CHN-FAMILY TYPE

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Family

Basic unit in society shaped by surrounding forces.

Values, Beliefs, and Customs

Influence the role and function of the family.

Nuclear Family

Consists of father, mother, and children.

Extended Family

Consists of father, mother, children, and other relatives.

Single-Parent Family

A single individual with children.

Binuclear/Blended Family

Extended family from separated or divorced parents with children.

Step Family

Remarriage of a widowed person with children.

Compound Family

One man/woman with several spouses.

Cohabiting Family

Unmarried couple living together.

Dyad Family

Husband and wife without children.

Homosexual Family

Same-sex couples with or without children.

Communal Family

Group living arrangements like orphanages or convents.

No-Kin Family

No legal or blood ties among members.

Family of Procreation

The family one creates.

Family Orientation

The family one comes from.

Patriarchal Family

Authority rests with the father or male member.

Matriarchal Family

Authority rests with the mother or female member.

Egalitarian Family

Shared authority between husband and wife.

Democratic Family

Everyone involved in decision-making.

Autocratic Family

Rigid, authoritarian parenting style.

Laissez-Faire Family

Full authority given to family members.

Matricentric Family

Mother takes authority in father's absence.

Patricentric Family

Father takes authority in mother's absence.

Patrilineal Family

Affiliation through the father’s relatives.

Bilateral Family

Affiliation through both parents.

Matrilineal Family

Affiliation through the mother’s relatives.

Patrilocal Family

Resides near the husband's parents.

Matrilocal Family

Resides near the wife's parents.

Family as a Unit of Care

Family is the fundamental unit of society and health.

Well Family Behaviors

Indicators of physical, emotional, and spiritual support.

Family Health Tasks

Recognizing health development interruptions and making care decisions.

Family APGAR Questionnaire

Tool for measuring family functioning.

Adaptation (APGAR)

Family's ability to utilize and share resources.

Partnership (APGAR)

Satisfaction in problem-solving through communication.

Growth (APGAR)

Freedom for physical and emotional change.

Affection (APGAR)

Emotional intimacy within the family.

Resolve (APGAR)

Satisfaction with family commitments.

Family Health Nursing Process

Systematic approach to family health needs.

Rapport

Trust-building and understanding client needs.

Assessment

Evaluating family health status and wellness.

Data Collection Methods

Various techniques for gathering family health information.

Observation

Inferring health status from family interactions.

Physical Examination

Direct examination for health status data.

Interview

Effective communication to elicit family health information.

Records Review

Gathering information from clinical records.

Typology of Nursing Problems

Identifying family health issues.

Initial Data Base

Family structure, characteristics, and dynamics.

Socio-Economic Factors

Income, occupation, and educational attainment.

Family Dynamics

Relationships and communication patterns among members.