LEC 6: Definitions

Question 1

Engagement Continuum:Inform

Answer 1

We will keep the client/family informed.

Question 2

Engagement Continuum: Consult

Answer 2

We will keep the client/family informed, listen, and provide feedback on how their input affected decisions.

Question 3

Engagement Continuum: Involve

Answer 3

We will partner with the client/family to understand and consider their perspective and include them in developing approaches.

Question 4

Engagement Continuum: Collaborate

Answer 4

We will partner with the client/family in decision making, including identifying alternatives and preferred solutions.

Question 5

Theoretical Pluralism

Answer 5

The selection and use of multiple theories for practice in accordance with the demands of the situation.

Question 6

Postmodernism

Answer 6

Valuespluralism and acknowledges that many world views and explanations exist. Looks for more than one way of looking at things.

Question 7

Systems Theory

Answer 7

Sees a system is a complex of elements in mutual interactions. Applies to family nicely if you see the family as a whole, interactive nature.

Question 8

Cybernetics

Answer 8

It is the science of communication and control theory. Shifts the focus from substance to form by examining how something is being said, the tone it is being said, and the non-verbals.
Is about feedbacks and asks who is controlling the messages in the family. It is
related to communication theory.

Question 9

Communication Theory

Answer 9

Pays attention to channels of communication, such as digital and analog. All non-verbal communication is meaningful and explores circularity in communication.

Question 10

Digital

Answer 10

Content of verbal message.

Question 11

Analog

Answer 11

Non-verbal/ artistic.

Question 12

Change Theory

Answer 12

The theory of if you cause a change on one person it will affect the whole system; maybe not right away but eventually.

Question 13

Biology of Cognition: Objectivity

Answer 13

One domain of reference explains the world, we exist independently of observers

Question 14

Biology of Cognition: Objectivity in Parentheses

Answer 14

Truths are created and brought forth by observers;; nothin is certain everyone’s view is version of a presumably correct interpretation.

Question 15

Boundaries: Closed

Answer 15

More isolated and limits passage of energy, ides, people, and information.

Question 16

Boundaries: Open

Answer 16

Greater interchange of information, energy, and people.

Question 17

Boundaries: Flexible

Answer 17

Control and selectively open and close to gain balance or adapt to the situation.

Question 18

Family Life Cycle

Answer 18

The typical path that most families go through. Emotional and intellectual stages from childhood to retirement.Often to do with coming and going of family members and is generally predictable, despite cultural and ethnic variations.

Question 19

Family Development Theory

Answer 19

Anapproach to studying families, which is useful in explaining patterned change, the dynamic nature of the family and how change occurs in the family life cycle.
Families move over time through successive stages.

Question 20

Developmental Task

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Growth responsibilities that arise at certain stages in the family’s life cycle.

Question 21

Stages

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An interval of time where the relationships between the structure, interactions, and roles within the family are both qualitatively and qualitatively distinct from other periods.

Question 22

Tasks

Answer 22

Issues dealt with and tasks often accomplished in each stage.

Question 23

Attachements

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Relatively enduring, unique emotional tie between two specific people.

Question 24

Cultural Competence as an Organization

Answer 24

To provide services that demonstrate respect for diversity and cultural, ethnic, spiritual, emotional and age-specific differences.

Question 25

Cultural Competence as an Individual

Answer 25

Respecting, understanding, and accommodating the needs of our patients.

Question 26

Culturally Competent Care

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The ability to provide care with a client-centered orientation, recognizing the significant impact of cultural values and beliefs as well as power and hierarchy often inherent in clinical interactions, particularly between clients from marginalized groups and health care organizations.

Question 27

Cultural Awareness

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Recognizing that difference and similarities exist between cultures and becoming aware and sensitive to your own biases and assumptions.

Question 28

Cultural Humility

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A life long journey of self-evaluation, reflection, and learning to deepen our understanding of how our life experiences influence how we understand and interact with others.

Question 29

Cultural Safety

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Addresses power differences inherent in health service delivery and affirms, respects, and fosters the cultural expression of clients.Requires nurses to reflect critically on issues or racialization, institutionalized discrimination, culturalism, and health and healthcare inequities and practice in a way that affirms the culture of clients and nurses.The effective nursing or midwifery practice of a person or family from another culture and is determined by the person of family receiving the care.