Maureen,hospital Administrator for Trinity Hospital,would Like to Set Up a Work

question 15

Multiple Choice

Maureen,hospital administrator for Trinity Hospital,would like to set up a work schedule for the hospital's nurses.Each nurse will work for 8 consecutive hours.The minimum number of nurses needed in each of six 4-hour time intervals is shown in the following table.At the optimal staffing level,how many nurses will start their shift at 8a.m.? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Time interval } & 00 - 04 & 04 - 08 & 08 - 12 & 12 - 16 & 16 - 20 & 20 - 24 \\\hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Minimum number } \\\text { of nurses required }\end{array} & 7 & 8 & 22 & 26 & 18 & 12 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)21
• B)4
• C)12
• D)8

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