The Nurse Is Asked to Explain the Word Gerontology

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to explain the word gerontology. Which response should the nurse make?

• A) It means the use of older medications to treat illnesses.
• B) It comes from a Greek word that means "related to old age."
• C) It focuses on the housing needs of people who are underserved.
• D) It is a way of explaining health problems of people over age 50.

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost, attributable to paying a higher or lower wage rate than anticipated.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that fluctuate with the level of output, such as utilities or raw materials.

Direct Labor-hours

Represents the total hours worked directly on the production of goods, important for calculating the labor cost per unit.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard or expected cost, often analyzed in cost accounting.