NSG 527 Final Exam Questions and
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6 behavior-specific cognitions in the Health promotion model –
ANS-Perceived benefits of action
perceived barriers to action
Perceived self-efficacy
Activity-related affect
Interpersonal influences (family, peers, providers); norms, support, models
Situational influences; options demand characteristics aesthetics
Actual Stress Period –
ANS-Increased energy required by family members to cope with stressor(s); basic
survival methods can be used at this time which may include intrafamilial and spiritual
resources.
Analog communication –
ANS-analog is nonverbal behavior that accompanies communication
Antistress Period –
ANS-Occurs prior to confronting the stressor; anticipation; if the stressor is identified
early coping strategies can be identified to lessen the impact.
Change Theory –
ANS-The effect of change on the family unit and health behavior
Strong family support is predictive of success with new health behaviors
Command communication –
ANS-the command is the intent and how the message is delivered both verbally and
nonverbally
Complementary communication –
ANS-complementary behavior is supplemental
Digital communication –
ANS-digital is verbal communication
Family as a Component of Society –
ANS-The family is a subsystem of society. Families are considered an institution of
society equating to religion and educational institutions for example.
Family as Client –
, ANS-The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family, subsystems, and
relationships with external sources are the focus.
Family as Context –
ANS-The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the primary
resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary for
assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members –
ANS-The family is a sum of all family members. Family healthcare is operational when
all members of the family receive care.
Family Career or Life Cycle (Family development theory –
ANS-(2-Parent Nuclear) Transitional Stage: Between Families
Stage I: Beginning Families
Stage II: Childbearing Families
Stage III: Families with Preschool Children
Stage IV: Families with School Age Children
Stage V: Families with Teenagers
Stage VI: Families Launching Young Adults
Stage VII: Middle-Age Parents
Stage VIII: Family in Retirement and Old Age
Other circumstances: divorced, stepparent, domestic
Family Developmental Theory –
ANS-Explains the developmental changes of family members through the years
Provides the ability to make predictions of family needs according the life cycle
Emphasis is on the traditional nuclear family
Family Interactional Theory –
ANS-Family members assign meaning to events in their world; this is impacted by the
relevancy of the situation
The focus on internal dynamics of families
Family Stress Theory –
ANS-Illness causing stress that changes family dynamics
Resources in the family for dealing with the stressor(s)
Implications/reality of the event on families and how they will adapt
Family Subsystems as Client –
ANS-The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or triad and be comprised of
a married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for example. They are the recipients
of care.
Family Systems Therapy –
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6 behavior-specific cognitions in the Health promotion model –
ANS-Perceived benefits of action
perceived barriers to action
Perceived self-efficacy
Activity-related affect
Interpersonal influences (family, peers, providers); norms, support, models
Situational influences; options demand characteristics aesthetics
Actual Stress Period –
ANS-Increased energy required by family members to cope with stressor(s); basic
survival methods can be used at this time which may include intrafamilial and spiritual
resources.
Analog communication –
ANS-analog is nonverbal behavior that accompanies communication
Antistress Period –
ANS-Occurs prior to confronting the stressor; anticipation; if the stressor is identified
early coping strategies can be identified to lessen the impact.
Change Theory –
ANS-The effect of change on the family unit and health behavior
Strong family support is predictive of success with new health behaviors
Command communication –
ANS-the command is the intent and how the message is delivered both verbally and
nonverbally
Complementary communication –
ANS-complementary behavior is supplemental
Digital communication –
ANS-digital is verbal communication
Family as a Component of Society –
ANS-The family is a subsystem of society. Families are considered an institution of
society equating to religion and educational institutions for example.
Family as Client –
, ANS-The entire family is in the foreground. Dynamics of the family, subsystems, and
relationships with external sources are the focus.
Family as Context –
ANS-The patient is an individual with family members who are usually the primary
resource for them. The individual is the primary receiver and the family is secondary for
assessment and intervention of care.
Family as Sum of its Members –
ANS-The family is a sum of all family members. Family healthcare is operational when
all members of the family receive care.
Family Career or Life Cycle (Family development theory –
ANS-(2-Parent Nuclear) Transitional Stage: Between Families
Stage I: Beginning Families
Stage II: Childbearing Families
Stage III: Families with Preschool Children
Stage IV: Families with School Age Children
Stage V: Families with Teenagers
Stage VI: Families Launching Young Adults
Stage VII: Middle-Age Parents
Stage VIII: Family in Retirement and Old Age
Other circumstances: divorced, stepparent, domestic
Family Developmental Theory –
ANS-Explains the developmental changes of family members through the years
Provides the ability to make predictions of family needs according the life cycle
Emphasis is on the traditional nuclear family
Family Interactional Theory –
ANS-Family members assign meaning to events in their world; this is impacted by the
relevancy of the situation
The focus on internal dynamics of families
Family Stress Theory –
ANS-Illness causing stress that changes family dynamics
Resources in the family for dealing with the stressor(s)
Implications/reality of the event on families and how they will adapt
Family Subsystems as Client –
ANS-The subsystem of a family can be defined as a dyad or triad and be comprised of
a married couple, parent-child, and sibling-sibling, for example. They are the recipients
of care.
Family Systems Therapy –
