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Question 1 of 5

To prepare staffing schedules, a nurse manager needs to calculate paid nonproductive time. When calculating paid nonproductive time, the nurse considers

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Paid nonproductive time includes vacation, holiday, and sick time (
A), when employees are paid but not working. Options B, C, and D do not accurately define nonproductive time.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is creating a discharge plan. Which of the following nursing statements indicates the nurse understands when discharge planning should be implemented?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Discharge planning should start upon admission to anticipate and address patient needs early, ensuring adequate preparation for post-discharge care. Starting 48 hours before discharge or waiting for insurance approval or a discharge order delays coordination, potentially leading to inadequate preparation and poor outcomes.

Question 3 of 5

According to the Nursing Intellectual Capital (NIC) Theory, which factor increases overall organizational improvement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: NIC Theory emphasizes knowledge growth (
C) as key to organizational improvement through better decision-making and innovation. Ratios (
A), centralized staffing (
B), and budget-based staffing (
D) are operational but not core to intellectual capital.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse manager in the pediatric intensive care unit understands that when providing information to parents of a critically ill child, the following should be performed FIRST:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assessing parents' preferences (
A) ensures information is tailored to their needs, prioritizing effective communication. Specialist visits (
B), online resources (
C), and brochures (
D) follow after understanding preferences.

Question 5 of 5

An organization is developing a strategy to address recent staffing shortages. Which of the following interventions BEST secures patient safety and reduces cost?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A centralized pool of float nurses (
B) ensures trained staff are flexibly deployed, maintaining safety and controlling costs. Volunteers (
A) lack training, risking safety. Assigning nurses regardless of acuity (
C) may compromise care quality. Mandatory overtime (
D) leads to burnout, reducing care quality and increasing turnover costs.

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