A ward's monthly activity report shows a sudden increase in occupied bed-days. Which information is most useful for the nurse manager when reviewing this finding?
Correct answer: B. Admission, discharge, transfer and length-of-stay records
- A. The colour of the ward curtains
- B. Admission, discharge, transfer and length-of-stay records
- C. The personal preferences of staff members
- D. The number of visitors recorded at the ward entrance
Explanation
Admission, discharge, transfer and length-of-stay data explain changes in bed use and help identify delays in patient flow. The other information does not reliably measure ward utilisation or discharge efficiency.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Ward and Unit Management
Ward management covers staffing and duty rosters, patient admission, discharge and transfer, delegation, supplies, equipment, records, reporting and coordination with the healthcare team. It also addresses bed management, infection prevention, emergency organisation and the difference between routine unit administration and direct nursing care.
Practise Ward and Unit Management
50 free Ward and Unit Management MCQs from Nursing Management and Ethics, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Nursing Management and Ethics questions like this
Nursing Management and Ethics is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Ward and Unit Management questions
During a ward meeting, two nurses disagree about how to organise bathing care for dependent patients. Which action by the nurse in charge is best?
A patient is moved from one bed to another within the same ward. Which action is most important for accurate bed management?
The ward has several boxes of sterile dressings with different expiry dates. Which stock-management method is correct?
Which document is used to record the number of patients admitted, discharged, transferred and remaining in a ward during a shift?
A nurse manager wants to reduce delays in obtaining laboratory results for ward patients. Which action is most appropriate?
Which statement about accountability after delegation is correct?