NSG 300 (Exams 1–3) Complete Full Course Study
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EXAMS 1, 2 & 3 – FULL COURSE STUDY GUIDE
200+ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES
2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR | GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
EXAM 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
SECTION 1: MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer is focused on understanding
treatment
options and prognosis. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need is this patient
primarily addressing?
A) Physiological needs
1
,B) Safety and security
C) Love and belonging
D) Self-esteem
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and security needs include understanding health information and
seeking knowledge about treatment and prognosis. This is a component of the
safety need
.
Question 2
What is the correct order of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from bottom to top?
A) Safety, Physiological, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
B) Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
C) Love/Belonging, Safety, Physiological, Self-Actualization, Esteem
D) Self-Actualization, Esteem, Love/Belonging, Safety, Physiological
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy is: Physiological (basic needs) → Safety →
Love/Belonging
2
,→ Esteem → Self-Actualization .
Question 3
A homeless patient is admitted to the hospital. Which is the nurse's priority
intervention?
A) Provide information about support groups
B) Ensure the patient has food, water, and a warm bed
C) Discuss long-term career goals
D) Encourage the patient to join a social club
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiological needs (food, water, shelter) are the most basic and must
be
addressed first before higher-level needs can be addressed .
Question 4
A patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes is attending a support group. This
addresses
which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
A) Physiological needs
B) Safety and security
C) Love and belonging
3
, D) Self-actualization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Support groups address the need for love, belonging, and social
connection.
Question 5
A patient states, "I want to achieve my full potential and live a meaningful life."
This reflects which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
A) Esteem
B) Love and belonging
C) Safety
D) Self-actualization
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-actualization is the highest level, representing the desire to achieve
one's full potential.
SECTION 2: HEALTH PROMOTION & PREVENTION (Questions 16-30)
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NSG 300 COMPLETE EXAM BUNDLE
EXAMS 1, 2 & 3 – FULL COURSE STUDY GUIDE
200+ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS & DETAILED RATIONALES
2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR | GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
EXAM 1: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
SECTION 1: MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS (Questions 1-15)
Question 1
A patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer is focused on understanding
treatment
options and prognosis. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need is this patient
primarily addressing?
A) Physiological needs
1
,B) Safety and security
C) Love and belonging
D) Self-esteem
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Safety and security needs include understanding health information and
seeking knowledge about treatment and prognosis. This is a component of the
safety need
.
Question 2
What is the correct order of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from bottom to top?
A) Safety, Physiological, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
B) Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization
C) Love/Belonging, Safety, Physiological, Self-Actualization, Esteem
D) Self-Actualization, Esteem, Love/Belonging, Safety, Physiological
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maslow's hierarchy is: Physiological (basic needs) → Safety →
Love/Belonging
2
,→ Esteem → Self-Actualization .
Question 3
A homeless patient is admitted to the hospital. Which is the nurse's priority
intervention?
A) Provide information about support groups
B) Ensure the patient has food, water, and a warm bed
C) Discuss long-term career goals
D) Encourage the patient to join a social club
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Physiological needs (food, water, shelter) are the most basic and must
be
addressed first before higher-level needs can be addressed .
Question 4
A patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes is attending a support group. This
addresses
which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
A) Physiological needs
B) Safety and security
C) Love and belonging
3
, D) Self-actualization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Support groups address the need for love, belonging, and social
connection.
Question 5
A patient states, "I want to achieve my full potential and live a meaningful life."
This reflects which level of Maslow's hierarchy?
A) Esteem
B) Love and belonging
C) Safety
D) Self-actualization
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-actualization is the highest level, representing the desire to achieve
one's full potential.
SECTION 2: HEALTH PROMOTION & PREVENTION (Questions 16-30)
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