Supply budgets are a major component of the operating budget. Items such as office supplies, intravenous solutions, instruments, linen, gloves, and other personal protective equipment are examples of _____ costs
a. fixed
b. flexible
c. variable
d. resource
C
Supply items such as office supplies, intravenous solutions, instruments, linen, gloves and other personal protective equipment, medical/surgical supplies, and drugs, are examples of supplies that would vary with a higher volume of patient days. These supply items are variable (the amount used will vary based on the volume of service provided).
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While performing an assessment during this phase of burn care, the nurse recognizes that airway obstruction related to upper airway edema may occur up to how long after the burn injury? A) 2 days B) 3 days C) 5 days D) 1 week
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a. Insert a straight catheter PRN for output of less than 300 mL/8 hr. b. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg orally. c. Send a urine specimen to the laboratory for culture and sensitivity testing. d. Administer ceftizoxime (Cefizox) 1 g IV every 12 hours
Examples of non-invasive tests include taking tissue samples and probing into body cavities.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)