A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a c

QUESTION

A nurse manager is planning to request three new infusion pumps at a cost of approximately $1500 each. This item would typically be included in which budget?

a. Operating
b. Strategic
c. Unit of service
d. Capital

ANSWER:

ANS: D
Items that have a useful life of longer than a year, which is likely with the pumps, and that have a cost that usually exceeds $300 to $1000 (specific amount is set by the organization) are considered capital items. Operating budget items include what is used on a day-to-day basis, such as staffing.