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Flashcards by gillianvanaardt, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by gillianvanaardt
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| Physiological needs as applied to Medicine AIR | The physical requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail. Physiological needs are thought to be the most important; they should be met first. Air: Pt breathing (O2 mask), pallor, lips blue, |
| Physiological needs as applied to Medicine WATER and FOOD | The physical requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail. Physiological needs are thought to be the most important; they should be met first. Water: Hydrated with intravenously drip. Fasting for procedure like in Ultrasound |
| Physical and Psychological | With their physical needs relatively satisfied, the individual's safety needs take precedence and dominate behavior. In the absence of physical safety. Put up side rails on a stretcher Lock wheelchairs Observe the pt at all times Safety Risks: Radiation, contrast media and medication side effects, injury by equipment Psychological: radiographer must act calmly, confidently and non-threateningly |
| Love and belonging | The third level of human needs is interpersonal and involves feelings of belongingness. Deficiencies within this level of Maslow's hierarchy – due to hospitalism, neglect, shunning etc. – can impact the individual's ability to form and maintain emotionally significant relationships in general. An IN patient lies alone in the hosp with no family around. Out-patient has family around sometimes, but the family cannot be present for procedure |
| Self-Esteem | Change of role, become dependant on healthcare workers Physical appearance changed, no makeup ect Loss of control of decision making. Occupational role change. |
| Self-Actualization | "What a man can be, he must be."This quotation forms the basis of the perceived need for self-actualization. This level of need refers to what a person's full potential is and the realization Cannot be reached without meeting the other 4. Pt's cannot reach full potential because of the limits placed on them by their illness and hospitalization. |
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