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jerry coleman

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Because of a called-in absence, a nurse manager has to find a replacement for the uncovered position on the shift. Which of the following is an option?
 
  a. Substituting a person of one classification for another, such as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for a registered nurse (RN)
  b. Implementing variable staffing
  c. Instituting 12-hour shifts for all staff
  d. Drawing from the retirement pool for the replacement

Question 2

The nurse manager used variable staffing for a 25-bed postoperative unit at full capacity.
 
  On the unit, there were four patients who had undergone total knee replacement and four who had undergone total hip replacement who required blood transfusions. What kind of variable staffing mix would the nurse manager most likely use?
  a. Allregistered nurse (RN) staffing
  b. One RN, two licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and four unlicensed personnel
  c. One RN, one LPN, and five unlicensed personnel
  d. One RN, four LPNs, and two unlicensed personnel


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blazinlyss

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

ANS: A
One way a nurse manager can handle a called-in absence or otherwise uncovered position on a shift is to substitute a person of one classification for another, such as an LPN for an RN.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
With variable staffing, the ratios between different categories of personnel can be changed when patients' conditions are very acute.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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