CommunicationQuestion 21 of 1700

Which level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the most important?

  1. Esteem needs
  2. Physiological needs
  3. Love and belongingness
  4. Self-actualization
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Correct answer: Physiological needs

People need air, food, drink, shelter, and sleep to stay alive and function.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026