You Have Been Allocated One Child to Care for Today

question 9

Multiple Choice

You have been allocated one child to care for today, under the guidance of the registered nurse. Sally is 7 years old, weighs 23 kg and is scheduled for an appendicectomy this morning. Her premedication is due. She has been ordered 30 mg of pethidine and 200 mcg of Atropine. The following questions relate to Sally's care.
-Sally is ordered 12 ml of paracetamol. The concentration of this medication is 24.mg/ml. The dose of paracetamol she will receive from this order is

• A) 300 mg
• B) 294 mg
• C) 288 mg
• D) 264 mg

Calculate and analyze variable overhead variances, including rate and efficiency variances.

Calculate and analyze direct material variances, including price and quantity variances.

Interpret the significance of favorable and unfavorable variances in cost control.

Apply standard hours and standard machine-hours as bases for overhead application.

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Definitions:

Single-Step Income Statement

A simplified income statement that calculates net income by subtracting total expenses from total revenues with only one step.

Multiple-Step Income Statement

An income statement format that separates operating transactions from non-operating transactions, providing a detailed analysis of revenue and expenses.

Casualty Loss

A loss resulting from sudden, unexpected, or unusual events such as accidents, natural disasters, or theft, often deductible for tax purposes.

Net Sales

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