An ideal staffing plan to reduce falls and ulcers

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ATI LPN Test Bank

An ideal staffing plan to reduce falls and ulcers includes:

A. More RNs and experienced staff B. Fewer RNs C. More overtime D. Less training

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: More RNs and experience (A) reduce errors, unlike B, C, or D.

The head nurse exploring higher weekend mortality focuses on:

A. Diagnostic personnel availability B. Physician availability C. Communication with on-call providers D. Numbers of acutely ill patients

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Communication issues (C) impact off-peak care, unlike A, B, or D.

To avoid understaffing, consider:

A. Maximum productive hours B. Average nonproductive hours C. Minimum benefit hours D. Maximum vacation time

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nonproductive hours (B) affect staffing needs, unlike A, C, or D.

Duties of a nurse manager include (Select all that apply):

A. Nursing benchmarks B. No staffing knowledge C. Planning unlicensed staff only D. Preparing a budget

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A, D, and E are manager duties; B and C are incorrect.

The best way to conclude an interview is:

A. Someone will be in touch' B. We’ll check your contact info' C. I’ll call by next Friday' D. Not sure of the outcome'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A specific follow-up (C) is professional, unlike A, B, or D.

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