1. A nurse manager is responsible for allocating the

available resources for a unit that provides care for patients

with chronic conditions. The nurse manager has to consider

the following factors: the number and skill mix of staff, the

equipment and supplies, the budget and the patient acuity.

Which of the following is the best definition of patient

acuity?

a) The level of complexity and intensity of care required by

a patient

b) The degree of satisfaction and loyalty of a patient

c) The frequency and duration of contact between a patient

and a nurse

d) The amount of resources consumed by a patient

*Answer: a) The level of complexity and intensity of care

required by a patient*

Rationale: Patient acuity is a measure of how much care a

patient needs based on their condition, diagnosis, treatment,

complications and other factors. It affects the allocation of

resources because patients with higher acuity need more

staff, equipment and supplies than patients with lower

acuity.

2. A nurse educator is designing a curriculum for a nursing

program that aims to prepare graduates for working in

diverse healthcare settings. The nurse educator wants to

incorporate strategies that promote cultural competence

among the students. Which of the following is an example

of such a strategy?

a) Providing lectures on the history and values of different