Multidimensional Care 1 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
2026–2027 – Comprehensive Study Guide, Practice
Questions and Nursing Exam Review
What does Maslow believe about the a person could not meet the needs of love
hierarchy of needs? and belonging and self-esteem without
meeting basic physiological needs .
herbal supplements & their usage • Ginko Biloba: Depression, memory
• Ginseng: depression
• Kava: Depression, anxiety
• Echinacea: common cold
• Chamomile: calming and soothing
properties.
• Goldenseal: Stimulates immune system
and bile secretion
• Melatonin: sleep
Kava Herbal Antianxiety Agent and Depression
Name the pain scales • 1-10
• FACES
• FLACC
• CRIES
FLACC pain scale • F:face
• L:legs
• A:activity
• C:cry
• C:consolability
Things to know about pain assessment • PQRST
• If treatment works
• It's subjective
Ginko Biloba • Depression and memory (dementia)
Ginseng • fatigue and depression
Echinacea • common cold
Goldenseal • Stimulates immune system and bile
secretion
Chamomile • calming and soothing properties.
Melatonin • sleep
,When dealing with maslow hierarchy of • ABCs!!
needs, what is done first?
Maslow Hierarchy of needs • Self-Actulaization, Esteem, Safety &
Security, Love & Belonging, &
physiological
Self Actualization • Met when the person reaches maximum
potential and acts in an unselfish manner.
Examples of self actualization • (e.g., extent to which goals are achieved,
role performance, Personal growth,
reaching one's highest potential)
Catholic End-of-Life indviduals may be • brought to hospitalized patients by a
priest, deacon, or designated lay
Eucharis- tic minister
A Roman Catholic who is seriously ill might • wish to receive the sacrament of
anointing the sick. (last rites)
Last Rites • Anointing of the Sick (Catholic)
• Mormons follow a strict health code,
known as the Word of Wisdom
Word of Wisdom (Mormon Culture) • advises healthful living and pro- hibits
the use of tea, coffee, alcohol, and
tobacco
Mormons believe in • life before and after death; thus,
death repre- sents the passage into
another life phrase
(Mormon) Nurses may remove garments • before surgery, but it must at all times
be considered intensely private and
be treated with respect
Mormons wear garments at all times except • hygiene, elimination, or being
for intimate in marriage
Nursing Interventions to achieve self • Provide art supplies
actualization
Esteem • Met when a person feels a sense of
accomplishment and are recognized
by others for that achievement.
Esteem tier consists of? (Maslow Hierarchy of 1. Feeling of accomplishment
needs) 2. Body image
3. Pride in achievements
4. Admiration from others
Self-Actualization tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Achieving one's full potential
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Extent to which goals are achieved
3. Role performance
Nursing Interventions to achieve esteem Facilitating visits from loved ones
,Safety and security freedom from physical harm and feelings of
fear and anxiety.
Safety and security tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Protection from physical harm
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Adequate shelter
3. Freedom from fear and anxiety
4. Safe from falls
5. Treatment
6. Side effects
7. The need for psychological security
Physiological tier consists of (Maslow • Air-Food
Hierarchy of needs) • Nutrition
• Water
• Temperature regulation
• Elimination
• Rest
• Sleep effects
• Sex
• Physical Activity
• mobility assessment
• Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to
meet other basic needs
Nursing Interventions to achieve safety and • Prevent falls & Communicating
security concerns
Love and belonging • needs are met when the person seeks
personal relationships with others.
Love/Belonging tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Intimate relationship
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Friends
3. Social supports
Nursing Interventions to achieve love & • Referring a patient to a support group
belonging
Physiological needs • are essential for maintenance of life
Examples of physiological needs (e.g., oxygen, water, food, air, water, shelter,
sleep and rest, elimination, activity,
temperature regulation)
Nursing Interventions to achieve physiological 1. Helping patient to eat dinner
needs 2.Changing a patients oxygen tank
3.Ensure patient is getting enough rest
Basic physiological needs (needs that are Air, Food (Nutrition), water, temp regulation,
essential for the maintenance of life) elimination, rest (sleep effects), sex, physical
activity (mobility assessment), blood flow
(perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic
needs
, One of the most critical nursing interventions • vital signs.
the nurse has is the ability to monitor and
interpret the client's?
Interventions for elevated/decreased vitals • continue to monitor patient
• recheck vitals
Regulation or thermoregulation is • the client's temperature.
determined using
Normal Temp • 96.4 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Different methods temperature can be taken • Orally,
• Axillary
• Rectally
• Temporal Artery
• Tympanic
Hypothermia: temperature below the normal range that
may be related to exposure to a cold
environment
-Temp lower than 95
Hypothermia Preventions ii. Cover the pt with blankets iii. Use heating
devices
iv. Increase room temp
v. Infuse warm solutions
vi. Remove wet clothing
Hyperthermia temperature above the normal range that
may be related to exercise or exposure to an
abnormally hot environment
-Temp is greather than 104 degrees
What is perfusion? • Adequate arterial blood flow to the
peripheral tissue.
What does peripheral and central perfusion • Peripheral=peripheral tissue
relate to? • Central=major organs
Definition of pulse? • rhythmic expansion of an artery
produced when a bolus of oxygenated
blood is forced into it by contraction
of the heart.
Bradycardia pulse rate • less than 60 bpm
Tachycardia pulse rate • beats higher than 100/min
Influences for pulses? o Exercise
o Age
o Gender
o Anxiety
o Pain
Documentation for pulse? o Rhythm - even tempo
2026–2027 – Comprehensive Study Guide, Practice
Questions and Nursing Exam Review
What does Maslow believe about the a person could not meet the needs of love
hierarchy of needs? and belonging and self-esteem without
meeting basic physiological needs .
herbal supplements & their usage • Ginko Biloba: Depression, memory
• Ginseng: depression
• Kava: Depression, anxiety
• Echinacea: common cold
• Chamomile: calming and soothing
properties.
• Goldenseal: Stimulates immune system
and bile secretion
• Melatonin: sleep
Kava Herbal Antianxiety Agent and Depression
Name the pain scales • 1-10
• FACES
• FLACC
• CRIES
FLACC pain scale • F:face
• L:legs
• A:activity
• C:cry
• C:consolability
Things to know about pain assessment • PQRST
• If treatment works
• It's subjective
Ginko Biloba • Depression and memory (dementia)
Ginseng • fatigue and depression
Echinacea • common cold
Goldenseal • Stimulates immune system and bile
secretion
Chamomile • calming and soothing properties.
Melatonin • sleep
,When dealing with maslow hierarchy of • ABCs!!
needs, what is done first?
Maslow Hierarchy of needs • Self-Actulaization, Esteem, Safety &
Security, Love & Belonging, &
physiological
Self Actualization • Met when the person reaches maximum
potential and acts in an unselfish manner.
Examples of self actualization • (e.g., extent to which goals are achieved,
role performance, Personal growth,
reaching one's highest potential)
Catholic End-of-Life indviduals may be • brought to hospitalized patients by a
priest, deacon, or designated lay
Eucharis- tic minister
A Roman Catholic who is seriously ill might • wish to receive the sacrament of
anointing the sick. (last rites)
Last Rites • Anointing of the Sick (Catholic)
• Mormons follow a strict health code,
known as the Word of Wisdom
Word of Wisdom (Mormon Culture) • advises healthful living and pro- hibits
the use of tea, coffee, alcohol, and
tobacco
Mormons believe in • life before and after death; thus,
death repre- sents the passage into
another life phrase
(Mormon) Nurses may remove garments • before surgery, but it must at all times
be considered intensely private and
be treated with respect
Mormons wear garments at all times except • hygiene, elimination, or being
for intimate in marriage
Nursing Interventions to achieve self • Provide art supplies
actualization
Esteem • Met when a person feels a sense of
accomplishment and are recognized
by others for that achievement.
Esteem tier consists of? (Maslow Hierarchy of 1. Feeling of accomplishment
needs) 2. Body image
3. Pride in achievements
4. Admiration from others
Self-Actualization tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Achieving one's full potential
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Extent to which goals are achieved
3. Role performance
Nursing Interventions to achieve esteem Facilitating visits from loved ones
,Safety and security freedom from physical harm and feelings of
fear and anxiety.
Safety and security tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Protection from physical harm
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Adequate shelter
3. Freedom from fear and anxiety
4. Safe from falls
5. Treatment
6. Side effects
7. The need for psychological security
Physiological tier consists of (Maslow • Air-Food
Hierarchy of needs) • Nutrition
• Water
• Temperature regulation
• Elimination
• Rest
• Sleep effects
• Sex
• Physical Activity
• mobility assessment
• Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to
meet other basic needs
Nursing Interventions to achieve safety and • Prevent falls & Communicating
security concerns
Love and belonging • needs are met when the person seeks
personal relationships with others.
Love/Belonging tier consists of? (Maslow 1. Intimate relationship
Hierarchy of needs) 2. Friends
3. Social supports
Nursing Interventions to achieve love & • Referring a patient to a support group
belonging
Physiological needs • are essential for maintenance of life
Examples of physiological needs (e.g., oxygen, water, food, air, water, shelter,
sleep and rest, elimination, activity,
temperature regulation)
Nursing Interventions to achieve physiological 1. Helping patient to eat dinner
needs 2.Changing a patients oxygen tank
3.Ensure patient is getting enough rest
Basic physiological needs (needs that are Air, Food (Nutrition), water, temp regulation,
essential for the maintenance of life) elimination, rest (sleep effects), sex, physical
activity (mobility assessment), blood flow
(perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic
needs
, One of the most critical nursing interventions • vital signs.
the nurse has is the ability to monitor and
interpret the client's?
Interventions for elevated/decreased vitals • continue to monitor patient
• recheck vitals
Regulation or thermoregulation is • the client's temperature.
determined using
Normal Temp • 96.4 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Different methods temperature can be taken • Orally,
• Axillary
• Rectally
• Temporal Artery
• Tympanic
Hypothermia: temperature below the normal range that
may be related to exposure to a cold
environment
-Temp lower than 95
Hypothermia Preventions ii. Cover the pt with blankets iii. Use heating
devices
iv. Increase room temp
v. Infuse warm solutions
vi. Remove wet clothing
Hyperthermia temperature above the normal range that
may be related to exercise or exposure to an
abnormally hot environment
-Temp is greather than 104 degrees
What is perfusion? • Adequate arterial blood flow to the
peripheral tissue.
What does peripheral and central perfusion • Peripheral=peripheral tissue
relate to? • Central=major organs
Definition of pulse? • rhythmic expansion of an artery
produced when a bolus of oxygenated
blood is forced into it by contraction
of the heart.
Bradycardia pulse rate • less than 60 bpm
Tachycardia pulse rate • beats higher than 100/min
Influences for pulses? o Exercise
o Age
o Gender
o Anxiety
o Pain
Documentation for pulse? o Rhythm - even tempo
