A new nurse is interested in working a weekend option. Which of ...

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A new nurse is interested in working a weekend option. Which of the following describes this pattern of scheduling?
 
  a. Nurse works two 12-hour shifts on the weekend and is paid for either 36 or 40 hours a week.
  b. Nurse works five shifts a week with alter-nating weekends.
  c. Nurse works three shifts a week and al-ternates weekends.
  d. Nurse works alternating weekends and alternates shifts.

Question 2

Automated computerized staffing allows for which advantage to the staff?
 
  a. It reduces the workload of the nurse manager.
  b. Staff has many options on a first-come, first-served basis.
  c. It provides for changes in daily patient acuity.
  d. Weekend options are available.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Weekend option allows nurses to work every weekend and be paid for a full week's work. The other options do not reflect the weekend option.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Everyone has availability at the same time on computers so there is an advantage to the first user. The other advantages do not apply.