Workplace Law — Unit test Answers

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Which statement best describes how an entrepreneur is different from an employee?

A
Entrepreneurs often have more financial risk than employees.
B
Entrepreneurs often work fewer hours than employees.
C
Entrepreneurs often have fewer leadership skills than employees.
D
Entrepreneurs often have more work experience than employees.
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What is certification?

A
a test that a healthcare professional must take in order to maintain his or her license
B
an official statement that an individual is qualified to do a particular job and has specific knowledge and expertise
C
a type of document that entitles a person to a discounted rate at any healthcare facility
D
continuing education credits received by attending conferences or taking short courses
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Which statement best describes the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A
Employers should give preferential treatment to employees with disabilities.
B
Employers should select the most qualified applicants, without regard to disability.
C
Employers must make any accommodation requested by a person with disabilities, even if it causes serious hardship for the company.
D
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to companies with five or more employees.
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What statement best describes good interview preparation?

A
An applicant should arrive at least an hour before the interview starts.
B
An applicant should discuss personal hobbies as much as possible in an interview.
C
An applicant should be well-dressed for an interview.
D
An applicant should make personal job demands known in an interview.
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Which of the following is the best example of the negative impact that a nurse’s job could have on his social life?

A
can’t make time to go back to school
B
seldom has career mobility
C
regularly makes less than a physician
D
frequently misses family events
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Which statement best summarizes the certification process for receiving a certification credential?

A
People have to complete a certification program and pass a test to become credentialed.
B
People can become credentialed even if they do not complete a certification program.
C
People have to complete a certification program, but do not have to pass a final test.
D
People can become certified through on-the-job training programs.
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Why is it important to obtain the proper certification for certain fields of study in the healthcare field?

A
to prove that you are not an expert and are therefore not eligible for a job in health care
B
to prove that you acquired the skills and knowledge to perform a specific job in health care
C
to prove that you are capable of performing the job requirements for any job in health care
D
to prove that you are currently learning the skills necessary for a job in health care
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Which are the two most important reasons for continuing education in the healthcare fields?

A
rapidly increasing medical costs and a competitive job market
B
technological advancement and new discoveries in health care
C
job satisfaction and an unstable economy
D
government requirements and rapid computerization
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What is the best way to format a cover letter?

A
informally, with a heading, introduction, body and closing
B
formally, showing confidence with appropriate technical language
C
informally, with a brief mention of the attached resume
D
formally, with a heading, introduction, body and closing
10

Which person could provide the best professional reference?

A
the CEO from the last place of employment
B
a teacher from middle school summer camp
C
a supervisor from a one-day volunteer activity
D
a direct supervisor from a current summer job
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Which of the following jobs is an example of a clinical career?

A
finance worker who handles the money and pays the bills for a medical clinic
B
nurse who cares for patients in an assisted living facility
C
administrative worker who files documents and paperwork
D
a temporary job that provides school credit
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Read the following scenario, and then answer the question.Adam is a nurse practitioner at a large hospital. His supervisor gives him a list of tasks for the day, which are to assist a physician with a procedure, review some paperwork, and check on patients. The supervisor says that assisting with the procedure is the most urgent task, and the paperwork is least important. Adam first assists with the procedure and then checks on patients. After he has finished checking on patients, he begins reviewing charts. What is the organizational skill that Adam has used to complete his work?

A
punctuality
B
professionalism
C
prioritizing
D
productivity
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Professional behavior is behavior that is appropriate

A
healthcare facilities.
B
professional sports arenas.
C
office buildings.
D
all workplaces.

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