In Comparing Team and Functional Models of Care,a Nurse Manager

question 22

Multiple Choice

In comparing team and functional models of care,a nurse manager favors the team model.In particular,she finds that the team model:

• A) can be effective in recognizing individual strengths and backgrounds of staff.
• B) promotes autonomy and independence for the RN.
• C) avoids conflict because of role clarity.
• D) is efficient in delivering care to a large group of patients, utilizing a staffing mix.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competitor's Firm

A company operating in a market where no single firm can influence price, and all firms sell identical products.

Most Efficient Output

The level of production at which average total cost is minimized and productive efficiency is achieved.

Most Profitable Output

The level of production at which a company achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, freedom of entry and exit, and perfect information.