Wk 7 Decision making prioritizing

Question 1

Maslows

Answer 1

Physiological: O2, fluids, nutrition, body temp, elimination, shelter, sex
Safety and security: Physical/psychological safety
Love and Belonging
Self esteem
Self actualization

Question 2

Patient priority needs

Answer 2

High: immediate threat to patient survival or safety
Intermediate: non emergent, non life threatening
Low: actual/potential problems may or may not be directly related to patient’s illness or disease

Question 3

The work plan

Answer 3

It is a sketch of the patient
Includes important nursing tasks
Can be helpful in directing nursing care
Dynamic document- keep close at hand and change as needed
The more you know about your patient, the more you will be able to implement the nursing plan of care

Question 4

Clinical decisions

Answer 4

Apply the nursing process
Know your patient
Use clinical decision making practices
Accurate clinical decision making keeps you focused on the proper course of action

Question 5

Priniciples of time management

Answer 5

Remain goal oriented
Identify priorities
Establish personal goals