Priority-Setting Test Questions with Guaranteed Pass Solutions.

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