Which of the Following Is a Normative Rather Than a Positive

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative rather than a positive statement?

• A) The minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
• B) Public education should be funded primarily at the state level.
• C) The federal debt exceeds $8 trillion.
• D) At its peak, unemployment exceeded 10% during the 2007-08 recession.
• E) The average real wage of high-school dropouts has fallen by 10% since 1970.

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Definitions:

Progress Notes

Chart entries made by a variety of methods and by all health care professionals involved in a client’s care for the purpose of describing a client’s problems, treatments, and progress toward desired outcomes.

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

A detailed report used in healthcare settings to document all drugs given to a patient.

Medical Record

A comprehensive document containing a patient’s health history, treatment plans, and medical interventions.

Written Care Plan

A detailed agreement documenting the management and treatment of a patient or resident, typically in a healthcare setting.