Intro E2 Ch 10 Flashcards
Define family
Families are defined as an alliance of interacting individuals who are related by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption
Are interdependent in carrying out relevant functions through roles
Why are families included during discharge planning
They are the ones who will be caring for the patient
Define traditional “ nuclear” family
Biological mother, father, child
Define extended family and category
Non-traditional
Nuclear family plus transgenerational members (grandparents, nephews, cousins or friends)
Define blended “ merged” Families and classifications
Nontraditional reconstituted families
Divorcee with kids remarrying
Define double blending family and classification
Nontraditional reconstituted family
Divorcee with kids + divorcee with kids
Define single-parent families and classification
Nontraditional
1 Parent assuming otherwise shared roles with kids
Examples of Cohabiting families And classification
LGBTQ couples
communes: (many people not related living together and managing a household)
rent sharers
What are family structures based off on
Noted for size
type of family
birth order of children
age and sex of family members
What are examples of different family roles
Formal and informal
Formal
Breadwinner (Bill payer), house cleaner, cook, child rearing (discipline) decision maker
Informal
Nurturer, peacemaker, black sheep
What values in different areas of life shape families as well
Religion
Healthcare
Education
Interaction patterns
Use of leisure time
Religion
-many times children will follow the religious or spiritual guidance and training provided by parents
Healthcare
Attitudes of the parents are at times reflected in attitudes of children if parents do not ever see healthcare provider for health problems children may follow example
Education
If it is value children are likely to pursue higher education if it is not valued they may not 
Interaction patterns
Some families are more affectionate and communicative than others who are just supportive ; their interactions may also reflect their culture
Use of leisure time
Some families do most things together like travel and some not so much
How do you define healthy family
There is no one way for family to be healthy family is one where members generally communicate in healthy ways, respect each other, and have each other‘s back
What is a genogram and what is it used for
Genogram is a 3 generational analysis a family structure and changes resulting from birth adoptions, re/marriages and death
Used to assess family risk for certain diseases conditions and habits
What does a genogram help identify
How prevalent a disease is among generations and recognizes familial traits that put family members at increased risk for certain diseases to guide alterations in health patterns and promote greater health
Define ecomaps and their usefulness
Eco maps show interactions between family members and outside contacts where the with the arrow shows the strength of the relationship
Is an effective instrument for assessing family sociological risks
Defined the systems model
Newman‘s system model assessing family factoring in existing environment, even though family integrity and values establish a safe Core boundary of structure and function there’s a consistent interchange of energy between multiple dimensions of existence outside the family
What is Gordon’s functional health patterns and what does it evaluate
Evaluate lifestyle patterns for individuals and families
Is holistic and considers multiple dimensions of health
Name Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns
- Health perception and management
- Nutrition
- Elimination
- Sleep/rest
5.  activity exercise - Cognitive /perceptual
- Self perception and self concept
- Rules in relationships
- Sexuality
- Coping and stress tolerance
- Values and beliefs
What does Gordon see Essential to family health
He saw nutrition, illumination, sleep rest patterns closely linked with family values essential to family health
+ education and success in school
Define Duvall and Miller’s family developmental stages
Means to assess ONLY families with children
Based on Ericksons stages
Stage 1:beginning families
Couple, child bearing
Co habitation of newly together couple now combining and adapting new routines from two different upbringings possibility of children arises
Stage 2: Families with preschoolers
Challenged to help children establish autonomy and initiative and learn how to be successful in industrious endeavors
Stage 3: Families with school aged children
Stage 4: families with adolescence
Families focused on helping oldest child achieve their expected developmental tasks
there are commonalities in raising younger children after oldest
Stage 5: families with young adults
Parents challenged to lunch young adults in the world as independent and self-sufficient
Stage 6: Families with middle-aged adults
Families challenged to peak in their careers, reestablish special relationships without kids and prepare for retirement
Stage 7: Families with older adults
Challenged to accept and embrace past and present life and prepare for death
What are family tasks based and initiated on
The age of the oldest child
What Does Maslow’s hierarchy of needs determine in families
Family needs and interventions just like with individuals
