Ch.4 Health of the individual, family, and community Flashcards
T/F
The basic human needs are common to all people: health or ill.
TRUE
meeting these needs is essential for the health and survival of all people.
List in order Maslow’s Hierarchy of human needs from bottom to top of the pyramid
Physiologic Safety and security Love and belonging Self-esteem Self- actualization
By giving the patient water to stay hydrated, and giving patient food when requested, the nurse is practicing which human need from Maslow’s hierarchy theory
Physiologic
You need water and food to survive
The patient is more prone to fall out of the bed at the hospital. The nurse, therefore, places side rails on the side of the bed to prevent possible falls. The nurse is practicing which human need from Maslow’s hierarchy theory?
Safety and security
By identifying the patient’s safety need/concern, the nurse was able to provide side rails for patient safety.
Define Self-actualization needs
The need for individuals to reach their full potential
What are examples of self-actualization
Voluntary work
Respecting others
Acceptance
Broader outlook on life
How can the nurse apply Maslow’s theory?
By using the nursing process- ADPIE
Can be used to treat any patient
When identifying unmet needs from the patient.
Can a patient require self-esteem needs and safety and security needs at the same time when being helped/treated by the nurse?
Yes
Basic human needs are interrelated and may require nursing actions at more than one level at a time
What are COMMUNITY factors affecting health?
Social support systems community health care structure Economic resources environmental resources effects on individuals and families
T/F
A nurse working for an intermediate school is not seen as a community-health nurse
FALSE
