Author Question: The LPN/LVN day shift charge nurse in a nursing home usually reports to the a. owner of the ... (Read 37 times)

CBme · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The LPN/LVN day shift charge nurse in a nursing home usually reports to the

a. owner of the nursing home.
b. administrator of the nursing home.
c. RN manager of the unit.
d. board of directors of the nursing home.

Question 2

The LPN/LVN charge nurse has been designated to participate in the orientation of a new LPN/LVN by explaining cost-containment measures. Measures the charge nurse should mention include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Charge patients for all supplies used in their care.
b. Document patient care according to the policy for reimbursement.
c. Use time management principles to work efficiently.
d. Use supplies carefully to avoid waste.
e. Implement measures to prevent complications.
f. Advise insured patients to select higher tiers whenever possible.

ricroger · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Most organizational charts call for the LPN/LVN charge nurse to report to the RN manager of the unit. The other options are not logical.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Charging patients for all supplies used, documenting care accurately, using time management principles, using supplies efficiently, and preventing complications all result in cost containment. Advising insured patients to select higher tiers whenever possible would not conserve health care dollars, because higher tier care and medications are more costly than those offered in lower tiers.