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Alygatorr01285

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The process of determining daily staffing incorporates which factor?
 
  a. Competency of staff
  b. Nursing degree of staff
  c. Acute change in patient acuity
  d. Emergency department admissions

Question 2

Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to the organization?
 
  a. Nursing ratios are mandated.
  b. The need for documented competencies for all nurses delivering patient care is supported.
  c. That nursing budgeted positions are not filled in a timely manner is accepted.
  d. The needs of the staff nurse are secondary to the patient's needs.



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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Nursing competency (regardless of degree attained) is the most important factor for determining staffing.
B This is not a factor determining daily staffing.
C This is not a factor determining daily staffing.
D This can change the makeup of the unit and therefore cannot be planned.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A It is not included.
B The principles related to the organization are mostly supportive of the nurse.
C It is recommended that these unfilled positions be filled in a timely manner.
D The organization should consider the needs of the nurse as comparable to the needs of the patients.



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