1. A nurse manager is responsible for overseeing the

budget of a hospital unit. She notices that the unit has been

spending more than the allocated amount on supplies and

equipment. What is the best course of action for her to

take?

a) Ignore the problem and hope it will resolve itself

b) Ask the staff to use less supplies and equipment

c) Review the unit's spending patterns and identify areas

for improvement*

d) Request more funds from the hospital administration

Rationale: The nurse manager should review the unit's

spending patterns and identify areas for improvement, as

this is a proactive and responsible way to manage the

budget. Ignoring the problem, asking the staff to use less

supplies and equipment, or requesting more funds are not

effective or realistic solutions.

2. A health-system administrator is planning to implement

a new electronic health record (EHR) system in a large

hospital. He wants to ensure that the system is userfriendly, secure, and compliant with the relevant standards

and regulations. What is the most important step he should

take before implementing the system?

a) Conduct a feasibility study to assess the costs and

benefits of the system

b) Consult with the stakeholders, such as clinicians,

patients, and vendors, to get their feedback and input*

c) Train the staff on how to use the system and