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Number the priority of the following conditions using the numbers # 1 through # 6 with # 1 as the greatest priority and # 6 as the least priority. 1. Atrial fibrillation 2. First degree heart block 3. Shortness of breath upon exertion 4. An obstructed airway 5. Fluid needs 6. Respect and esteem by others

  • A. 3,4,2,1,5,6
  • B. 3,4,5,1,2,6
  • C. 2,3,5,1,4,6
  • D. 3,2,4,1,5,6
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Using the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) priority framework and Maslow's hierarchy, the correct order is: An obstructed airway (4, #1, life-threatening), Shortness of breath upon exertion (3, #2, breathing issue), Fluid needs (5, #3, physiological need), Atrial fibrillation (1, #4, potential circulatory issue), First degree heart block (2, #5, often asymptomatic), Respect and esteem by others (6, #6, psychological need). Thus, B (3,4,5,1,2,6) is correct.