Unit 2 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A client presents to an immunization clinic to receive influenza and tetanus (Td) vaccines. Which need, according to Maslow's hierarchy, is being met?

Safety and security Receiving an immunization meets physical safety needs by preventing injury. ​ Toileting, nutrition, and exercise meet physiological needs.​ Appreciation for the beauty and balance in the world meets aesthetic needs.​ Knowledge and understanding meet cognitive needs.

An adolescent is sent to the principal's office for not paying attention in class. The student states they didn't eat breakfast. These concerns represent _____ needs. Additionally, the student discloses that the family slept in their car last night and they were fearful of being robbed. These concerns represent _____ needs. The school staff notices that the adolescent's clothes have an unpleasant odor and the student admits to being bullied in homeroom. These concerns represent _____ needs. Due to these unmet needs, the student is unable to concentrate and fails to complete assignments. These concerns represent _____ needs.

An adolescent is sent to the principal's office for not paying attention in class. The student states they didn't eat breakfast. These concerns represent physiological needs. Additionally, the student discloses that the family slept in their car last night and they were fearful of being robbed. These concerns represent safety needs. The school staff notices that the adolescent's clothes have an unpleasant odor and the student admits to being bullied in homeroom. These concerns represent belonging needs. Due to these unmet needs, the student is unable to concentrate and fails to complete assignments. These concerns represent cognitive needs.

Healthcare professionals often use Maslow's hierarchy of needs when planning and implementing client care. How does Maslow's theory provide structure for client care? Communicates client needs concisely Establishes priorities of care Decides on appropriate laboratory testing Helps to accurately diagnose disease

Establishes priorities of care Maslow's hierarchy of needs is used by healthcare professionals to establish priorities of care. It provides a basis for healthcare professionals to care for clients of all ages in all settings.​ Maslow's theory does not help with an accurate diagnosis, selecting appropriate laboratory testing, or communicating client needs.

Read the scenario below, then select the highest priority need after successfully getting the client to eat. A healthcare professional is caring for an elderly client with dementia who is not eating, not communicating, and refuses to see family members. The client has a high fall risk and does not trust the staff.

High Fall Risk According to Maslow, in all cases, an emergent physiological need takes precedence over a higher-level need. Nutrition is a physiological need and should be addressed first. The next priority need is the fall risk as this represents a safety need. ​ Not communicating and refusing to see family members are love and belonging needs, which are lower-level needs than physiologic and safety needs. ​

Self-actualization is the highest level of need and refers to a person's realized potential. Select the behaviors that lead to self-actualization. Select all that apply. Identifying weaknesses and working to overcome them Following traditional paths Taking accountability and responsibility Boldly assuming unpopular views Being unconcerned about the welfare of humanity Trying new experiences

Identifying weaknesses and working to overcome them Taking accountability and responsibility Boldly assuming unpopular views Trying new experiences Self-actualization is the highest level of need and refers to a person's realized potential. This level represents a person's desire to accomplish all that is possible and become the best version of oneself.​ Behaviors that lead to self-actualization include trying new experiences, taking accountability and responsibility for actions, identifying weaknesses and working to overcome them, and boldly assuming unpopular views. ​

Select the potential unmet needs from the following situation. Samara, a 22-year-old college student, is (finishing her senior year in nursing school). She (works part-time) as a waitress, but the diner's business has been slow and her (paychecks have been small). Yesterday, Samara found out that she is (pregnant) and (worries about telling her boyfriend).

Paychecks have been small Worries about telling her boyfriend Samara's potential unmet needs include small paychecks and anxiety about telling her boyfriend that she is pregnant. Age, status in school, employment, and pregnancy are not potential unmet needs

Which of Samara's unmet needs has the highest priority according to Maslow's theory?

Physiological Samara's physiological need for shelter is the highest priority. Self-esteem, safety and security, and love and belonging needs are not the highest priorities.

According to Maslow's five-tier model, place the needs in the correct ascending order, from the most basic needs to the highest-level needs

Physiological Safety and security Love and belonging Self-esteem Self-actualization

A healthcare professional is conducting a home care visit with an older adult couple. While in the home, the professional weighs each individual and reviews the food diary. The professional checks vital signs and encourages the couple to increase daily fluids and activity levels to help with their voiced concern about constipation. The professional is addressing which level of need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?​

Physiological The healthcare professional's actions address the basic physiological needs of nutrition, fluids, elimination, and oxygen. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, basic physiological needs must be met before meeting higher-level needs, such as safety and security, love and belonging, and self-actualization

Examples of Needs by Level Match each level of need to the correct example. ​

Physiological (basic needs) = Shelter Safety and security (basic needs) = Health and well-being Love and belonging (social needs) = Intimacy Self-esteem (need for respect) = Independence Self-actualization (potential) = Personal growth

Place Samara's unmet needs in the correct order of concern according to Maslow's theory, from the lowest level to the highest level.​

Physiological​ Safety and security​ Love and belonging ​ Self-esteem​

Match each unmet need to the appropriate level according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.​ Samara, a 22-year-old college student, is finishing her senior year in nursing school. She works part-time as a waitress, but the diner's business has been slow and her paychecks have been small. Yesterday, Samara found out that she is pregnant and worries about telling her boyfriend. Samara just came home to find an eviction notice on her front door. She knew that her rent was behind several months, but thought she had time to get caught up. With all the stress in her life, she is struggling in school. Small paychecks Struggling in school Eviction notice Rejection by boyfriend

Safety and security Self-esteem Physiological Love and belonging

For each action, click to specify if Samara's situation is improving or declining. ​ Samara receives an extension on her eviction notice. Samara is fired from her job for calling out sick. Samara joins a support group for young mothers​. Samara passes her final exam​.

Samara receives an extension on her eviction notice. - Improving Samara is fired from her job for calling out sick - Declining Samara joins a support group for young mothers - Improving Samara passes her final exam​ - Improving

When providing care to Samara, which must the healthcare professional consider?​ Basic physiological needs must always be met first​. Samara's need for love and belonging may supersede her other needs​. Financial security is the priority with the pending birth of a baby​. Dropping out of school is recommended to reduce anxiety.

Samara's need for love and belonging may supersede her other needs​. Despite Maslow's needs being presented in a certain order on the pyramid, flexibility is needed based on external circumstances and individual differences (McLeod, 2020). The order of the needs is not rigid, but instead, it must be flexible. Samara's need for love and belonging may supersede her other needs, including basic physiological needs. ​ Financial security is a concern but is not the reason Samara is seeking assistance, indicating it is not her priority need at this time. ​Dropping out of school will likely produce more unmet needs.

Drag and drop the proper characteristic to match each level of Maslow's hierarchy below.

Self-actualization - problem solving Esteem - confidence Love/Belonging - friendship Safety - security of resources Physiological - breathing

Identify the basic physiological needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Select all that apply. Self-respect Personal growth Sleep Elimination Food Love Water Oxygenation

Sleep Water Food Oxygenation Elimination Physiological needs are oxygenation, food, water, sleep, and elimination. These must be addressed first. Remember, physiological needs are a "matter of survival."​ Love, self-respect, and personal growth are higher-level needs. ​