The Important Characteristic of Normative Statements Is That They

question 60

Multiple Choice

The important characteristic of normative statements is that they

• A) explain what really exists.
• B) are based on somebody's values and cannot be tested.
• C) explain what normally happens in the real world.
• D) help guide us to what will normally occur if some economic variable changes its value.
• E) do not use the ceteris paribus assumption.

Appreciate the impact of professional organizations in advancing the medical assisting profession.

Understand the continuing education and recertification requirements for various medical assistant certifications.

Comprehend the roles and responsibilities associated with different levels and types of medical assisting duties.

Recognize the importance of scope of practice and its determination factors for medical assistants.

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Definitions:

Radioactive Substances

Materials containing unstable atoms that decay, emitting radiation in the form of alpha, beta, or gamma rays.

X-Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than UV rays, capable of passing through many materials and used in medical imaging.

Body Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms; fundamental components of tissue and organ systems.

Ionization

The process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions.