Author Question: The unit manager discusses absenteeism with the unit clerk. She indicates that it is a serious ... (Read 58 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

The unit manager discusses absenteeism with the unit clerk. She indicates that it is a serious problem on the unit. Which of the following points would they have likely discussed? (Select all that apply.)

a. Employee morale is at a high level.
b. Care will suffer and standards will be lo-wered.
c. Existing staff have experienced little ef-fect from the absenteeism.
d. Replacement staff usually needs little su-pervision.
e. Unit costs have increased because of staff replacements and overtime.

Question 2

Marty, a 45-year-old female, wants to improve her physical fitness. You recommend that she engage in:

a. moderate physical activity most days of the week for 15 minutes.
b. moderate physical activity most days of the week for 45 minutes.
c. moderate physical activity most days of the week for 30 minutes.
d. 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week.

nhea · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, E
Absenteeism puts a strain on staff, produces morale problems, can jeopardize patient safety, and increases unit costs.

Answer to Question 2

D