What Has Been Found About the Outcomes of Patients Cared

question 8

Multiple Choice

What has been found about the outcomes of patients cared for in hospitals with a higher percentage of BSN-prepared nurses as compared to patients in hospitals with a lower percentage of BSN-prepared nurses?

• A) Patient outcomes are more dependent on nurse-patient ratios.
• B) Outcomes were better in hospitals with more BSN-prepared nurses.
• C) Outcomes were similar in both types of hospitals.
• D) Medical patients had better outcomes, but surgical patients fared the same.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue is contributing to the fixed costs and net profit after covering the variable costs.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold divided by revenue, expressed as a percentage, indicating the percentage of sales revenue that turns into profit.

Shareholder Wealth

The overall value that shareholders gain from their investment in a company, often measured by stock price appreciation and dividends received.

Free Cash Flows

The amount of cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets.