ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 4 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.