Final Exam 1 human needs
Assessment Questions 2025-2026
Updated with Solved Solutions.
human need - Answer -internal tension that results from an alteration in some human
component
-initiates goal directed behavior that continues until goal satisfaction brings relief from the
tension
-FRAMEWORK: physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, social
physiological - Answer -part of human needs framework
-activity and rest
-nutrition
-elimination
-fluid + electrolytes
-oxygenation + circulation
-regulation, sensation, perception
-safety + comfort
-cellular adaptation
-reproduction
psychosocial - Answer -part of human needs framework
-understanding, order + predictability: ability to construct meaning in one's life
-adequacy, competency, security: confidence in one's ability to cope with dynamic life
circumstances
-self esteem, worth, identity: clear sense and respect of self
-personal growth and fulfillment: actualizing one's potential and self-expression/goals/purpose
spiritual - Answer -part of human needs framework
-relatedness, meaning, values, hope, forgiveness
social - Answer -part of human needs framework
,LPN/LVN - Answer -type of nursing practice
WHAT THEY CAN DO:
- can function independently on a STABLE patient
-in most states they can administer medications
- perform sterile procedures
-provide wide variety of interventions planned by the RN
THEY CANNOT:
-teach or plan interventions
UAPs - Answer -type of nursing practice
-known as nurse aides, nursing assistants, etc.
WHAT THEY CAN DO:
-perform typical activities (walking patient to bathroom/around unit)
-routine vital signs on stable patients
-obtain specimen
-feeding and assisting patients at mealtimes
-report observations
THEY CANNOT
-have any part of nursing process (ADPIE)
-they cannot assess or intervene with the patient
example: UAP can position the patient's bed for COMFORT; but they cannot position patient for
breathing problems as that is considered an intervention
5 rights of delegation - Answer 1. right task
2. right circumstances
3. right person
4. right directions and communication
5. right supervision and evaluation
ADPIE - Answer NURSING PROCESS
1. asessment: collection of subjective and objective patient info
, stress coping strategies - Answer -aromatherapy
-art therapy
-exercise
-humor
-journaling
-pet therapy (not the same as service animal)
-social support
emotion focused coping - Answer -way of coping with stress that focuses on fixing
feelings/emotions about stress
-useful if a situation is unchangeable or uncontrollable
-example: discussing feelings with a friend or taking a hot bath
problem focused coping - Answer -way of coping with stress that focuses on fixing the
problem
-useful when the problem can be changed or controlled
-example: setting priorities, collecting info, seeking advice
insomnia - Answer -sleeping disorder
-difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too earlier or waking up unrefreshed
narcolepsy - Answer -sleep disorder
-entering REM sleep directly from awake state
-there is no cure
-treatment is based on symptom management
EDUCATION:
-teach patient about sleep hygiene
-patient should take 3 or more short (15 min) naps each day to try to get body on regular
schedule
mild sleep apnea - Answer -type of sleep apnea
Assessment Questions 2025-2026
Updated with Solved Solutions.
human need - Answer -internal tension that results from an alteration in some human
component
-initiates goal directed behavior that continues until goal satisfaction brings relief from the
tension
-FRAMEWORK: physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, social
physiological - Answer -part of human needs framework
-activity and rest
-nutrition
-elimination
-fluid + electrolytes
-oxygenation + circulation
-regulation, sensation, perception
-safety + comfort
-cellular adaptation
-reproduction
psychosocial - Answer -part of human needs framework
-understanding, order + predictability: ability to construct meaning in one's life
-adequacy, competency, security: confidence in one's ability to cope with dynamic life
circumstances
-self esteem, worth, identity: clear sense and respect of self
-personal growth and fulfillment: actualizing one's potential and self-expression/goals/purpose
spiritual - Answer -part of human needs framework
-relatedness, meaning, values, hope, forgiveness
social - Answer -part of human needs framework
,LPN/LVN - Answer -type of nursing practice
WHAT THEY CAN DO:
- can function independently on a STABLE patient
-in most states they can administer medications
- perform sterile procedures
-provide wide variety of interventions planned by the RN
THEY CANNOT:
-teach or plan interventions
UAPs - Answer -type of nursing practice
-known as nurse aides, nursing assistants, etc.
WHAT THEY CAN DO:
-perform typical activities (walking patient to bathroom/around unit)
-routine vital signs on stable patients
-obtain specimen
-feeding and assisting patients at mealtimes
-report observations
THEY CANNOT
-have any part of nursing process (ADPIE)
-they cannot assess or intervene with the patient
example: UAP can position the patient's bed for COMFORT; but they cannot position patient for
breathing problems as that is considered an intervention
5 rights of delegation - Answer 1. right task
2. right circumstances
3. right person
4. right directions and communication
5. right supervision and evaluation
ADPIE - Answer NURSING PROCESS
1. asessment: collection of subjective and objective patient info
, stress coping strategies - Answer -aromatherapy
-art therapy
-exercise
-humor
-journaling
-pet therapy (not the same as service animal)
-social support
emotion focused coping - Answer -way of coping with stress that focuses on fixing
feelings/emotions about stress
-useful if a situation is unchangeable or uncontrollable
-example: discussing feelings with a friend or taking a hot bath
problem focused coping - Answer -way of coping with stress that focuses on fixing the
problem
-useful when the problem can be changed or controlled
-example: setting priorities, collecting info, seeking advice
insomnia - Answer -sleeping disorder
-difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too earlier or waking up unrefreshed
narcolepsy - Answer -sleep disorder
-entering REM sleep directly from awake state
-there is no cure
-treatment is based on symptom management
EDUCATION:
-teach patient about sleep hygiene
-patient should take 3 or more short (15 min) naps each day to try to get body on regular
schedule
mild sleep apnea - Answer -type of sleep apnea
