A Gerontological Nurse Is Planning an Educational Program to Discuss

question 20

Multiple Choice

A gerontological nurse is planning an educational program to discuss the current and anticipated nursing staffing needs of the future. What should be included in the presentation? Select all that apply.

• A) More nurses will be needed to work in assisted living care settings.
• B) The number of nursing homes has begun to increase over the last 10 years.
• C) The number of nurses employed in hospital settings has increased since 1980.
• D) Adding nurses has no impact on the long-term health of nursing home residents.
• E) More complex nursing skills are needed to provide care in long-term care and rehabilitative care facilities.

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Definitions:

Standard Quantity

A benchmark or norm for the amount of materials or labor expected to be used during the production of a good or service.

Direct Materials

Direct materials are the raw materials that are directly traceable and integral to the finished product in the manufacturing process.

Variable Manuf. Overhead

Costs of manufacturing overhead that vary with the level of production activity.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost of labor.