A basic physiologic needs b love and belonging needs

a. Basic physiologic needs
b. Love and belonging needs
c. Esteem needs
d. Self-actualization
ANS: C
Feedback
A Maslow identified the first level of needs as those necessary for physiologic
survival. There is no information that this person is not meeting these needs.
B Maslow identified the third level of needs as love and belonging. There is no
information that this person is not meeting these needs.
C Maslow identified the fourth level of needs as the need for self-esteem. This
individual does not demonstrate a sense of self-worth and self-respect.
D Maslow identified the fifth level of needs as self-actualization. The lower order
need of self-worth and self-respect must be met before attempting to meet the
needs at this level.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 244
9. Which of the following is true of Maslows basic need of self-actualization?
a. Once self-actualization is achieved, it is never lost.
b. Elderly people outgrow the need for self-expression and self-development.
c. Most people achieve self-actualization after all other needs are met.
d. People use their abilities to the fullest extent possible and are true to their nature.

ANS: D
Feedback
A People do not stay in a state of self-actualization but may have peak experiences
that last for some period of time.
B Maslow felt that people never outgrew the innate need for self-expression and
self-development, regardless of age.
C Maslow believed that many people strive for self-actualization, but few
consistently reach the level even if they have achieved the other levels.
D Self-actualized people have realized their maximum potential.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: MCS: 244
10. A patients spouse and son were recently killed in an automobile accident, and the patients
position in a large company has been eliminated due to corporate reorganization. The patient
states, I do not think I can handle this. The nurse could safely make the assumption that
a. the patient will soon develop clinical depression.
b. the patient needs hospitalization to foster adaptation.
c. environmental factors may have a negative impact on this persons health.
d. self-care will assure the patients ability to readjust.
ANS: C
Feedback
A Multiple changes in a persons environment do not always result in depression.
B Adaptation can be fostered without hospitalization.
C Multiple changes in a persons environment may affect health.
D Self-care is important, but the patient may need further assistance.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: MCS: 245
11. The nurse is interviewing the mother of a school-aged child. The mother states that their
family consists of herself, her son, a female friend, and two foster children. One grandparent

lives in another city, and one lives within two blocks of them. As the nurse works with this
family, what implication is important to include?