If the Hospital Policy States That Each Nurse on the ICU

question 22

Multiple Choice

If the hospital policy states that each nurse on the ICU floor should attend to two patients (so that the quality of care is not compromised) and there are currently 16 patients on the floor, how many nurses are needed?

• A) 4 nurses
• B) 8 nurses
• C) 16 nurses
• D) 32 nurses

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Definitions:

Dominant

Referring to a trait that overshadows or is more likely to be expressed in the presence of another.

Recessive Genes

Genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents, as opposed to dominant genes.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that are genetically identical because they were formed from a single fertilized egg that split into two.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, they are two siblings born from separate eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing 50% of their DNA, much like regular siblings.