A nurse manager is responsible for scheduling the staff of all units in a critical care hospital. Which of the following programs would work best for computer scheduling?

1. Database
2. Word processing
3. Graphics program
4. Spreadsheet


Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A database is used to manage detailed information. That is not the application described here.
Rationale 2: Word processing is one of the most commonly used computer applications. Documents are checked for spelling and grammar, and individualized to include pictures, charts, and designs. That is not the application described here.
Rationale 3: Graphics programs have become popular with their ability to create charts, tables, and pictures. That is not the application described here.
Rationale 4: Spreadsheets are programs that can manipulate numbers. Data are arranged in columns and rows. Spreadsheets are used for budgets and are useful for working with staffing, scheduling, invoicing, research, and other analyses.

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