NSG 3100
NSG 3100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AND A FULL
DEEP EXPERT RATIONALES | LATEST (2026/2027)
UPDATED VERSION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS:
❖NSG 3100 EXAM 1
❖QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
❖A FULL DEEP EXPERT RATIONALES
❖LATEST (2026/2027) UPDATED VERSION
❖100% GUARANTEED PASS
,QUESTION 1
The nurse is prioritizing a client's problems based on Maslow's hierarchy of
needs. The nurse would address which problem first?
A) Poor understanding
B) Fear of the unknown
C) Social isolation
D) Lack of sleep
E) Inadequate nutrition
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs are the
most basic and must be addressed first before higher-level needs. Lack of sleep is
a physiological need that directly impacts the body's ability to function and heal.
Sleep deprivation can impair immune function, cognitive performance, and
overall health. In the hierarchy, physiological needs (oxygen, food, water, sleep,
temperature regulation, elimination) must be met before safety needs,
love/belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. Poor understanding (A)
relates to cognitive needs and falls under self-actualization or safety depending
on the context. Fear of the unknown (B) is a safety/security need. Social isolation
(C) relates to love and belonging needs. Inadequate nutrition (E) is also a
physiological need, but lack of sleep is often more immediately critical for patient
safety and recovery. The nurse should prioritize interventions based on the
hierarchy, ensuring that the most basic survival needs are met first. This
systematic approach to prioritization is fundamental to nursing practice and
ensures that life-threatening issues are addressed before less critical concerns.
The nurse should assess all patient needs and determine which are most urgent
based on Maslow's framework.
QUESTION 2
The nurse is taking care of 4 patients on a med-surg unit. Which of the
following Maslow's "areas of need" will the nurse address first?
,A) The patient with concerns and fears about their procedure in the morning
B) The patient that is being discharged this morning who has medication
questions
C) The patient who is hyperventilating about having had an incontinent episode
D) The patient who is hungry and requesting a second tray
E) The patient who is experiencing chest pain
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs must
be addressed first. Among the options, chest pain represents a potential life-
threatening physiological need that requires immediate attention. Chest pain can
indicate myocardial ischemia, which is a critical physiological emergency that
takes priority over all other concerns. Concerns and fears about a procedure (A)
relate to safety/security needs. Medication questions at discharge (B) relate to
safety needs. Hyperventilation from an incontinent episode (C) is related to
safety/self-esteem needs but is less immediately life-threatening than chest pain.
Hunger (D) is a physiological need, but hunger is not as immediately critical as
chest pain. The nurse must use clinical judgment to identify which patient has the
most urgent physiological need. Chest pain requires immediate assessment and
intervention to prevent further deterioration. This scenario demonstrates the
application of Maslow's hierarchy in clinical prioritization, where the nurse must
quickly identify the most critical patient need and respond appropriately. The
nurse should address the patient with chest pain first, stabilize them, and then
address the other patients' needs based on the hierarchy.
QUESTION 3
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. The patient states his current
stress level is high and the hospitalization is making the level even higher.
When providing teaching to the patient, the nurse notes that the patient
appears to be having difficulty concentrating. The nurse would contribute
this finding to:
, A) Stress level
B) Lack of understanding
C) Lack of interest
D) Cognitive ability
E) Medication side effects
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient's difficulty concentrating is most likely attributable to their
high stress level. Stress triggers the release of cortisol and other stress hormones
that can impair cognitive function, including memory, attention, and
concentration. The fight-or-flight response diverts energy away from higher-
order cognitive functions to prepare the body for immediate physical action.
Hospitalization is inherently stressful due to loss of control, unfamiliar
environment, fear of the unknown, and physical illness. When a patient is
experiencing high stress, their ability to process and retain new information is
compromised. This is a common barrier to patient education and should be
addressed by the nurse. Lack of understanding (B) is a result of the concentration
difficulty, not the cause. Lack of interest (C) may be present but is not the primary
cause; stress can appear as disinterest. Cognitive ability (D) is a broader concept;
while stress can affect cognitive function, the patient's baseline cognitive ability
may be intact. Medication side effects (E) could contribute but are not indicated
in the scenario. The nurse should consider stress as a factor when planning
patient education and may need to modify teaching strategies, provide written
materials, or repeat information to ensure patient comprehension.
QUESTION 4
Using the concept of "Maslow's Hierarchy", the nurse knows to address
which patient's needs first?
A) Comfort, sleep, and warmth
B) Oxygen, Cardiac Function
C) Inadequate nutrition
NSG 3100 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AND A FULL
DEEP EXPERT RATIONALES | LATEST (2026/2027)
UPDATED VERSION
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS:
❖NSG 3100 EXAM 1
❖QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
❖A FULL DEEP EXPERT RATIONALES
❖LATEST (2026/2027) UPDATED VERSION
❖100% GUARANTEED PASS
,QUESTION 1
The nurse is prioritizing a client's problems based on Maslow's hierarchy of
needs. The nurse would address which problem first?
A) Poor understanding
B) Fear of the unknown
C) Social isolation
D) Lack of sleep
E) Inadequate nutrition
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs are the
most basic and must be addressed first before higher-level needs. Lack of sleep is
a physiological need that directly impacts the body's ability to function and heal.
Sleep deprivation can impair immune function, cognitive performance, and
overall health. In the hierarchy, physiological needs (oxygen, food, water, sleep,
temperature regulation, elimination) must be met before safety needs,
love/belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. Poor understanding (A)
relates to cognitive needs and falls under self-actualization or safety depending
on the context. Fear of the unknown (B) is a safety/security need. Social isolation
(C) relates to love and belonging needs. Inadequate nutrition (E) is also a
physiological need, but lack of sleep is often more immediately critical for patient
safety and recovery. The nurse should prioritize interventions based on the
hierarchy, ensuring that the most basic survival needs are met first. This
systematic approach to prioritization is fundamental to nursing practice and
ensures that life-threatening issues are addressed before less critical concerns.
The nurse should assess all patient needs and determine which are most urgent
based on Maslow's framework.
QUESTION 2
The nurse is taking care of 4 patients on a med-surg unit. Which of the
following Maslow's "areas of need" will the nurse address first?
,A) The patient with concerns and fears about their procedure in the morning
B) The patient that is being discharged this morning who has medication
questions
C) The patient who is hyperventilating about having had an incontinent episode
D) The patient who is hungry and requesting a second tray
E) The patient who is experiencing chest pain
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, physiological needs must
be addressed first. Among the options, chest pain represents a potential life-
threatening physiological need that requires immediate attention. Chest pain can
indicate myocardial ischemia, which is a critical physiological emergency that
takes priority over all other concerns. Concerns and fears about a procedure (A)
relate to safety/security needs. Medication questions at discharge (B) relate to
safety needs. Hyperventilation from an incontinent episode (C) is related to
safety/self-esteem needs but is less immediately life-threatening than chest pain.
Hunger (D) is a physiological need, but hunger is not as immediately critical as
chest pain. The nurse must use clinical judgment to identify which patient has the
most urgent physiological need. Chest pain requires immediate assessment and
intervention to prevent further deterioration. This scenario demonstrates the
application of Maslow's hierarchy in clinical prioritization, where the nurse must
quickly identify the most critical patient need and respond appropriately. The
nurse should address the patient with chest pain first, stabilize them, and then
address the other patients' needs based on the hierarchy.
QUESTION 3
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient. The patient states his current
stress level is high and the hospitalization is making the level even higher.
When providing teaching to the patient, the nurse notes that the patient
appears to be having difficulty concentrating. The nurse would contribute
this finding to:
, A) Stress level
B) Lack of understanding
C) Lack of interest
D) Cognitive ability
E) Medication side effects
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient's difficulty concentrating is most likely attributable to their
high stress level. Stress triggers the release of cortisol and other stress hormones
that can impair cognitive function, including memory, attention, and
concentration. The fight-or-flight response diverts energy away from higher-
order cognitive functions to prepare the body for immediate physical action.
Hospitalization is inherently stressful due to loss of control, unfamiliar
environment, fear of the unknown, and physical illness. When a patient is
experiencing high stress, their ability to process and retain new information is
compromised. This is a common barrier to patient education and should be
addressed by the nurse. Lack of understanding (B) is a result of the concentration
difficulty, not the cause. Lack of interest (C) may be present but is not the primary
cause; stress can appear as disinterest. Cognitive ability (D) is a broader concept;
while stress can affect cognitive function, the patient's baseline cognitive ability
may be intact. Medication side effects (E) could contribute but are not indicated
in the scenario. The nurse should consider stress as a factor when planning
patient education and may need to modify teaching strategies, provide written
materials, or repeat information to ensure patient comprehension.
QUESTION 4
Using the concept of "Maslow's Hierarchy", the nurse knows to address
which patient's needs first?
A) Comfort, sleep, and warmth
B) Oxygen, Cardiac Function
C) Inadequate nutrition
