MDC 1 Exam 1 questions and answers

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER-(level 1) Physiological Needs, (level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization Assessment of Comfort Level - ANSWER-ask patient if they are comfortable If they have physical discomfort, assess level of pain and plan intervention if it's mental discomfort, have them describe the nature of the stress Interventions to prevent impaired comfort - ANSWER-anticipate which patient may experience them and provide preplanned interventions pain - ANSWER-5th vital sign cutaneous pain - ANSWER-superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue visceral pain - ANSWER-pain originating in the internal organs and is non localized deep somatic pain - ANSWER-ligaments, tendons, bones, blood vessels, nerves radiating pain - ANSWER-starts at an origin but spreads to other locations referred pain - ANSWER-pain that is felt in a location other than where the pain originates phantom pain - ANSWER-pain or discomfort felt in an amputated limb Assessment of Elimination