A Factor Evaluation System

question 5

Multiple Choice

A factor evaluation system:

• A) utilizes financial data to determine number of staff-to-patient ratios.
• B) utilizes DRGs to determine acuity on a unit.
• C) combines interventions and time required for interventions to determine levels of care required.
• D) combines financial resources and nursing interventions to determine patient contact hours.

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Definitions:

Effect

A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Triggering Event

An occurrence that sets off a specific reaction or series of events, often used in psychological or sociological contexts.

Developmental Domains

Areas of growth and development in children and adolescents, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Physical

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or emotions, or pertaining to material things rather than spiritual ones.