Marcus Is a Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room

question 21

Multiple Choice

Marcus is a circulating nurse in the operating room.He is usually assigned to general surgery,but on this day he is assigned to the orthopedic room.He is unfamiliar with the routines and studies the doctor's preference cards before each patient.The fourth patient comes into the room,and Marcus prepares a site for a biopsy by using a Betadine solution.The surgeon prefers another solution.He notices what Marcus has done and immediately corrects him by rudely insulting him.Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to conflict resolution in this example?

• A) Collaboration.
• B) Compromising.
• C) Avoiding.
• D) Withdraw.

Grasp the importance and application of finite capacity scheduling in realistic scheduling systems.

Distinguish between different sequencing rules and their applications to minimize job flow time and maximize efficiency.

Apply Johnson's rule for sequencing jobs through two workstations and understand its implications on schedule optimization.

Understand the implications of job sequencing on shop floor metrics such as utilization, flow time, and average jobs in the system.

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