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RYAN BANYAN

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Clinical outcomes can be used to assess the adequacy of staffing. Which of the following indicates a need for better staffing?
 
  a. Family falls
  b. Short length of stay
  c. Adverse drug reactions
  d. Patient satisfaction

Question 2

When figuring time standards for nursing care, the nurse manager needs to consider both direct and indirect care. An example of indirect care is:
 
  a. Giving medications
  b. Documenting care
  c. Feeding the patient
  d. Giving treatments



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Clinical outcomes that indicate a need for better staffing include adverse drug reactions, family complaints, injuries to patients, long length of stay, patient complaints, patient falls, postoperative infections, shock/cardiac arrest, skin breakdown, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and urinary tract infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Indirect care includes all activities that do not directly involve the patient, such as preparation for and cleaning up after medication administration and treatments, coordination of clinical care, reporting, communications, documentation of care, and coffee and lunch breaks.



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