A Task Force Is Considering Factors That Contribute to High-Quality

question 7

Multiple Choice

A task force is considering factors that contribute to high-quality safe staffing.Which statement reflects an understanding of the American Nurses Association's (ANA) recommendations?

• A) Because patient needs remain constant on a daily shift,staffing needs at the beginning of the shift should be sufficient to provide safe,high-quality care.
• B) Staffing should allow time for the RN to apply the nursing process so decisions result in high-quality,safe patient outcomes.
• C) Patient acuity levels affect staffing by increasing the need for unlicensed personnel to provide routine basic care rather than increasing RNs in staff mix.
• D) RN staffing is not cost-effective;thus,is it important for staffing models to limit the number of RNs assigned per shift.