ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 4 : Health of the Individual, Family, Community,
and Environment Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 75-year-old man is being discharged to his home following a fall in his kitchen that resulted in a fractured pelvis. The home health nurse makes a home assessment that will be used to design interventions to meet which priority need?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protection from potential harm is a priority safety need, critical for a patient with a fractured pelvis to prevent further injury, as per Maslow's hierarchy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient in a long-term health care facility measures his intake and output and weighs him to assess water balance. These actions help to meet which of Maslows hierarchy of needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring intake, output, and weight ensures the patient's physiologic need for fluid balance is met, a fundamental requirement in Maslow's hierarchy.
Question 3 of 5
What action by a nurse will help a patient meet self-esteem needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respecting the patient's values and beliefs fosters dignity and self-worth, directly supporting self-esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a female patient with TB who is in isolation is aware that the patients love and belonging needs may not be properly met. Which of the following nursing action would help to meet these needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging family visits helps meet love and belonging needs by fostering social connections, which are critical for a patient in isolation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describes how Maslows theory can be applied to nursing practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maslow's theory can guide the nursing process by helping nurses prioritize interventions based on the patient's unmet needs, applicable to all patients.