Chapter 5 Objectives

Front 1

Describe and discuss the hierarchy of needs, from the spimple to the complex, as developed by Maslow

Back 1

Physiologic is the first level and is the survival or primary needs. Examples: oxygen, food, water, sleep and elimination
Security and Safety is the second level with both physical and psychological needs. Examples are shelter and freedom from harm.
Love Affection and Belonging are the third level and considered social needs.
Self-esteem is the fourth level is relates to one's perception of themself; appreciating one's own self-worth.
The final phase is self-actualization; when one has met his or her full potential.

Front 2

Define the term regression and explain at least two examples of regression

Back 2

Regression is when a person falling backward or retreating to a previous behavior or concern. Example: a person who has surgery will regress to focusing on his health and feeling good before focusing on returning to work or his job (2) A person who is starving will not be concerned with how fast they eat their food and their appearance until they are no longer hungry

Front 3

List at least five physiologic needs of all people and animals

Back 3

oxygen, water, nutrients, elimination and sleep

Front 4

List five examples of nursing activities that help an individual meet basic physiologic human needs

Back 4

A nurse will evaluate the oxygenation status of a client.
A nurse will assist in assessing water and fluids by measuring intake and output by weighing the client daily and observing intravenous infusion of fluids
A nurse will help with food by feeding the client.
A nurse will help with waste removal by giving an enema
A nurse will help with sleep providing comfortable, quiet surroundings.

Front 5

List four examples of nursing activities that help an individual meet the needs of security and safety.

Back 5

(1) the nurse can explain to clients their surgical procedure before surgery as well as treatment and meds.
(2) The nurse is legally bound to report any suspicion of abuse and be aware
(3) checking identification of client before administeration meds
(4) taking defective equipment from the patien'ts room

Front 6

List two examples of nursing activities that help an individual obtain the goal of self-esteem.

Back 6

(1) promote a positive image after surgery
(2) encouraing progress in rehabilitation

Front 7

List two examples of nursing activities that help an individual obtain the goal of self-actualization

Back 7

(1) acknowledging the accomplishments of an individual (2) allowing the client to succeed in personal endeavors, the Nurse can encourage positive behaviors of self-imporvement such as education

Front 8

Address the basic and aesthetic needs of individuals who are homeless, or who have a terminal illness or who have lost their jobs and source of income

Back 8

Basic need for homeless or unemployed are the need for food and shelter. Homeless are at risk from danger from strangers and fatigue from walking long distances to get food. These needs must be met before they can think about aesthetic needs (needs to enchance quality of life) such as having cable television or possible immunization for their children; for terminal patients basic needs such as rest needs to be met for them to desire or achieve aesthetic needs such as enjoying their family (3rd level need; love, affection and belonging)

Front 9

Relate at least three community or societal needs to the hierarchy of needs of an individual

Back 9

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