Nurses on a Unit Met with the Nurse Manager as Part

question 13

Multiple Choice

Nurses on a unit met with the nurse manager as part of participatory budgeting.They ask,"What exactly is the difference between fixed and variable costs? Understanding this will help us better understand the budgeting process." The manager provides a definition and asks the staff to list types of direct and indirect cost.Which example would indicate a need for further teaching?

• A) Fixed costs would include accreditation fees.
• B) Fixed cost would include the cost for the automated medication-dispensing system.
• C) Variable cost would include the nurse manager's salary.
• D) Variable cost would include the salary expense for registered nurses.

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Definitions:

Rational Duty

A principle requiring individuals to act according to reason and logic in fulfilling their obligations or duties.

Kant

Immanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher known for his work in epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, particularly his formulation of the categorical imperative and contributions to deontological ethics.

Healthcare

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community, including preventive, curative, and palliative services.

Ross's

Refers to W.D. Ross's ethical theory, which emphasizes prima facie duties such as fidelity, reparation, and justice as a basis for moral obligations.