression?
5-25% WOMEN
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Social withdrawal, inability to cope, decreased maternal skills
What is Postpartum Psychosis?
Symptoms delusions, hallucinations, confusion, delirium, panic (looks like schizophrenia)
How to safely give a baby a bath?
Never leave them alone, 1 hand on baby at all times, temp should be 38.7-40.5 Celsius
