MDC 1 Exam 1 Review
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
For this course the physiological, safety and security needs of the client are met to provide basic
care and comfort.What does Maslow believe about these needs?
Basic physiological needs include those needs that are essential for maintenance of life. What
part of the hierarchy do each of the belong?
1. Air: Physiological
2. Food: Physiological
3. Water: Physiological
4. Temperature regulation: Physiological
5. Elimination: Physiological
6. Rest: Physiological
7. Sex: Belongingness/love
8. Physical Activity:
9. Blood flow (perfusion) is necessary to meet other basic needs
Safety and security needs would include what type of necessities?
1. Protection from physical harm
2. Adequate shelter
3. Freedom from fear and anxiety
Vital Signs
One of the most important nursing interventions the nurse has is the ability to monitor and
interpret the client’s vital signs.
1) Temperature
1. What regulation or thermoregulation is determined using the client’s temperature?
2. Review the normal temperature.
3. Explain the different methods a temperature can be taken.
4. Describe hypothermia and hyperthermia and interventions for each condition
, 2) Perfusion
1. Pulse
2. Review normal values
3. Describe rate, rhythm, and quality
3) Blood Pressure
1. Review normal values
2. Describe selecting the appropriate cuff size for the patient.
Hypotension related to dehydration from poor fluid intake, from diarrhea, elevated temp fits
well with this unit. Include nursing interventions for these related factors.
Interventions:
1. Vital signs Initially increase HR and BP
2. What other signs and symptoms associated with fluid loss?
3. Identify high risk populations
4. I & O, daily weights as examples
4) Respirations
1. Review normal values
2. Describe the rate, rhythm, and depth of the respiration
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