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
Continuous pulse oximetry and respiratory assessment
Use age-appropriate distraction during treatments
Contact parent and keep stuffed animal within sight
Administer ordered bronchodilator and apply oxygen
Priority order
1
Drop here
2
Drop here
3
Drop here
4
Drop here
