When developing an incremental type budget, the nurse manager understands:
a. Yearly budgets are dependent on the previous year's budget. The budget must be recreated every year.
b. Anticipated changes are allowed.
c. All changes must be justified.
d. The yearly budget for the upcoming year will be less than for the present year.
Question 2The nurse manager is making nursing assignments for the day shift. When making patient assignments, which of the following should not be a consideration?
a. Complexity of patient care
b. Skill, education, and competency of staff members
c. Staff preferences
d. Attitude and dependability of staff
Question 3A nurse manager is addressing concerns in the shift action plan. Which of the following would be least likely to be addressed in the shift action plan?
a. Resources c. Task completion due dates/times
b. Optimal outcomes d. Guidelines for task completion
Question 4A nurse manager is deciding whether or not to employ audiotaped end-of-shift handoff reports. The nurse manager would recognize that which of the following is a potential disadvantage of this method?
a. Report is brief.
b. Previous shift provides care during report.
c. Information may be inaccurate.
d. Report is taped before the new shift arrives.
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