Which Individual Is Probably an Independent Contractor

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which individual is probably an independent contractor?

• A) A private nurse who sits with a patient just moved from intensive care
• B) A registered nurse who works a weekend double shift only
• C) A laboratory employee who works inside a hospital but is employed by an independent lab
• D) A physician who visits his or her patients during rounds in a hospital

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Definitions:

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals without any expectation of a direct return service or goods, such as social security benefits.

Government Expenditures

Spending by the government on goods, services, and projects to fulfill its various functions, such as infrastructure, education, and defense.

Income Transfers

Payments made without any corresponding contribution of goods or services, such as welfare benefits or grants.