A Hospital's Budget Is Incremental

question 17

Multiple Choice

A hospital's budget is incremental. Which statement by the nurse manager reflects use of this type of budget?

• A) "The finance department sent me the budget worksheet with last year's expenses."
• B) "We have $1,000 left in our education account that we need to spend before the year is over. Who has an idea for a class to attend?"
• C) "I have to justify all our activities as if we have never done them before."
• D) "I like this type of budget preparation because it is fairly simple and straightforward."
• E) "In order to create next year's budget, I am to start at 80 percent of what we budgeted last year."

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Definitions:

Subjects

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Regarded, understood, or interpreted in a certain way by an individual, based on their personal understanding and interpretation.

Violent Behavior

Actions that involve force or aggression towards others, causing physical or emotional harm.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to another person, often as a response to perceived threats or frustration.