Question 1

A payroll register ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a completed account of federal income tax deposits 
B)  is used to pay taxes to appropriate government agencies 
C)  summarizes information about all employees and their earnings 
D)  requires employers to pay a percentage of each employee's income 
E)  accompanies the practice's quarterly returns to summarize tax withheld 
A)  is a completed account of federal income tax deposits 
B)  is used to pay taxes to appropriate government agencies 
C)  summarizes information about all employees and their earnings 
D)  requires employers to pay a percentage of each employee's income 
E)  accompanies the practice's quarterly returns to summarize tax withheld C

Question 2

Which of the following terms is used to demonstrate how each rank or level in an organization is accountable to those directly superior and how the authority passes from one level to the next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agenda 
B)  Chain of command 
C)  Policies and procedures 
D)  Labor relations 
E)  Employee handbook 
A)  Agenda 
B)  Chain of command 
C)  Policies and procedures 
D)  Labor relations 
E)  Employee handbook B

Question 3

If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week, the employee's gross weekly earnings are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  $240 
B)  $280 
C)  $300 
D)  $340 
E)  $380 
A)  $240 
B)  $280 
C)  $300 
D)  $340 
E)  $380 B

Question 4

An employee payroll information sheet should include ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee's Social Security number 
B)  the employee's work history 
C)  the employee's salary requirements 
D)  all current and previous performance evaluations 
E)  the employee's beneficiary in case of death 
A)  the employee's Social Security number 
B)  the employee's work history 
C)  the employee's salary requirements 
D)  all current and previous performance evaluations 
E)  the employee's beneficiary in case of death

Question 5

The procedures that ensure that services provided in the medical practice meet or exceed the requirements and standards are _______ procedures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The procedures that ensure that services provided...

Question 6

An employer must pay the FUTA tax, which is ____ up to the first $7000 of the employee's income for a year, if employees' wages total more than $1500 in any quarter.

Accepted Answer

A)  12.5% 
B)  10.5% 
C)  6.2% 
D)  4.2% 
E)  1.8% 
A)  12.5% 
B)  10.5% 
C)  6.2% 
D)  4.2% 
E)  1.8%

Question 7

How often will you deposit federal employment taxes for the practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Every other week 
B)  Monthly 
C)  Quarterly 
D)  Yearly 
E)  According to the federal tax deposit schedule 
A)  Every other week 
B)  Monthly 
C)  Quarterly 
D)  Yearly 
E)  According to the federal tax deposit schedule

Question 8

The usual amount of a petty cash account is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  $5 
B)  $10 
C)  $50 
D)  $100 
E)  $250 
A)  $5 
B)  $10 
C)  $50 
D)  $100 
E)  $250

Question 9

A person who depends on the employee for financial support is a(n) ________ of the employee and may be a spouse, child, or other family member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who depends on the employee...

Question 10

A dependent is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the employer 
B)  the employee 
C)  people who report directly to the employee 
D)  a person on whom the employee is financially dependent 
E)  people who are financially dependent on the employee 
A)  the employer 
B)  the employee 
C)  people who report directly to the employee 
D)  a person on whom the employee is financially dependent 
E)  people who are financially dependent on the employee

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of a typical problem-solving model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identification of the problem 
B)  Assessment of the problem 
C)  Complaints about the problem 
D)  Correction of the problem 
E)  Monitoring effectiveness of the solution 
A)  Identification of the problem 
B)  Assessment of the problem 
C)  Complaints about the problem 
D)  Correction of the problem 
E)  Monitoring effectiveness of the solution

Question 12

The human resources role of ________includes dealing with issues that arise between employees and management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The human resources role of ________includes dealing...

Question 13

A pay schedule ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  outlines the number of dependents 
B)  refers to the total amount of income earned before deductions. 
C)  verifies the employee's eligibility for employment 
D)  determines the type of voluntary deductions taken 
E)  shows how often an employee is paid 
A)  outlines the number of dependents 
B)  refers to the total amount of income earned before deductions. 
C)  verifies the employee's eligibility for employment 
D)  determines the type of voluntary deductions taken 
E)  shows how often an employee is paid

Question 14

The trial period, or ________ period, for new employees is typically 90 days. During this time, the employee undergoes staff development and training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The trial period, or ________ period, for...

Question 15

If an employee feels that she was unjustly treated, the practice manager may need to oversee the ________ process when the employee complains.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an employee feels that she was...

Question 16

The money used to pay taxes to appropriate government agencies is paid from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the petty cash account 
B)  tax liability accounts 
C)  the practice's general checking account 
D)  the physician's personal account 
E)  the practice's general savings account 
A)  the petty cash account 
B)  tax liability accounts 
C)  the practice's general checking account 
D)  the physician's personal account 
E)  the practice's general savings account

Question 17

Which of the following summarizes the federal income and FICA taxes withheld from employees' paychecks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wage and Tax Statement 
B)  Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return 
C)  Federal Unemployment Tax Act 
D)  Employment Eligibility Verification 
E)  Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate 
A)  Wage and Tax Statement 
B)  Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return 
C)  Federal Unemployment Tax Act 
D)  Employment Eligibility Verification 
E)  Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate

Question 18

Many practice managers have a(n) ________ policy, which allows staff to come in and talk whenever the manager's office door is open.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many practice managers have a(n) ________ policy,...

Question 19

Individuals who are usually classified as dependents are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  former employees 
B)  friends and acquaintances 
C)  children and a spouse 
D)  employers 
E)  current employees 
A)  former employees 
B)  friends and acquaintances 
C)  children and a spouse 
D)  employers 
E)  current employees

Question 20

In a physician-owned medical practice, who is ultimately responsible for the practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical director 
B)  Physician 
C)  Practice manager 
D)  CEO 
E)  President 
A)  Medical director 
B)  Physician 
C)  Practice manager 
D)  CEO 
E)  President

Exam 56: Practice Management

A payroll register ____.

Which of the following terms is used to demonstrate how each rank or level in an organization is accountable to those directly superior and how the authority passes from one level to the next?

If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week, the employee's gross weekly earnings are ____.

An employee payroll information sheet should include ____.

The procedures that ensure that services provided in the medical practice meet or exceed the requirements and standards are _______ procedures.

An employer must pay the FUTA tax, which is ____ up to the first $7000 of the employee's income for a year, if employees' wages total more than $1500 in any quarter.

How often will you deposit federal employment taxes for the practice?

The usual amount of a petty cash account is ____.

A person who depends on the employee for financial support is a(n) ________ of the employee and may be a spouse, child, or other family member.

A dependent is ____.

Which of the following is not part of a typical problem-solving model?

The human resources role of ________includes dealing with issues that arise between employees and management.

A pay schedule ____.

The trial period, or ________ period, for new employees is typically 90 days. During this time, the employee undergoes staff development and training.

If an employee feels that she was unjustly treated, the practice manager may need to oversee the ________ process when the employee complains.

The money used to pay taxes to appropriate government agencies is paid from ____.

Which of the following summarizes the federal income and FICA taxes withheld from employees' paychecks?

Many practice managers have a(n) ________ policy, which allows staff to come in and talk whenever the manager's office door is open.

Individuals who are usually classified as dependents are ____.

In a physician-owned medical practice, who is ultimately responsible for the practice?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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