Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship of Administrative and Clinical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship of administrative and clinical medical assisting responsibilities?

• A) Administrative duties require the least interpersonal contact.
• B) The two are equally important for maintaining a high-quality medical practice.
• C) Clinical duties offer more variety in the type of work performed.
• D) Clinical tasks are more difficult to learn than are administrative tasks.

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Definitions:

Industry Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the total output of that good by all firms in the industry.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good which consumers are willing to purchase at different prices.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Per-Unit Tax

A tax that is levied on a product based on a fixed amount per unit sold, not based on the value of the product.