In an Agency That Uses Specific Protocols (Standard Procedures) and Charting

question 18

Multiple Choice

In an agency that uses specific protocols (Standard Procedures) and charting by exception, an advantage compared with using traditional (narrative or problem-oriented) documentation is that charting by exception:

• A) is well suited to defending nursing actions in court.
• B) contains important data certain to be noted in the narrative sections.
• C) allows staff to learn the system quickly and easily.
• D) highlights abnormal data and patient trends.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A metric used to measure the difference between the actual variable overhead cost and the standard cost of the actual production volume.

Cost Driver

A factor that causes a change in the cost of an activity.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in calculating manufacturing costs and efficiency.

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted fixed overhead and the actual fixed overhead incurred, due to changes in production volume.