ANM Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Planning 2

Question 1

Which factor is MOST important when calculating the number of FTEs needed to staff a 30-bed unit 24/7?

Accepted Answer

Productive hours needed, non-productive time, and shift coverage requirements

Answer

FTE calculations must account for productive hours required per day, non-productive time (vacation, sick, education), and the need to cover all shifts seven days a week.

Question 2

Self-scheduling is a staffing approach where:

Accepted Answer

Nurses select their own shifts within defined parameters set by management

Answer

Self-scheduling empowers nurses to select preferred shifts within management-defined parameters (coverage minimums, skill mix requirements), improving satisfaction while meeting unit needs.

Question 3

A nursing unit's 'skill mix' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The proportion of RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel working per shift

Answer

Skill mix describes the composition of licensed and unlicensed staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) per shift, which directly impacts the level and quality of care patients receive.

Question 4

Which scheduling practice is MOST effective at reducing nursing staff burnout related to scheduling?

Accepted Answer

Providing consistent days off, limiting excessive consecutive shifts, and honoring scheduling preferences

Answer

Consistent days off, limits on consecutive shifts, and incorporating staff preferences reduce fatigue, improve work-life balance, and decrease burnout-related turnover.

Question 5

Variance in staffing budget is MOST commonly caused by:

Accepted Answer

Fluctuations in patient census and unplanned use of overtime or agency staff

Answer

Staffing budget variances most often result from variable patient volumes and unplanned use of costly overtime or agency staff to fill unexpected coverage gaps.

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

ANM Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Planning 2