Questions and Answers
A nurse is providing care based on Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs. For which nursing activities is this approach useful?
Which examples of nursing interventions help meet physiologic needs? (Select all that apply)
Which of Maslow's basic human needs is being met by a nurse who uses careful hand hygiene and sterile techniques when handling patients?
Which statements accurately describe the achievement of self-actualization? (Select all that apply)
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What is the best broad definition of a family?
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Which interview questions directed to the single mother could the nurse use to assess the affective and coping family function? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Prioritizing nursing care utilizes Maslow's hierarchy to establish care priorities effectively.
- Physiologic needs include oxygen, water, food, elimination, temperature, and safety.
- Important nursing interventions for physiologic needs: changing oxygen tanks and assisting with meals.
Safety and Security
- Hand hygiene and sterile techniques meet the safety and security needs by preventing infections.
- Physiologic needs relate to basic life-sustaining actions, while self-esteem and love/belonging needs connect to social interactions.
Self-Actualization
- Self-actualization is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy, representing the achievement of one's potential.
- This process is continuous throughout life and involves focusing on external problems and creative problem-solving.
- Loneliness and isolation are not always tied to unmet self-actualization needs.
Definition of Family
- A family is best defined as a group of individuals living together and relying on one another for support—spanning beyond biological ties.
- Variations can include traditional structures, extended family units, and chosen family dynamics.
Affective and Coping Family Function
- Key aspects of assessing family function include emotional support systems and coping strategies during stress.
- Questions such as who provides emotional support and who holds the family together highlight affective and coping functions.
- Economic and reproductive functions focus on financial roles and family planning, while traditions relate to socialization.
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This quiz features practice questions designed specifically for the NCLEX exam, focusing on essential nursing concepts such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Test your knowledge and understanding of prioritizing patient care and making accurate nursing diagnoses. Perfect for nursing students preparing for their licensure examination.
