Exploring Maslow's Hierarchy

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety needs are the most basic human needs.

Examples of physiologic loss include the amputation of a limb and loss of mobility.

A person's home is always a safe environment where they can trust that family members will provide protection.

Violence occurring on a school campus or in a holy place can shatter the feeling of safety.

Loss of a loved one can affect the need to love and the feeling of being loved.

Birth, marriage, divorce, illness, and death can lead to changes in relationships and cause loss.

Any change in how a person is valued at work or in relationships can threaten self-esteem.

The hierarchy of needs begins with self-actualization.

The loss of a safe environment is evident in domestic violence and child abuse.

Public institutions such as schools and churches are not associated with safety.

True or false: Death of a loved one can result in a threat to self-esteem.

True or false: Loss of a job can result in a threat to self-esteem.

True or false: Retirement can result in a threat to self-esteem.

True or false: A person grieving the loss of personal goals and individual potential is experiencing loss related to self-actualization.

True or false: A person grieving the loss of hope for finding a mate and having children is experiencing loss related to self-actualization.

True or false: The fulfillment of human needs requires dynamic movement throughout the various levels in Maslow’s hierarchy.

True or false: A focus on protection may take priority over professional or self-actualization goals.

True or false: Nurses must have a basic understanding of what is involved in the grieving process to effectively support clients.

True or false: Supporting the grieving process involves ministering to psychological needs only.

True or false: Therapeutic communication skills such as active listening are important when assisting grieving clients.