ANM Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Planning

Question 1

Which staffing model distributes nursing hours based on patient acuity and the complexity of care required?

Accepted Answer

Patient acuity-based staffing model

Answer

The patient acuity-based staffing model allocates nursing resources according to individual patient care complexity and needs, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.

Question 2

An ANM notices that overtime hours have increased by 20% over the past quarter. What is the FIRST step in addressing this workforce issue?

Accepted Answer

Analyze data to identify root causes of the overtime trend

Answer

Before implementing solutions, the ANM must analyze data to identify root causes such as unexpected census increases, callouts, or inefficient scheduling patterns.

Question 3

The nurse-to-patient ratio recommended for a general medical-surgical unit according to most evidence-based guidelines is:

Accepted Answer

1:4 to 1:6

Answer

Most evidence-based guidelines and state regulations recommend a 1:4 to 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio on general medical-surgical units to ensure safe, quality care.

Question 4

Which of the following is a PRIMARY advantage of cyclical or rotating scheduling for nursing staff?

Accepted Answer

Provides predictability and consistency for staff planning

Answer

Cyclical scheduling repeats a set pattern, giving staff predictability about their upcoming schedules while allowing managers to consistently meet unit coverage requirements.

Question 5

A float pool is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A group of cross-trained staff deployed to units based on census fluctuations

Answer

A float pool consists of cross-trained nurses who can be flexibly deployed across multiple units to cover staffing gaps caused by census changes or callouts.

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

(ANM) Assistant Nurse Manager Certification Practice Test

ANM Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Planning