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ETearle

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Functions to support quality patient care should be considered by both the organization and the nurse manager of the unit when staffing levels are determined.
 
  Which of the following is a staffing principle that relates to nurses rather than to the organization?
  a. Organizational policy should reflect the valuing of employees.
  b. Patient needs should determine the required clinical competencies.
  c. Documented competencies for staff should be maintained.
  d. Policies should recognize the needs of both patients and staff.

Question 2

Some institutions have initiated variable staffing patterns as a response to the nursing shortage. Which of the following staffing patterns lowers the cost per patient-day?
 
  a. 10-hour shifts
  b. 12-hour shifts
  c. 8-hour shifts
  d. Baylor plan/weekend option


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joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
One principle related to staff is that patient needs should determine the required clinical competencies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
With 12-hour shifts, there is better use of nursing personnel, which lowers staffing requirements and consequently reduces the cost per patient-day.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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