The OB Manager Is Looking at Staffing for the Night

question 12

Multiple Choice

The OB manager is looking at staffing for the night shift. The postpartum unit is busy and the labor-delivery unit has four clients in labor. The manager collects data from the nursing staff regarding the acuity of their clients. These data assist the manager in determining the staff for the next shift. This is an example of which type of system?

• A) Demand management
• B) Block scheduling
• C) Organizational related
• D) Patient classification

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Definitions:

Converter-Out Temperature

The temperature of the fluid exiting a converter, often monitored in vehicles or machinery for heat management.

Planetary Gearsets

A system of gears consisting of one or more outer gears (planet gears) revolving around a central (sun) gear, commonly used in automatic transmissions for gear ratio changes.

Mechanical Modulator

A device in transmission systems that adjusts hydraulic pressure based on engine load and speed, controlling shift timing and smoothness.

Stall Test

An evaluation method in automotive diagnostics where the transmission's performance is tested under full load while the vehicle is stationary.