CH 12: Staffing and Scheduling

Question 1

T/F

There is a definite correlation between increased nursing hours and patient safety.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

the measurement of the intensity of nursing care required by a patient

Answer 2

patient acquity

Question 3

decisions about scheduling occur in a “centralized” location for entire institution; may use an automated system for scheduling

a. centralized
b. decentralized
c. self-scheduling
d. mixed scheduling

Answer 3

a. centralized

Question 4

decisions about scheduling occur with the manager on the unit; may use an automated system for scheduling

a. centralized
b. decentralized
c. self-scheduling
d. mixed scheduling

Answer 4

b. decentralized

Question 5

decisions about scheduling are done by the staff themselves. Manager works with staff to fill any empty slots

a. centralized
b. decentralized
c. self-scheduling
d. mixed scheduling

Answer 5

c. self-scheduling

Question 6

decisions about scheduling are made by staff and empty slots are filled using a “central” office

a. centralized
b. decentralized
c. self-scheduling
d. mixed scheduling

Answer 6

d. mixed scheduling

Question 7

Reflect any alterations in staffing: positive or negative.

Answer 7

variance report

Question 8

T/F

PT staff is used to decrease staffing shortages.

Answer 8

true