TLO 3.3a Decision Making/Prioritizing

Question 1

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 1

Self actualization
Esteem
Love/Belonging
Safety
Physiological

Question 2

Maslow’s

SELF ACTUALIZATION

Answer 2

Morality
Creativity
Spontaneity
Problem solving
Lack of prejudice
Acceptance of facts

Question 3

Maslow’s

ESTEEM

Answer 3

Self esteem
Confidence
Achievement
Respect of others
Respect by others

Question 4

Maslow’s

LOVE/BELONGING

Answer 4

Friendship
Family
sexual intimacy

Question 5

Maslow’s

SAFETY

Answer 5

Security of:
body
employment
resources
morality
family
health
property
****Most patients in hospital setting are in Security/Safety OR Physiological

Question 6

Maslow’s

PHYSIOLOGICAL

Answer 6

Breathing
Food
Water
Sex
Sleep
Homeostasis
Excretion
****Most patients in hospital setting are in Security/Safety OR Physiological

Question 7

Decision making: Responsibility

Answer 7

Refers to the duties/activities that nurse is employed to perform (job description)
Must know role and how to perform that role
Responsibility becomes a work ethic for the nurse delivering excellent pt care
Reflects ownership

Question 8

Decision making: Accountability

Answer 8

Refers to individuals being answerable for their actions

Nurse accepts the commitment to provide excellent pt care and the responsibility for the outcomes of their actions

Question 9

Planning clinical care

Skills needed to give care in a timely/organized manner include:

Answer 9

Decision making
Priority setting
Use of organization skills and resources
Time management
Evaluation

Question 10

Decision making:

Clinical decisions

Answer 10

First activity involves a focused, but complete assessment of the pt

First step in developing a caring relations

Learning to attend/listen to pt

Notify physician for a changing in pt condition

Question 11

Priority setting

HIGH

Answer 11

Immediate threat to life or safety

ex: code blue, obstructed airway, LOC, psychological episode/anxiety attack

Question 12

Priority setting

INTERMEDIATE

Answer 12

Non-emergency, non-life threatening actual or potential need that the pt/family members experiencing
ex: teaching needs or nursing interventions to decrease postoperative complications

Question 13

Priority setting

LOW

Answer 13

Actual or potential problems that may not be directly related to the patients illness or disease.
Often related to developmental needs or long term heath care needs
ex: pt on admission that will need discharge teaching for self care at home