RBN Chapter 5: Basic Human Needs Flashcards
Maslow's Hierarchy
What are Physiologic Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiologic Needs are the most basic survival needs, including oxygen, water, food, elimination, sleep, and shelter. These are essential for survival and must be addressed first.
Nurse’s Role in Physiological Needs
- Ensure the client has access to basic survival needs (e.g., oxygen therapy, hydration, food, and sleep).
- Monitor intake and output, weight, and ensure the client’s room is comfortable and safe for sleep.
- Assist with feeding, bathing, and mobility when needed.
What are Safety and Security Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Safety and Security Needs include protection from harm, stability, and security. This involves physical, emotional, financial, and health security.
What is the nurse’s role when it comes to safety and security needs?
- Provide a safe environment (e.g., fall precautions, appropriate restraints, etc.).
- Help clients manage health risks and disease prevention.
- Advocate for clients to have access to adequate healthcare resources.
- Monitor for abuse or neglect and take appropriate action.
What are Love and Belonging Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Love and Belonging Needs involve the desire for relationships, friendships, affection, and the need to feel connected to others, including family, friends, and community.
What is the nurse’s role when it comes to love and belonging
- Encourage social interaction by allowing family visits, phone calls, or supporting group therapy.
- Offer emotional support to reduce feelings of isolation.
- Facilitate family education to ensure the client’s emotional needs are being met.
- Foster a sense of community within the healthcare setting.
What are Esteem Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Esteem Needs relate to self-respect, recognition, and the desire for achievement. These needs involve feeling valued by oneself and others.
Nurse’s role in esteem needs
- Encourage independence and self-care to improve confidence.
- Recognize and praise the client’s accomplishments, whether small or large.
- Support clients in setting goals and taking pride in their progress.
- Address any self-esteem issues and provide positive reinforcement.
What are Self-Actualization Needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Self-Actualization is the desire to become the best version of oneself, to realize one’s potential and to grow emotionally, intellectually, and creatively.
What is the Nurse’s role for self actualization
- Support the client’s pursuit of personal goals and creativity.
- Encourage personal growth and activities that foster self-improvement (e.g., education, learning new skills).
- Help the client work through any emotional barriers preventing growth and self-fulfillment.
What are cognitive needs? And what order is it?
- Cognitive Needs involve the desire to understand, learn, and engage in intellectual exploration and curiosity.
- # 6
What are aesthetic needs and what order is it?
- Aesthetic Needs focus on the desire for beauty, symmetry, and balance in the environment. People with met aesthetic needs seek out art, nature, and pleasant surroundings.
- # 7
What is Transcendence needs and what order is it?
- Transcendence Needs involve the need to help others achieve self-actualization, focusing on selflessness, spirituality, and contributing to a greater purpose.
- # 8
