Use your knowledge of Maslow’s hierarchy to prioritize the patient who needs to be seen first.

When communicating with an older adult what is important to remember?

A girl goes camping and sees a bear coming toward her.  What physiologic response would be expected?

June, a 70-year-old woman is reflecting on her life.  She experiences some regrets, but mostly satisfaction.  She was a nurse for 30+ years and raised 3 children with whom she has a good relationship.  According to Erikson, what stage of psychosocial development is she in?

The patient is pacing and complaining of racing thoughts.  The nurse asks if something upsetting has happened and the patient’s response is vague and not focused on the question.  The patient’s anxiety is at what level?

Because they are often still responsible for dependent children and may also be responsible for aging parents, middle adults may be what?

The nurse, involved in communication with the patient, sits in a chair near the bed, leans forward to hear what the patient is saying and does not interrupt.  The nurse is demonstrating what type of therapeutic communication?

According to Erikson, adolescents are in what stage?

Which is an example of open ended questioning?

Piaget’s final stage of cognitive development; not seen till adolescence, and characterized by the ability to think abstractly is called what?