The Risk Manager Has Noted an Increase in Error Rate

question 20

Multiple Choice

The risk manager has noted an increase in error rate for a nursing unit over the last year. Which factors should the risk manager investigate? Select all that apply.

• A) How strong is the unit leadership?
• B) Are nurses being asked to fulfill unreasonable work assignments?
• C) How well does the unit staff function as a team?
• D) Who on the unit is making the most mistakes?
• E) Does an environment of learning exist on the unit?

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Definitions:

Product Demand

The desire and willingness of consumers to purchase a specific quantity of a good or service at a given price within a certain time period.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a resource, such as labor or capital.

Marginal Revenue Product

The boost in revenue achieved by adding one more unit of a factor involved in production.

Marginal Product

The additional output that results from using one more unit of a particular input, keeping other inputs constant.