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leo leo

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When completing the staffing assignment, the nurse manager must include holiday time for the staff members. In terms of financial budgeting, holiday time is considered which of the following?
 
  a. Productive time c. Direct care
  b. Nonproductive time d. Indirect care

Question 2

Orientation of new employees is a two-stage process. The first stage includes orientation to the hospital and its policies and expectations. What would the new nurse expect to accomplish at the time of the hospital orientation?
 
  a. ECG interpretation
  b. Critical care course
  c. Medication test
  d. BLS training



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Answer to Question 1

B
Holiday time is considered benefit time; therefore, it is nonproductive time. Hours worked and
available for patient care are designated as productive hours. Direct care is time spent providing
hands-on care to patients. Indirect care is time spent on activities that are patient related but not done
directly to the patient.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A This would be included in unit-specific orientation.
B This would be included in unit-specific orientation.
C This would be included in unit-specific orientation.
D BLS skill is required to work in the hospital setting.





 

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