When the Nurse Manager Conducts a Qualitative Analysis of Budget

question 5

Multiple Choice

When the nurse manager conducts a qualitative analysis of budget variances, he or she is:

• A) determining the percentage increase of supply usage from the last quarter to the current quarter.
• B) identifying the overall increase in the dollar amount of salaries paid for overtime.
• C) comparing productivity metrics across all nursing units in the facility.
• D) reconciling with current conditions the underlying assumptions on which the budget was based.

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Definitions:

Bowlegged

A condition characterized by outward curving of the legs, noticeable when standing with feet together.

Pincer Grasp

A fine motor skill developed in infancy involving the use of the index finger and thumb to grasp small objects.

Ulnar Grasp

Ulnar grasp is a developmental milestone in infants where they can hold objects by closing their fingers against the palm, using the pinky side of the hand.

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response observed in infants, where the hand closes over an object placed in the palm.