Question 1

What is the best advantage to preference scheduling for nurses?&#10;A)Institutional rules can be applied.&#10;B)Staff decide shifts.&#10;C)Scheduling is determine by first-come,first-served basis.&#10;D)Blocks of time are predictable.

Accepted Answer

Preference scheduling allows for staff requests or preferences.Option A refers to rules scheduling.Option C refers to self-scheduling.Option D refers to pattern scheduling

Question 2

There are four major types of staffing plans.The mixed method of staff planning refers to which of the following?&#10;A)The schedule uses decentralized scheduling and its staffing needs are supplemented by the centralized office.&#10;B)The schedule is planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager.&#10;C)The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.&#10;D)The schedule is planned by nursing service.

Accepted Answer

The mixed method of staff planning refers to using a combination of centralized and decentralized scheduling. The schedule may be planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager, but staffing needs are also supplemented by the centralized office. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 3

Most institutions use one or more types of future scheduling in their planning.Which of the following provides advantages for the organization's scheduling policies?&#10;A)Pattern scheduling&#10;B)Preference scheduling&#10;C)Rules scheduling&#10;D)Self-scheduling

Accepted Answer

Rules scheduling provides clear guidelines and criteria for scheduling, ensuring fairness and consistency in the scheduling process. It helps to avoid conflicts and ensures that everyone is assigned shifts that meet their availability and skill level. It also helps to optimize staffing levels, reduce labor costs, and improve employee satisfaction by providing predictable work schedules.

Question 4

There are four major types of staffing plans.The self-scheduling method of staff planning refers to which of the following?&#10;A)The schedule is planned based on the central or core staff.&#10;B)The schedule is planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager.&#10;C)The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.&#10;D)The schedule is planned by nursing service.

Accepted Answer

The self-scheduling method of staff planning refers to scheduling the nursing staff by allowing them to choose their own shift patterns based on their preferences and availability. This method involves the nurses themselves planning their own schedule, hence Option C is the correct answer. Option A refers to the core staffing model, Option B is related to the unit staffing model, and Option D is related to the centralized staffing model, which involves the nursing service planning the schedule.

Question 5

Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to the organization?&#10;A)Nursing ratios are mandated.&#10;B)The need for documented competencies for all nurses delivering patient care is supported.&#10;C)That nursing budgeted positions are not filled in a timely manner is accepted.&#10;D)The needs of the staff nurse are secondary to the patient's needs.

Accepted Answer

The standard applied to the organization is the need for documented competencies for all nurses delivering patient care. Option A is incorrect as ANA does not mandate nursing ratios. Option C is incorrect as ANA emphasizes the importance of timely filling of nursing positions for safe staffing. Option D is incorrect as ANA advocates for addressing both patient and staff needs.

Question 6

What factors are primarily used when quantifying patient care required and staffing needs?&#10;A)Number of patients per nurse&#10;B)Number of discharges&#10;C)Acuity and time required for care&#10;D)Number of admissions

Accepted Answer

Acuity and time required for care are the primary factors used when quantifying patient care required and staffing needs. The number of patients per nurse and the number of admissions and discharges may also be taken into consideration, but they are not the primary factors.

Question 7

There are four major types of staffing plans used in the hospital setting.The primary advantage of self-scheduling is which of the following?&#10;A)It saves the nurse manager time.&#10;B)It encourages negotiation among staff.&#10;C)The most senior staff get first pick.&#10;D)The freshman staff get the more undesirable shifts.

Accepted Answer

Self-scheduling encourages negotiation among staff, allowing them to work out their preferred shifts among themselves. This can improve overall job satisfaction and reduce the burden on the nurse manager to create and manage schedules. The other options listed are not advantages of self-scheduling.

Question 8

What is the disadvantage to the institution in using external agency nurses?&#10;A)Cost&#10;B)Competency&#10;C)Availability&#10;D)Staff relationships

Accepted Answer

External agency nurses are usually more expensive than regular staff nurses since they are paid on a contractual basis. This can lead to increased labor costs for the institution. Additionally, agency nurses may not be as familiar with the institution's policies and procedures, which can lead to competency issues. While availability may be a benefit to using external agency nurses, cost is a significant disadvantage. Staff relationships may also be strained if agency nurses are seen as temporary or less invested in the institution's culture.

Question 9

The best determinant of staffing needs is based on which factor?&#10;A)Patient acuity&#10;B)Productive time&#10;C)Nonproductive time&#10;D)Nurse/patient ratio

Accepted Answer

Patient acuity is the best determinant of staffing needs because it considers the level of care required by each individual patient. This takes into account not only the number of patients but also their specific needs, which can vary widely depending on their condition and treatment plan. Factors such as productive and nonproductive time as well as nurse/patient ratio can also have an impact on staffing needs, but they are not as accurate in determining the specific number and type of staff needed to provide safe and effective care.

Question 10

The process of determining daily staffing incorporates which factor?&#10;A)Competency of staff&#10;B)Nursing degree of staff&#10;C)Acute change in patient acuity&#10;D)Emergency department admissions

Accepted Answer

Nursing competency (regardless of degree attained) is the most important factor for determining staffing.Options B and C are not factors determining daily staffing.Option D is incorrect because emergency department admissions can change the makeup of the unit and therefore cannot be planned.

Question 11

Automated computerized staffing allows for which advantage to the staff?&#10;A)It reduces the workload of the nurse manager.&#10;B)Staff has many options on a first-come,first-served basis.&#10;C)It provides for changes in daily patient acuity.&#10;D)Weekend options are available.

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Question 12

Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standard is applied to staffing?&#10;A)Nurse/patient ratios should be mandated.&#10;B)Clinical competencies of the staff are standardized for all units.&#10;C)Support of the staff nurses must come from all levels of nursing.&#10;D)Experienced nurses should work the day shift because it is the busiest.

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Question 13

Which ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing standards are applied to patient care?&#10;A)Staffing levels that must be sufficient for providing quality patient care&#10;B)Mandated staffing ratios&#10;C)Recommended a new method for determining staffing needs&#10;D)Staffing based on patient census

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Question 14

A new nurse is interested in working a &#34;weekend option.&#34; Which of the following describes this pattern of scheduling?&#10;A)Nurse works two 12-hour shifts on the weekend and is paid for either 36 or 40 hours a week.&#10;B)Nurse works five shifts a week with alternating weekends.&#10;C)Nurse works three shifts a week and alternates weekends.&#10;D)Nurse works alternating weekends and alternates shifts.

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Question 15

When calculating for staffing needs,what should be considered?&#10;A)Weekend option&#10;B)Hourly salary of employee&#10;C)Productive versus nonproductive hours of an employee&#10;D)Vacation time accrued

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Question 16

There are four major types of staffing plans.The centralized method of staff planning refers to which of the following?&#10;A)The schedule is planned based on the core staff.&#10;B)The schedule is planned on each individual unit.&#10;C)The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.&#10;D)The schedule is planned by the nursing service.

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Question 17

Most institutions use one or more types of future scheduling in their planning.Which of the following provides advantages for creativity and staff satisfaction in scheduling?&#10;A)Pattern scheduling&#10;B)Preference scheduling&#10;C)Rules scheduling&#10;D)Self-scheduling

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Question 18

There are four major types of staffing plans.The decentralized method of staff planning refers to which of the following?&#10;A)The schedule is planned based on the central or core staff.&#10;B)The schedule is planned on each individual unit by the nurse manager.&#10;C)The schedule is planned by the nurses themselves.&#10;D)The schedule is planned by nursing service.

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Question 19

Automated computerized staffing allows for which advantage to the institution?&#10;A)Reduces workload of nurse manager&#10;B)Provides coverage on weekends&#10;C)Uses part-time staff&#10;D)Provides coverage for daily changes in acuity of patients

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Question 20

What is the advantage to the institution in using external agency nurses?&#10;A)Competency&#10;B)Availability&#10;C)Cost&#10;D)Staff relationships

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Question 21

Part-time staffing by nurses includes which advantages? Select all that apply.&#10;A)Provides a backup&#10;B)Maintains skills&#10;C)Increases income&#10;D)Provides life outside of family&#10;E)Maintains education

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Question 22

Overtime to cover shortages in staff coverage can be a daunting problem.Which of the following can be a short-term solution to a nursing shortage?&#10;A)Increase length of shift.&#10;B)Work a double shift.&#10;C)Use an agency nurse.&#10;D)Ask each shift to work 4 extra hours.

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Question 23

Travel nurses have become very popular,especially among single,unattached nurses.Which of the following is an advantage of contracting with a travel nurse to the agency?&#10;A)Cost&#10;B)Availability&#10;C)Competency&#10;D)Contractual agreement

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Deck 19: Staffing and Scheduling