1. Modular nursing is a care delivery model that:
A. divides a geographic space into modules or sections so that a team can provide care
B. assigns staff to teams that are responsible for groups of patients
C. identifies that a nurse is responsible for the total care for his/her patient assignment for the shift
D. divides the nursing work into functional units that are assigned to a team member

1. When determining the number of FTEs required to meet a staffing pattern, all of the below are necessary except:
A. number of nurses required to provide care
B. number of nurses required to cover when staff are unavailable
C. number of nurses included in other similar units
D. number of nurses who have historically taken leave time

2. How many hours does a full-time equivalent work typically per year?
A. 4000
B. 6580
C. 2080
D. 5200

Answers to Study Questions

1. A. Modular nursing uses the team nursing concept, but breaks the team into small groups often based upon geographical location. The modules may vary by size or types of patients and have different types of staff assigned based upon need.

2. C. Staffing needs are determined based upon the unique characteristics of a unit including patient population, layout, and current availability of staff and staffing patterns.

3. C. Typically full-time equivalents work 40 hour weeks over 52 weeks, which equates to 2080 hours per year.