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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
Which of the following is a tenant of Maslows basic human needs hierarchy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maslow's theory posits that certain needs, starting with physiologic needs, are more basic and must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed.
Question 2 of 5
An 80-year-old woman states, I have successfully raised my family and had a good life. This statement illustrates meeting which basic human need?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The statement reflects self-actualization, as it indicates the woman has fulfilled her potential and achieved personal growth, which is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old boy arrives at the emergency department of a local hospital with difficulty breathing from an asthmatic attack. Which of the following would be the priority nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respirations and administering oxygen addresses the child's physiologic need for air, which is the most urgent priority in Maslow's hierarchy during an asthmatic attack.
Question 4 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 5 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.