Nursing Patient Classification Systems Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements is the weakness of classification systems?

Aggregate patient classification data are useful in costing out nursing services and for developing the nursing budget.

Patient classification data can be utilized by the nurse making assignments to determine what level of care a patient requires.

Classification systems typically focus on nursing tasks rather than a holistic view of a patient's need. (correct)

Patient classification data are useful in predicting the required staffing for the next shift and for justifying nursing hours provided.

If your RN staff members receive 4 weeks' vacation and 10 days of sick time per year, how many productive hours would each RN work in that year if she utilized all of her benefited time?

2,080 productive hours

1,920 productive hours

1,780 productive hours

1,840 productive hours (correct)

From the following scenarios, select which is the worst fit between patient need and care delivery model.

Cancer patients being cared for in a primary-nursing model.

Ambulatory surgery patients with a wide range of illnesses being cared for in a functional-practice model.

Medical intensive care patients being cared for in a team-nursing model. (correct)

Rehabilitation patients being cared for in a patient centered model.

The medical-surgical unit provides 200 hours of care daily to 20 patients. Their NHPPD is which of the following?

10 Signup and view all the answers

When calculating paid nonproductive time, which should the nurse manager consider?

Hours that are paid but not worked in the assigned unit. Signup and view all the answers

As a new manager learning about staffing patterns and schedules, which is the most important variable that affects staffing patterns and schedules?

Delivering safe, quality patient care. Signup and view all the answers

A new graduate asks the manager what she meant when she mentioned 'benchmarking'. Which response is the most correct?

A comparison of productivity data for similar nursing units. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains how informatics supports staffing?

Organizing data from multiple sources into information for taking action. Signup and view all the answers

In developing a staffing plan for your unit, which of the following considerations would you include? (Select all that apply)

Your hospital is located in Modesto, CA. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would you take into account when developing a staffing schedule starting next week and running for six weeks? (Select all that apply)

An RN took 4 vacation days last month and has 3 days scheduled this month. Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of nurse budget monitoring is which of the following?

Manage revenue and control expenses during a predefined time frame. Signup and view all the answers

Revenue and expense are typically tracked by a nurse on a patient care unit using which of the following tools?

Operational budget. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patient Classification Systems

Measures nursing workload based on patient acuity; higher acuity equals more care needed.
Weakness: Classification systems often focus on nursing tasks instead of a holistic view of patient needs.

RN Productive Hours

An RN with 4 weeks vacation and 10 days sick time works 1,840 productive hours per year when utilizing all benefits.

Care Delivery Models

Misfits in care delivery: Medical intensive care patients should not be in a team-nursing model; they require more specialized attention.

NHPPD Calculation

A medical-surgical unit providing 200 hours of care to 20 patients has a Nursing Hours Per Patient Day (NHPPD) of 10.

Paid Nonproductive Time

Nurse managers should consider hours paid but not worked (e.g., sick time, vacation) when calculating paid nonproductive time.

Staffing Patterns Importance

The primary variable affecting staffing patterns is the delivery of safe and quality patient care.

Benchmarking in Nursing

Benchmarking refers to comparing productivity data for similar nursing units to assess performance.

Informatics and Staffing

Informatics supports staffing by organizing data from multiple sources into actionable information.

Staffing Plan Considerations

Important elements for staffing plans include analyzing past census and staffing data, the scope of practice for nursing assistants, and pharmacy presence on the unit.

Staffing Schedule Development

Factors for developing schedules include vacation records of RNs, upcoming completions of nursing orientation, and planned maintenance activities.

Nurse Budget Monitoring

The goal is to manage revenue and control expenses within a specified timeframe.

Revenue and Expense Tracking

Nurse budgets are typically tracked using an operational budget to monitor revenue and expenses effectively.

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Description

Test your knowledge on patient classification systems and nursing workload. This quiz covers topics such as NHPPD calculations, care delivery models, and productivity in nursing. Assess your understanding of essential concepts in nursing management and patient care delivery.