What are the affective nurturance functions of a family?
Relationship boundaries – children and family learn how to function in caring/intimate relationships and how to care for future generations
What are the economic family functions? (3)
- Saving/spending habits
- Work ethic
- How to contribute positively to society
What are the health promotion functions of a family?
Taking care of their health and maintenance of health over the lifetime
What do Family Genograms depict? What are they used for?
Depicts relationships over generations. Used to assess and predict future family patterns.
What information does a family genogram include?
Details about family structure, timelines of major events, conflicts, documentation of family patterns, and patterns of things like health conditions
What is the SCREEM Assessment Tool used for?
It is used to assess family resources during a crisis
What does each letter in the SCREEM Acronym stand for?
S - Social
C - Cultural
R - Religion
E - Economic
E - Education
M - Medical
What are Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)?
Events occurring in childhood that cause physical or emotional trauma
What are examples of Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs)? (3)
- Exposure to substance abuse
- Watching intimate partner violence
- Death of a caregiver
What are Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) linked to?
Toxic stress
What can altered brain development from toxic stress cause? (3)
- Issues with decision making
- Issues with forming relationships
- Chronic illness
What are child risk factors for child abuse? (3)
- Younger than 4 years old
- Developmental delays
- Chronic mental or physical illness
What are caregiver risk factors for child abuse? (5)
- Mental illness
- Young age
- Lack of education
- Substance abuse
- Difficulty bonding with child
What is the leading cause of unintentional injuries in infants?
Drowning or suffocation
What are common unintentional injuries in toddlers? (3)
- Drowning
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Choking
What are prevention methods for unintentional injuries in Toddlers? (3)
- Education about high-risk foods (hot dogs, popcorn, etc.)
- Teaching swimming skills
- Car seat safety
What are common unintentional injuries in School age/adolescents? (3)
- MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (most common)
- Drowning
- Drug and alcohol use
What are prevention strategies for unintentional injuries in school age children and adolescents? (2)
- Drug prevention programs in schools
- Seat belts
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act (PDSA) allow?
Allows patient to make health care decisions for themself
Who is hospice care for? What does it focus on?
- People with terminal illnesses or expectancy of less than 6 months
- Focuses on symptom management
What does palliative care focus on?
Focuses on improving quality of life
What does an advanced directive do?
Directs care at the end of life
What does a durable power of attorney (DPOA) do?
Elects someone to make decisions for the patient if they cannot
