Question 1

Setting goals help in all the following except:

Accepted Answer

Setting goals does not guarantee success; it helps provide direction, clarify values, and give meaning, but success depends on various factors including effort, circumstances, and sometimes luck.

Question 2

You can increase the chances of achieving your goal by doing all the following except:

Accepted Answer

Setting a goal specifically on January 1 is not necessary for increasing the chances of achieving a goal. Success in reaching goals is more about the clarity, specificity, and the action plan rather than the start date. Writing the goal down, stating it in a specific and positive manner, and visualizing it as already achieved are strategies that help reinforce commitment and clarity, making them effective for goal achievement.

Question 3

A goal binder contains all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A goal binder typically contains goals that you have set for yourself, not the goals set by others such as your parents. It's a personal tool for tracking your own aspirations and the steps you're taking to achieve them.

Question 4

The purposes of the policies and procedures manual include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purposes of the policies and procedures...

Question 5

Many people with negative attitudes toward rules:

Accepted Answer

People with negative attitudes toward rules often feel that the rules do not apply to them, leading to non-compliance or disregard for the rules.

Question 6

An employee who is a good "fit" has all the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

The concept of a good "fit" in a workplace often extends beyond merely fitting a job description. It encompasses aspects such as following both written and unwritten rules, being liked by coworkers, and possessing good social skills, which contribute to a harmonious and productive work environment. Fitting a job description is more about having the necessary qualifications and skills for a specific role, which is distinct from the broader, more nuanced concept of being a good "fit" in terms of workplace culture and interpersonal dynamics.

Question 7

HIPAA provides for all the following patient rights except:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA does not allow patients to prevent their private health information from being sent to their health insurance company for payment purposes. This is because the disclosure of health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations is a permitted use under HIPAA without requiring patient authorization.

Question 8

All the following activities are acceptable under HIPAA except:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects the privacy of individuals' health information. Disclosing treatment for a mental illness to prevent someone from getting a job is not acceptable under HIPAA, as it violates the individual's privacy rights. The other options can occur under specific circumstances without violating HIPAA regulations.

Question 9

In which of these situations does the health care professional make a poor decision?

Accepted Answer

Leaving sensitive medical information like pregnancy test results on a voicemail can breach patient confidentiality, as voicemails can be accessed by others.

Question 10

All the following are advantages of electronic medical records except:

Accepted Answer

The statement in choice A is not an advantage of electronic medical records; it highlights a potential disadvantage or challenge, specifically the discomfort some healthcare professionals may have with using electronic formats. Choices B, C, and D all describe advantages of electronic medical records, such as improved legibility, ease of backup, and ease of sharing for various purposes.

Question 11

Best practices for charting include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

Recording judgments about patients in their charts is not considered a best practice in charting. Charting should be objective, focusing on observations, patient statements, and clinical findings rather than personal judgments or opinions. This ensures the documentation is professional, accurate, and useful for patient care.

Question 12

Accurate and consistent medical records should help overcome all of the following types of confusion in health care except:

Accepted Answer

Medical records primarily focus on documenting health-related information, including medical history, diagnoses, treatments, and test results. While they may include some information on a patient's social and work history if it's relevant to their health care, they are not designed to provide a comprehensive picture of all aspects of a patient's life, including education. The main purpose of medical records is to ensure continuity of care, aid in diagnosis and treatment, and prevent errors, rather than to document every detail of a patient's personal history.

Question 13

Which of the following does not affect the way you manage your money?

Accepted Answer

The spending patterns of your siblings generally do not directly affect how you manage your money. Your own financial management is more directly influenced by your upbringing, how your parents managed their money, and your personality, rather than how your siblings choose to spend their money.

Question 14

What is the function of a 401(k) plan?

Accepted Answer

A 401(k) plan is designed to help individuals save for retirement by allowing them to defer taxes on the money they contribute until they withdraw it in retirement.

Question 15

For your 401(k) plan, your employer will contribute or match up to 50% of your 6% deduction or contribution from your salary. Your salary is $40,000. How much should you contribute per year to maximize your benefits from your employer and what would be your employer's contribution?

Accepted Answer

To maximize benefits, you should contribute 6% of your $40,000 salary, which is $2,400. Your employer matches 50% of this amount, contributing $1,200.

Question 16

When establishing a personal budget, what should budget for first?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When establishing a personal budget, what should...

Question 17

Your credit score is affected by which of the following:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed - borrowing history, bill payment history, and current debt - affect your credit score. These factors are considered by credit bureaus when calculating a credit score, as they reflect a person's creditworthiness and ability to repay debts.

Question 18

The items removed from your paycheck regularly are called:

Accepted Answer

Deductions are amounts taken out of your paycheck for taxes, insurance, and other expenses before you receive it, which is why they are the correct answer. Net salary is what you take home after deductions, gross salary is your income before deductions, and penalties are not a regular payroll feature but rather fines for specific issues or infractions.

Question 19

What is your net salary?

Accepted Answer

Your net salary is the amount of money you take home after all deductions, such as taxes and retirement contributions, have been subtracted from your gross salary.

Quiz 12: Planning for Career Success