NUR 2092 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What are the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of needs? (Bottom ->
Up).
Answer: Physiologic
Safety & Security
Love & Belonging
Self Esteem
Self Actualization
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Physiologic level?.
Answer: Physiologic needs—for oxygen, water, food, elimination,
temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest—must be met at
least minimally to maintain life.
Nurse Interventions:
Nurses evaluate patients' oxygen needs by assessing skin color, vital
signs, anxiety levels, responses to activity, restlessness, and mental
responsiveness.
,Measuring intake and output, testing the resiliency of the skin,
checking the condition of the skin and mucous membranes, and
weighing the patient help assess a patient's water balance.
A patient's nutritional status is assessed with a variety of indicators,
including weight, muscle mass, strength, and laboratory values.
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Safety & Security
level?.
Answer: Physical safety and security means being protected from
potential or actual harm. Emotional safety and security involves
trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension.
Nurses carry out a wide variety of activities to meet patients'
physical safety needs, such as the following:
• Using proper hand hygiene and sterile techniques to prevent
infection
• Using electrical equipment properly
• Administering medications knowledgeably
• Skillfully moving and ambulating patients
• Teaching parents about household chemicals that are dangerous to
children.
, ◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Love & Belonging
level?.
Answer: Love and belonging needs include the understanding and
acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love, and the
feeling of belonging to groups such as families, peers, friends, a
neighborhood, and a community.
Nursing interventions such as:
• Including family and friends in the care of the patient
• Establishing a nurse-patient relationship based on mutual
understanding and trust
• Referring patients to specific support groups
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Self-Esteem level?.
Answer: Self-esteem needs, which include the need for a person to
feel good about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment,
and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those
accomplishments.
Nurses can help meet patients' self-esteem needs by respecting their
values and beliefs, encouraging patients to set attainable goals, and
facilitating support from family or significant others. These actions
promote a sense of worth and self-acceptance.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ What are the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of needs? (Bottom ->
Up).
Answer: Physiologic
Safety & Security
Love & Belonging
Self Esteem
Self Actualization
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Physiologic level?.
Answer: Physiologic needs—for oxygen, water, food, elimination,
temperature, sexuality, physical activity, and rest—must be met at
least minimally to maintain life.
Nurse Interventions:
Nurses evaluate patients' oxygen needs by assessing skin color, vital
signs, anxiety levels, responses to activity, restlessness, and mental
responsiveness.
,Measuring intake and output, testing the resiliency of the skin,
checking the condition of the skin and mucous membranes, and
weighing the patient help assess a patient's water balance.
A patient's nutritional status is assessed with a variety of indicators,
including weight, muscle mass, strength, and laboratory values.
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Safety & Security
level?.
Answer: Physical safety and security means being protected from
potential or actual harm. Emotional safety and security involves
trusting others and being free of fear, anxiety, and apprehension.
Nurses carry out a wide variety of activities to meet patients'
physical safety needs, such as the following:
• Using proper hand hygiene and sterile techniques to prevent
infection
• Using electrical equipment properly
• Administering medications knowledgeably
• Skillfully moving and ambulating patients
• Teaching parents about household chemicals that are dangerous to
children.
, ◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Love & Belonging
level?.
Answer: Love and belonging needs include the understanding and
acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love, and the
feeling of belonging to groups such as families, peers, friends, a
neighborhood, and a community.
Nursing interventions such as:
• Including family and friends in the care of the patient
• Establishing a nurse-patient relationship based on mutual
understanding and trust
• Referring patients to specific support groups
◉ What are the needs and interventions for the Self-Esteem level?.
Answer: Self-esteem needs, which include the need for a person to
feel good about oneself, to feel pride and a sense of accomplishment,
and to believe that others also respect and appreciate those
accomplishments.
Nurses can help meet patients' self-esteem needs by respecting their
values and beliefs, encouraging patients to set attainable goals, and
facilitating support from family or significant others. These actions
promote a sense of worth and self-acceptance.
