10 Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 10

What is an example of a self-esteem need found within Maslow’s hierarchy?

    Question 2 of 10

    The triage nurse has 4 clients in the waiting room with one bed open in the emergency department. All client’s ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) are intact and their vital signs are within normal limits. Which client is the priority to bring back?

      Question 3 of 10

      The nurse is assigned to a group of 4 clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

        Question 4 of 10

        A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for care after being injured while cooking at home. The client is hurting because of the burns received while cooking, but also because she is upset that her spouse was not there to help. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, in which of the following levels is this client most likely feeling a deficit?

          Question 5 of 10

          A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU who has been severely burned. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following actions demonstrates that the nurse is meeting the client’s highest priority needs? Select all that apply.

            Question 6 of 10

            A nurse is caring for a client who will need bariatric surgery. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of Needs, which of the following client needs would be categorized in the love and belonging classification? Select all that apply.

              Question 7 of 10

              A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the hospital and is experiencing nausea. The nurse suspects that the client has not been getting enough sleep while staying in the hospital. Which actions describe how the nurse could help improve the client’s sleep? Select all that apply.

                Question 8 of 10

                Which is an example of a first-order priority need when providing client care?

                  Question 9 of 10

                  The nurse knows to make clinical priority decisions based on which hierarchy of needs?

                    Question 10 of 10

                    What is the highest order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs?