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1. A nurse manager is responsible for allocating the
available resources for a unit that provides care for patients
with chronic conditions. The nurse manager has to consider
the following factors: the number and skill mix of staff, the
equipment and supplies, the budget and the patient acuity.
Which of the following is the best definition of patient
acuity?
a) The level of complexity and intensity of care required by
a patient
b) The degree of satisfaction and loyalty of a patient
c) The frequency and duration of contact between a patient
and a nurse
d) The amount of resources consumed by a patient
*Answer: a) The level of complexity and intensity of care
required by a patient*
Rationale: Patient acuity is a measure of how much care a
patient needs based on their condition, diagnosis, treatment,
complications and other factors. It affects the allocation of
resources because patients with higher acuity need more
staff, equipment and supplies than patients with lower
acuity.
2. A nurse educator is designing a curriculum for a nursing
program that aims to prepare graduates for working in
diverse healthcare settings. The nurse educator wants to
incorporate strategies that promote cultural competence
among the students. Which of the following is an example
of such a strategy?
a) Providing lectures on the history and values of different
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