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Subject – NURSING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Topic –Management of Nursing Services-(Staffing, Scheduling, In-Service Education, Material Resource Management)

Q1. Which principle of staffing ensures maximum efficiency by matching skills with job requirements? (NORCET 2021)
a) Unity of command
b) Right person in the right place
c) Division of work
d) Principle of authority

Q2. The WHO recommended nurse–patient ratio for general wards in developing countries is: (AIIMS 2018)
a) 1:3
b) 1:5
c) 1:6
d) 1:10

Q3. According to INC norms, the nurse–patient ratio in pediatric wards should be:
a) 1:3
b) 1:4
c) 1:5
d) 1:6

Q4. In ICU, the ideal nurse–patient ratio is:
a) 1:1
b) 1:2
c) 1:4
d) 1:6

Q5. Which type of duty schedule ensures the same shift for the nurse every day? (RRB Staff Nurse 2019)
a) Rotating shift
b) Fixed shift
c) Split shift
d) Flexitime

Q6. Which scheduling method assigns staff based on patient acuity rather than numbers? (NORCET 2020)
a) Functional method
b) Acuity-based staffing
c) Block scheduling
d) Cyclic scheduling

Q7. In-service education primarily aims to: (ESIC 2017)
a) Increase salaries
b) Improve clinical skills
c) Provide vacation
d) Reduce workload

Q8. Which is NOT a method of in-service education? (NORCET 2022)
a) Workshops
b) Orientation
c) On-the-job training
d) Exit interview

Q9. FIFO in hospital supply management stands for: (AIIMS 2019)
a) First In First Out
b) First In Fast Out
c) Final In Final Out
d) Fast In First Out

Q10. ABC analysis in inventory control is based on: (NORCET 2023)
a) Size of items
b) Usage value
c) Expiry date
d) Weight

Q11. Which management function includes forecasting, recruiting, selecting, and training nursing staff? (NORCET 2020)
a) Planning
b) Organizing
c) Staffing
d) Directing

Q12. The staffing norm for an operating theatre nurse according to INC is:
a) 1 nurse for every 1 table
b) 2 nurses for every 1 table
c) 1 nurse for every 2 tables
d) 2 nurses for every 2 tables

Q13. Which of the following is the most flexible type of duty schedule?
a) Rotating shift
b) Fixed shift
c) Flexitime
d) Block scheduling

Q14. The main disadvantage of rotating shift scheduling is:
a) Staff boredom
b) Poor skill development
c) Disruption of circadian rhythm
d) Increased patient complaints

Q15. Which nurse–patient ratio is recommended for high-dependency units (HDU)?
a) 1:1
b) 1:2
c) 1:3
d) 1:4

Q16. Orientation programs for newly appointed nurses are part of:
a) Recruitment
b) In-service education
c) Appraisal
d) Termination

Q17. Which of the following is NOT a goal of in-service education?
a) Promote evidence-based practice
b) Increase professional competency
c) Provide entertainment
d) Reduce skill gaps

Q18. VED analysis in inventory management classifies items based on: (AIIMS 2017)
a) Value
b) Expiry
c) Criticality
d) Size

Q19. The combination of ABC and VED analysis in hospital inventory control is known as:
a) AV method
b) ABC-VED matrix
c) Stock rotation method
d) FIFO-ABC method

Q20. Which inventory system involves regular checking of stock levels at fixed intervals?
a) Perpetual inventory
b) Periodic inventory
c) Just-in-time inventory
d) FIFO system

Q21. The staffing method that divides nursing tasks among staff based on skill and efficiency is called:
a) Team nursing
b) Functional method
c) Case method
d) Primary nursing

Q22. Team nursing was introduced to: (NORCET 2019)
a) Reduce nurse–patient ratio
b) Improve holistic patient care
c) Reduce equipment use
d) Limit nurse training

Q23. Which scheduling pattern repeats every set number of days regardless of the calendar month?
a) Cyclic schedule
b) Block schedule
c) Flexitime
d) Rotating schedule

Q24. What is the first step in human resource planning for nursing staff?
a) Recruitment
b) Determining staffing needs
c) Selection
d) Orientation

Q25. In budgeting for staffing, the largest proportion of costs is usually for:
a) Equipment
b) Salaries and wages
c) Training programs
d) Overtime pay

Q26. The recommended nurse–patient ratio in the delivery room according to INC is:
a) 1:1
b) 1:2
c) 1:3
d) 1:4

Q27. Which scheduling system allows staff to bid for preferred shifts?
a) Block schedule
b) Self-scheduling
c) Rotating schedule
d) Fixed schedule

Q28. Preceptorship programs are part of:
a) Staffing
b) Scheduling
c) In-service education
d) Inventory control

Q29. The JIT (Just-In-Time) inventory system aims to:
a) Maintain large stock levels
b) Eliminate expiry
c) Minimize storage costs
d) Increase lead time

Q30. Which factor is least considered in patient classification systems for staffing?
a) Acuity
b) Age
c) Dependency level
d) Complexity of care

Q31. Which staffing method is based on the actual number of patients and their needs at a given time? (NORCET 2021)
a) Fixed nurse–patient ratio
b) Patient classification system
c) Functional method
d) Team nursing

Q32. The process of adjusting staff on a shift-to-shift basis depending on workload is called:
a) Forecasting
b) Scheduling
c) Staffing mix
d) Staffing adjustment

Q33. Which is NOT a principle of material resource management? (AIIMS 2018)
a) Adequacy
b) Availability
c) Accessibility
d) Inefficiency

Q34. Which type of scheduling ensures the same staff works on the same days each week? (RRB Staff Nurse 2019)
a) Cyclical scheduling
b) Flexible scheduling
c) Centralized scheduling
d) Decentralized scheduling

Q35. The first step in human resource planning is: (NORCET 2022)
a) Forecasting manpower needs
b) Recruitment
c) Training
d) Scheduling

Q36. Which in-service education method uses real-life situations for discussion?
a) Lecture method
b) Case study method
c) Seminar
d) Panel discussion

Q37. Who is responsible for preparing the duty roster in most nursing units? (NORCET 2023)
a) Nursing superintendent
b) Chief nursing officer
c) Ward in-charge
d) Hospital administrator

Q38. Which inventory system records the balance of items after each issue? (AIIMS 2017)
a) Periodic inventory system
b) Perpetual inventory system
c) Annual stock-taking
d) Just-in-time

Q39. Floating staff from one department to another during shortage is called:
a) Rotation
b) Redistribution
c) Staff floating
d) Cross-training

Q40. Which factor is MOST important when planning staff schedule in an ICU? (NORCET 2020)
a) Nurse seniority
b) Patient acuity
c) Length of shift
d) Staff preferences

Q41. Which type of in-service education is organized before introducing a new hospital policy?
a) Induction
b) Orientation
c) Staff development program
d) Refresher course

Q42. Which is the MOST cost-effective method of material procurement in hospitals?
a) Local purchase
b) Centralized purchase
c) Direct-from-manufacturer
d) Retail purchase

Q43. When preparing a staffing plan, what is the FIRST factor to consider? (NORCET 2021)
a) Bed occupancy rate
b) Staff absenteeism
c) Skill mix
d) Staff preferences

Q44. The primary purpose of in-service education is: (RRB 2018)
a) Recruitment
b) Enhancing job performance
c) Disciplinary action
d) Licensing renewal

Q45. Which method of scheduling is preferred for ensuring fairness and reducing bias?
a) Centralized scheduling
b) Decentralized scheduling
c) Self-scheduling
d) Manager-prepared scheduling

Q46. Which law guides the minimum staffing requirements in hospitals? (NORCET 2023)
a) Factories Act
b) Indian Nursing Council norms
c) Labor Contract Act
d) Workmen Compensation Act

Q47. A training given to all newly appointed nurses before starting their duties is called:
a) Orientation program
b) Staff development
c) Preceptorship
d) Induction training

Q48. Which inventory method issues items based on earliest purchase date? (AIIMS 2019)
a) LIFO
b) FIFO
c) ABC analysis
d) VED analysis

Q49. The process of forecasting the future human resource requirement is called:
a) Workforce planning
b) Scheduling
c) Orientation
d) Evaluation

Q50. Which factor affects material resource planning MOST?
a) Storage space
b) Supplier reputation
c) Patient census
d) Purchase committee decision

Q51. The most flexible scheduling approach is: (NORCET 2020)
a) Self-scheduling
b) Centralized scheduling
c) Cyclical scheduling
d) Decentralized scheduling

Q52. Which method of inventory control prioritizes items based on criticality?
a) ABC analysis
b) VED analysis
c) FIFO method
d) EOQ method

Q53. Which component is NOT included in staffing mix?
a) Registered nurses
b) Nursing aides
c) Ward boys
d) Patients

Q54. The purpose of “staff development programs” is to: (RRB 2017)
a) Improve productivity and professional growth
b) Provide leave benefits
c) Manage absenteeism
d) Allocate duties

Q55. Which scheduling method can create staffing imbalance if not monitored?
a) Centralized
b) Decentralized
c) Cyclical
d) Flexible

Q56. Which inventory control method is MOST suitable for costly items? (AIIMS 2020)
a) VED analysis
b) FIFO method
c) ABC analysis
d) LIFO method

Q57. The process of assigning staff according to patient needs is called:
a) Work allocation
b) Workload analysis
c) Job description
d) Task assignment
Answer: b) Workload analysis
Explanation: Workload analysis ensures the number and skill level of staff match patient requirements.

Q58. Which in-service method allows hands-on learning with supervision? (NORCET 2022)
a) Workshop
b) Lecture
c) Seminar
d) Conference

Q59. Which factor MOST influences shift length decision?
a) Nurse’s preference
b) Patient acuity and continuity of care
c) Cost of staffing
d) Unit policy

Q60. Which is the MOST effective method to prevent overstocking in hospital stores?
a) Periodic inventory
b) EOQ method
c) FIFO method
d) Perpetual inventory system

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