Which of the Following Activities Is Not a Component of the Operating

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is not a component of the operating cycle?

• A) Payment of rent
• B) Payment for purchases made on credit
• C) Purchase of merchandise
• D) Collection of cash from credit sales

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Definitions:

Standardized Care Plans

Preprinted guides for giving nursing care of clients with common needs (e.g., a nursing diagnosis).

Nursing Diagnoses

Clinical judgments about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes which provide the basis for selecting nursing interventions to achieve outcomes for which the nurse is accountable.

Nursing Interventions

Actions undertaken by nurses to benefit patients directly, ranging from medical treatment to emotional support.

Emergency Department

A specialized department in a hospital that provides immediate treatment to patients with acute illnesses or injuries.