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LCritchfi

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What factors are primarily used when quantifying patient care required and staffing needs?
 
  a. Number of patients per nurse
  b. Number of discharges
  c. Acuity and time required for care
  d. Number of admissions

Question 2

The best determinant of staffing needs is based on which factor?
 
  a. Patient acuity
  b. Productive time
  c. Nonproductive time
  d. Nurse/patient ratio



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Answer to Question 1

C

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A This does not apply.
B This does not apply.
C Patient acuity and care required are the most important elements in the patient classification system.
D This does not apply.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Patient acuity is the most influential determination for staffing.
B This is not the best determinant of staffing needs.
C This is not the best determinant of staffing needs.
D This is not the best determinant of staffing needs.



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