Family Systems Theory
Who created the Family Systems Theory?
Murray Bowen
What is the purpose of the Calgary Family Assessment Model?
To provide a framework for the structure and organization of the family and then determine the needs of individuals or relationships in the family
The nursing definition of family is "Two or more individuals who depend on one another for emotional, physical, and/or financial support. Members are self-defined"
True
inhalation anesthetics, IV anesthetics, local anesthetics, skeletal muscle relaxants
Which model is more appropriate for people making a concrete change?
Transtheoretical Model for Change
What is the Family Systems Theory & how is it organized?
8 interlocking concepts that describe patterns that explain how family life affects its members and govern where problems develop.
Name the three main categories in the Calgary Family Assessment Model
Family Systems Theory requires whole family cooperation, which can be difficult to obtain
True
What is the action and use of Naloxone (Narcan)?
Blocks opioid receptors (pure antagonist).
Used to reverse narcotics effects of anesthesia or in cases of overdose.
What are the 4 aspects of the Health Belief Model?
Perceived susceptibility, Perceived severity, Perceived barriers, Perceived benefits
Which concept is characterized by distancing, withdrawal, and isolation that may lead to unresolved tension?
Emotional Cutoff
What are the three boundaries under the structural category in the Calgary Family Assessment Model?
rigid, diffuse, permeable
According to Bowen, our position in the family (ex. youngest vs older child) does not affect our functioning in society
False
Concept: Sibling Position
What is the Black Box Warning for Midazolam (Versed)?
Respiratory depression, respiratory arrest
What are the 6 stages of the TTMC?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Termination.
Which concept explains that parents project their emotions onto their children & may increase the child’s vulnerability to psychiatric disorders?
Family Projection Process
What are the 7 family developmental stages?
single young adult, the new couple, families with young children, families with adolescents, launching children and moving on in middle life, families in middle age, families nearing the end of life
Emotional, verbal, nonverbal, and circular communication are examples of instrumental functioning.
False
These are expressive functioning
John is 16 and won't quit smoking because his dad has been smoking for 30 years and is in perfect health.
What is John demonstrating according to the Health Belief Model?
Perceived susceptibility
Explain the Nuclear Family Emotional System
How the family responds to stress
Ripple effect - what affects one affects all
What type of communication involves an active listener and an intentional speaker?
circular communication
Examples of formal roles are: mother, father, provider, child caretaker, peacemaker, cook
False
Peacemaker is an informal role
What is the action of Nalbuphine (Nubain)?
Combines with kappa receptors producing analgesia and acts as a partial antagonist at mu receptors.
How long must action be sustained for someone to be in the Maintenance stage of the TTMC?
6 months