Gas, electricity, and telephone costs are considered: a. fixed ...

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Gas, electricity, and telephone costs are considered:
 
  a. fixed costs c. direct expenses
  b. variable costs d. indirect expenses

Question 2

An example of monitoring outcomes in CQI would be:
 
  A) Timeliness of medication administration
  B) Number of infections reported in clients with indwelling catheters
  C) Complaints related to room temperature
  D) Staffing ratios in ICU

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Answer to Question 1

D
Indirect expenses are items such as utilities, gas, and telephones that are not directly related to patient care. Fixed costs are those expenses that are constant and not related to productivity or volume. Variable costs fluctuate according to the volume, census, or types of care required. Direct expenses are those expenses that can be directly associated with patient care.

Answer to Question 2

B