Ann is the anesthesiologist in an operating room surgical team. Ann and other members of the surgical team have trained for years to master the skills necessary for their jobs. Her role in the team consists of carefully balancing the needs of the surgeons and the patients. If there is too little anesthesia, the surgeons cannot do their job. If there is too much anesthesia, the patient's life would be at risk. The success of the operation depends, in part, on the appropriate administration of the proper amount of anesthesia. Ann is a member of a(n) _____ team.
A)project
B)advice
C)production
D)planning
E)action

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Ann is a member of an action team in the operating room. A unique challenge for action teams is to exhibit peak performance on demand. High specialization is combined with high coordination, as in this case.

Ann Is the Anesthesiologist in an Operating Room Surgical Team