Homework
Health Assessment Questions about the Chestnut Family
(Values/Health Perception)
I. Do you and your family have any specific values?
o Be nice to those that are nice to you, mind your manners, and keep the faith
II. What does being healthy mean to your family?
o If you are healthy you are happy
III. Do you consider yourself and your family healthy?
o Yes, we don't get ill very often. We are good physically and emotionally healthy.
(Nutrition)
I. What kind of meals do you and your family have?
o We eat a lot of pre-packaged foods and fast food frequently
II. Is there someone in your family that is a healthier eater? Is there someone in your family who could improve their eating habits?
o Anthony eats healthier he is thinking about becoming a vegetarian. Kasey said she could really improve her own.
III. How do you think your meals affect your family's health?
o Both adults make us more tired and sluggish, but son still bounces off walls
(Sleep/Rest)
I. How many hours of sleep does everyone in your family typically get a night?
o Average about 6 hours
II. Does everyone seem to feel rested when awake?
o My son does he is nine almost ten, my boyfriend and I wake up tired
III. What is the importance of sleep/rest to you and your family?
o She states she loves sleep. If she doesn't get sleep she gets grouchy. It also keeps us healthy to get our rest.
(Elimination)
I. Does everyone have normal elimination patterns?
o No, she has constipation issues
II. Are there any types of elimination aids or supplements used?
o She does not take anything for it
III. Are there any acute or chronic elimination issues?
o This has been a chronic issue since she was little
(Activity/Exercise)
I. Does your family have an exercise or activity routine?
o No, they do like to ride bikes, go for walks, and go hiking
II. What do your family activities consist of?
o Camping and then going bike riding, walking, and hiking
III. What would you consider your family's activity level?
o Pretty inactive. She would like to do more but with working nights to tired.
(Cognitive)
I. What are the education levels of your family and its members?
o Cheyenne going into 4th grade, Anthony is in college to become a cop, and Kasey graduated high school and took her C.N.A class
II. What cognitive activities do you and your family practice?
o Cheyenne likes to read and write. He writes his own books sometime.
III. What is the value of intelligence in your family?
o Knowledge is power.
(Sensory-Perception)
I. Does anyone in your family have any sensory deficits or impairments?
o Anthony has glasses
II. Does anyone in your family use any aids for sensory impairment?
o Glasses
III. Are there any school sensory deficits for your children?
o No
(Self-Perception)
I. How does your family view themselves?
o Kasey comes from a distant family, but Anthony comes from a close nit family and but the three of them here as a family are very close.
II. Could your family improve how they perceive themselves?
o Yes, Kasey can feel really insecure and no confidence so puts strain sometimes on relationship and Anthony is the same way. But Cheyenne is very confident.
III. Are there any identity, personality, or body issues in your family?
o Anthony doesn't like his body but for him to have to do something about it he doesn't have the motivation for it.
(Role Relationship)
I. What is everyone's role in the family?
o She is mom has the lead role, Anthony is the boyfriend and plays an active role. He is starting to step into that dad role more. Of course, Cheyenne is nine almost ten and role is to be the kid
II. Are there any special functions for individual members such as holding financial responsibility?
o Kasey does all the financial roles, Anthony doesn't actually live with them he technically lives at his sister house, but he is there every day.
III. How are the household tasks divided among the family members?
o Cheyenne and Kasey do the cleaning. The liter boxes, dishes, laundry, and so on.
(Sexuality)
I. How is your sex life?
o Really good
II. How do you breach the subject of sexuality with your children?
o That has not come up yet he is to young
III. How does the married couple view their relationship as lovers, parenthood, and marriage?
o Would love to get married, we have great chemistry, and we have the same beliefs on how children should be raised
(Coping)
I. How is any stressful situation handled in the family?
o Talk, communication is very important to get through tough times
II. How are everyone's coping skills?
o Kasey can hold on to a grudge and not cope well at times. Cheyenne gets over things quickly and Anthony can get over things very quickly too.
III. Could you and your family improve your coping skills? How?
o Yes, she and Anthony could. Be quicker to talk about things that are bothering each other.
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