How this exercise works
Rank patient needs from most to least urgent using Maslow's hierarchy. Physiologic survival needs come before safety, belonging, and self-esteem concerns.
Fundamental concept
Ranking patient needs from physiologic survival through safety when multiple non-ABC concerns compete for attention.
Read: Maslow's Hierarchy in Nursing Prioritization →Scenario
A 6-year-old with wheezing, retractions, and SpO₂ 90% clutches a stuffed animal and cries for a parent who stepped out for coffee.
Drag items into priority order, highest priority at the top.
Available
Administer ordered bronchodilator and apply oxygen
Continuous pulse oximetry and respiratory assessment
Contact parent and keep stuffed animal within sight
Use age-appropriate distraction during treatments
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
