Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Oxygen, Water, Nutrition
- Body temperature, Elimination, Shelter, Sexual Expression
- Physical Safety
- Physiological Safety
- Affection and Companionship
- Self Respect and Respect for Others
- Fulfillment
Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC's)
- Changed Sound of Voice
- "See-saw" Respirations
- Stridor
- Normal Respiratory Rate: 12–20 Breaths/Min
- Use of Accessory Muscles in Respiration
- Cyanosis
- Color of Hands and Digits
- Normal Capillary Refill Time (CRT): 2 Seconds
- Decreased LOC
- Initial ‘Look, Listen and Feel” Assessment
- Emergency Treatment
- Prioritization in Exam Questions
Guidelines for Prioritizing
- Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABCs)
- MAA-U-AR
- Mental Status Change
- Acute Pain
- Acute Urinary Elimination Problems
- Untreated Medical Problems
- Abnormal Laboratory Values
- Risk of Infection, Safety or Security
- Long-Term Treatments
The Nursing Process
- ADPIE
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults
- Scan Scene
- Activate Emergency Response System
- Check For Breathing (Max 10 Seconds)
- Open Airway
- Compressions: 2 Inches Deep (100-120 Compressions/Min)
- Airway: Ensure Airway is Still Open
- Breathing: Administer 2 Rescue Breaths
- Repeat C-A-B Sequence (30:2) Until Help Arrives