An woman 80 years of age states, "I have successfully raised my family and had a good life." This statement illustrates meeting which basic human need?
A) Safety and security
B) Love and belonging
C) Self-esteem
D) Self-actualization
Ans: D
The highest level on the hierarchy of basic human needs is for self-actualization, which includes acceptance of self and others, reaching one's full potential, and feelings of happiness and affection for others.
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A) Inquiring about child safety in the home B) Asking about the birth status of the child C) Discussing the child's diet with the parents D) Asking the parents if they smoke in the home
In keeping with standards of The Joint Commission (TJC), the nurse manager organizes an orientation for new staff members. As part of the orientation, the nurse manager reviews the em-ployee handbook
Employers may be bound to statements in the employee handbook: a. Under the doctrine of apparent agency. b. Under the doctrine of respondeat agency. c. Based on the employee's or the employ-er's expectations. d. Based on the theory that the handbook creates an explicit contract.
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is a regulation of:
a. OBRA. b. OSHA. c. the CDC. d. the MSDS.