In the Seven-Step Approach, the Basic Comfort Needs (Heating and Cooling

question 60

True/False

In the seven-step approach, the basic comfort needs (heating and cooling, a good bed, a clean bathroom) and other needs like a telephone and safety/security are the qualifying needs, not the determining needs.

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Definitions:

Extrusion

The process of shaping material by forcing it through a die or similar device, or the expulsion of something from its container.

Anterior Fontanel

The largest soft spot on a baby’s skull which allows for growth of the brain and skull; it usually closes by the age of 18 to 24 months.

Diamond

A naturally occurring crystal form of carbon, known for its extreme hardness, brilliance, and thermal conductivity.

Vernix Caseosa

A waxy or cheese-like white substance found coating the skin of newborn human infants, providing protection.