Priority-Setting Test Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions.
Priority-Setting - Answer 1) Maslow
2) Craven & Hirnle
Maslow - Answer prioritizes patient needs according to 5-level pyramid where basic needs
(physiologic and safety) are met before moving to higher-level needs; useful when physiologic
needs are compared to psychological needs
Craven & Hirnle - Answer method of prioritizing based on 3 categories: high, medium, and low
priority
High Priority - Answer life-threatening events, threats to patient safety, and situations needing
pain/anxiety relief; take precedent whether they are in physiologic OR psychological areas
Life-Threatening Situations - Answer A) airway difficulties
B) gas exchange disorders
C) cardiovascular changes
Threats to Patient Safety - Answer 1) unstable patient
2) change in condition
3) patient with threat to safety (risk of violence; altered mental status)
Medium Priority - Answer 1) involve problems that can result from unhealthy consequences
(physical/emotional impairment) but are NOT LIKELY to threaten life
2) lack of knowledge (patient education)
3) urgent events (prep for test, discuss instructions)
Low Priority - Answer involve problems that can usually be resolved with minimal intervention
and have little potential to cause significant dysfunction
Delegation - Answer designating ancillary personnel for the responsibility for carrying out
Guaranteed Pass Solutions.
Priority-Setting - Answer 1) Maslow
2) Craven & Hirnle
Maslow - Answer prioritizes patient needs according to 5-level pyramid where basic needs
(physiologic and safety) are met before moving to higher-level needs; useful when physiologic
needs are compared to psychological needs
Craven & Hirnle - Answer method of prioritizing based on 3 categories: high, medium, and low
priority
High Priority - Answer life-threatening events, threats to patient safety, and situations needing
pain/anxiety relief; take precedent whether they are in physiologic OR psychological areas
Life-Threatening Situations - Answer A) airway difficulties
B) gas exchange disorders
C) cardiovascular changes
Threats to Patient Safety - Answer 1) unstable patient
2) change in condition
3) patient with threat to safety (risk of violence; altered mental status)
Medium Priority - Answer 1) involve problems that can result from unhealthy consequences
(physical/emotional impairment) but are NOT LIKELY to threaten life
2) lack of knowledge (patient education)
3) urgent events (prep for test, discuss instructions)
Low Priority - Answer involve problems that can usually be resolved with minimal intervention
and have little potential to cause significant dysfunction
Delegation - Answer designating ancillary personnel for the responsibility for carrying out
