A Preceptor Is Working with a New Nurse on Documentation

question 2

Multiple Choice

A preceptor is working with a new nurse on documentation.Which situation will cause the preceptor to intervene?

• A) The new nurse uses a black ink pen to chart.
• B) The new nurse charts consecutively on every other line.
• C) The new nurse ends each entry with signature and title.
• D) The new nurse keeps the password secure.

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Definitions:

Pilonidal Cyst

A cyst that occurs near the coccyx or tailbone, often filled with hair and skin debris.

Rectal Polyp

A small clump of cells that forms on the lining of the rectum, which can be benign or a precursor to cancer.

Carcinoma

A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Toilet Train

The process of teaching a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation.