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23 Cards in this Set
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Socialization into one's primary culture as a child
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enculturation
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An individual gradually adopts and incorporates the characteristics of the dominant culture
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Assimilation
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A family consists of husband and wife (and perhaps one or more children)
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Nuclear family
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A family includes relatives (aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins) in addition to the nuclear family
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Extended family
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A family formed when one parent leaves the nuclear family because of death, divorce, or desertion or when a single person decides to have or adopt a child
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Single-Parent family
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A family formed when parents bring unrelated children from prior adoptive or foster parenting relationships into a new, joint living situation
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Blended family
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Relationships include multi adult households, "skip-generation" families (grandparents caring for grandchildren), communal groups with children, "non families" (adult living alone), cohabitating partners, and homosexual couples.
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Alternative family
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What are the four further trends as threats/concerns facing the family?
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1. changing economic status
2. homelessness 3. family violence 4. the presence of acute or chronic illnesses. |
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The Collins family includes a mother, Jean; stepfather, Adam; two teenage biological daughters of the mother, Lisa and Laura; and a biological daughter of the father, 25-year-old Stacey. Stacey just moved home following the loss of her job in another city. The family is converting a study into Stacey's bedroom and is in the process of distributing household chores. When you talk to members of the family, they all think that their family can adjust to lifestyle changes. This is an example of family:
A) Diversity B) Durability C) Resiliency D) Configuration |
C) Resiliency
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The most common reason grandparents are called on to raise their grandchildren is because....
A) Single parenthood B) Legal interventions C) Dual-income families D) Increased divorce rate |
B) legal interventions
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A family's access to adequate health care, opportunity for education, sound nutrition, and decreased stress is affected by...
A) Development B) Family function C) Family structure D) Economic stability |
D) Economic stability
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David Singer is a single parent of a 3-year-old boy, Kevin. Kevin has well-managed asthma and misses day care infrequently. David is in school studying to be an information technology professional. His income and time are limited, and he admits to going to fast-food restaurants frequently for dinner. However, he and his son spend a lot of time together. David receives state-supported health care for his son, but he does not have health insurance or a personal physician. He has his son enrolled in a government-assisted day care program. Which of the following are risks to this family's level of health? (#)
A) Economic status B) Chronic illness C) Underinsured D) Government-assisted day care |
A) Economic status
C) Underinsured |
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The Cleric family, which includes a mother, stepfather, two two teenage biological daughters of the mother, and a biological daughter of the father is an example of a(n):
A) Nuclear family B) Blended family C) Extended family D) Alternative family |
B) Blended family
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Which of the following are possible outcomes with clear family communication? (#)
A) Family goals B) Decision making C) Methods of discipline D) Impaired coping |
A) Family goals
B) Decision making C) Methods of discipline |
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Communication among family members is an example of family:
A) Attributes B) Function C) Structure D) Development |
B) Function
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Which of the following contribute to family hardiness? (#)
A) Family meetings B) Established family roles C) Willingness to change in time of stress D) Passive orientation to life |
A) Family meetings
B) Established family roles C) Willingness to change in time of stress |
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Which of the following demonstrate family resiliency? (#)
A) Resuming full-time work when spouse loses job B) Arguing ways to deal with problems among siblings C) Developing hobbies when children leave home D) Placing blame on family members. |
A) Resuming full-time work when spouse loses job
C) Developing hobbies when children leave home |
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When nurses view the family as context, their primary focus is on the:
A) Family members within a system B) Family process and relationships C) Family relational and transactional concepts D) Health needs of the individual member. |
D) Health needs of the individual member.
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Diane is a hospice nurse who is caring for the Robinson family. This family is providing end-of-life care for their grandmother, who has terminal breast cancer. When Diane visits the home 3 times a week, she focuses on symptom management for the grandmother and assists the family with coping skills. Diane's approach is an example of which of the following?
A) Family as context B) Family as patient C) Family as system D) Family as structure |
B) Family as patient
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Which of the following are included in a family function assessment? (#)
A) Cultural practices B) Decision making C) Rituals and celebrations D) Neighborhood crime data |
A) Cultural practices
B) Decision making C) Rituals and celebrations |
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Karen Johnson is a single mother of a school-age daughter. Linda Brown is also a single mother of two teenage daughters. Karen and Linda are active professionals, have busy social lives, and date occasionally. Three years ago they decided to share a house and housing costs, living expenses, and child care responsibilities. The children consider one another as their family. This family form is considered a(n):
A) Diverse family relationship B) Blended family relationship C) Extended family relationship D) Alternative family relationship |
D) Alternative family relationship
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During a visit to a family clinic the nurse teaches the mother about immunizations, car seat use, and home safety for an infant and toddler. Which type of nursing interventions are these?
A) Health promotion activities B) Acute care activities C) Restorative care activities D) Growth and development-care activities |
A) Health promotion activities
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Which best defines family caregiving? (#)
A) Designing a nurturing family to raise children B) Providing physical and emotional care for a family member C) Establishing a safe physical environment for a family D) Monitoring for side effects of illness and treatments |
B) Providing physical and emotional care for a family member
C) Establishing a safe physical environment for a family D) Monitoring for side effects of illness and treatments |
