Question 1

A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.This item would typically be included in which budget?

Accepted Answer

A)   Operating
B)   Strategic
C)   Unit of service
D)   CapitalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN) positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)   12,480 productive
B)   10,820 productive
C)   12,480 paid
D)   10,800 patient careE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The chief nursing office of a Magnet™ hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve health care services.Health care services that add value for patients

Accepted Answer

A)   accomplish health care goals.
B)   minimize costs.
C)   decrease the number of services used.
D)   involve the use of high-technology treatments.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

Accepted Answer

A)   offering fewer services to fewer patients.
B)   using fewer services per patient.
C)   increasing utilization of diagnostic procedures.
D)   requiring second opinions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

Accepted Answer

A)   Number of patient care hours anticipated for the year
B)   Cost comparisons; how much and how often infusion pumps are used; condition of existing pumps
C)   Outline of cost for each pump
D)   Estimation of total cost; no further detailsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consumers' attitudes
B)   Population demographics
C)   Managed care
D)   Pharmaceutical usage
E)   Attitudes of health care staffF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 13: Managing Costs and Budgets

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In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN) positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

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The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

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The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

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What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

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A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each.This item would typically be included in which budget?

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The chief nursing office of a Magnet™ hospital has conducted a study of ways to improve health care services.Health care services that add value for patients

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In preparing her budget,a nurse manager determines that she needs to budget for six FTE registered nurse (RN) positions in the upcoming year.On the basis of a 40-hour week,this means that the nurse manager has determined that the budget will provide for _____ hours.

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The chief nursing office continues to seek ways to improve health care services to patients and to save the hospital money.However,with most physicians paid on a fee-for-service contract,the chief nursing office faces a challenge.Fee-for-service can provide incentive for

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The increased use of medical services in Canada is stimulated by which of the following?

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What would best support a request to purchase new infusion pumps for the unit?

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