The Nurse Is Reviewing the Different Types of Documentation

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the different types of documentation. Which should the nurse recognize is a benefit to charting by exception?

• A) Allows for a focused documentation of symptoms.
• B) The documentation is formatted for a specific purpose.
• C) Focuses on problem-oriented documentation.
• D) Repetition is eliminated from the documentation.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in the production of goods, a key factor in calculating labor costs.

Estimated Total Overhead

The projected total of all indirect production costs, including but not limited to utilities, rent, and administrative expenses.

Assembly Department

A section within a manufacturing facility where components are assembled into final products or where significant assembly work is performed.

Total Overhead Applied

The total amount of overhead costs allocated to products or services based on a predetermined overhead rate.