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Chapter 01 True / False 1. Growth in the health care industry is expected to slow down over the next 10 years. a. True b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
NOTES: Rapid
growth is predicted.
2. Scope of practice refers to the tasks that a health care professional can legally perform as part of a specific occupation. a. True b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
NOTES: Scope
of practice refers to legally permissible acts.
3. The educational requirements for obtaining certification in all health care professions are similar. a. True b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
NOTES: The
educational requirements can vary significantly between professional certifications.
4. On-the-job training for many health care occupations is being replaced by formal classroom education. a. True b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
NOTES: Formal
classroom education is becoming more common than on-the-job training.
5. Moving up the career ladder usually requires getting additional education in one’s occupational area. a. True b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
NOTES: Moving
up to a more advanced level in one’s occupational field usually requires additional education.
6. Finding the time to study is a problem for many adult learners who have returned to school. a. True b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
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Chapter 01
NOTES: Most
adults have a variety of responsibilities; therefore, finding the time to study can be a major problem.Multiple Choice 7. What is the most important reason why health care professionals should identify potential problems when working with patients? a. Help their employers avoid being sued for malpractice. b. Ensure patient safety and well-being. c. Prevent wasting expensive supplies and employee time. d. Earn a good employee evaluation.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Identifying
potential problems ensures patient safety and well-being. b. Correct. c. Identifying potential problems ensures patient safety and well-being. d. Identifying potential problems ensures patient safety and well-being.
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8. Which of the following terms describes the condition of being placed on an official list after meeting the educational and testing requirements for an occupation? a. Certification b. Licensure c. Recognition d. Registration
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Certification
is the process of determining whether a person has met predetermined standards. b. Licensure is a designation that means a person has been granted permission to legally perform certain acts. c. Recognition is not a designation of approval to practice an occupation. d. Correct.
POINTS: 1
9. A medical assistant who believes the physician made an error when prescribing a treatment would demonstrate good thinking
skills by:
a. giving the treatment and asking the physician about it at the next convenient opportunity. b. assuming that the physician is correct and giving the treatment. c. asking the physician before giving the treatment. d. refusing to give the treatment and dismissing the patient.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. If
an error is suspected, always ask before giving the treatment. b. If an error is suspected, always ask before giving the treatment. c. Correct.Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.Page 2
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