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Documentation proof of CE credits could require which of the following? (Select all that apply)
1. Content of the education opportunity
2. Number of contact hours
3. Name of speaker/presenter
4. Name/signature of sponsor or authorized representative
5. The CE –approved reference number when applicable
Documentation proof of CE credits could require which of the following? (Select all that apply)
1. Content of the education opportunity
2. Number of contact hours
3. Name of speaker/presenter
4. Name/signature of sponsor or authorized representative
5. The CE –approved reference number when applicable
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 3 and 5
- All of these options (correct)
- 2, 4 and 5
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Registration = Meet all continuing eligibility requirements Certification = Meet all initial eligibility requirements
Candidates have a 90-day window within which they can schedule a test appointment.
Candidates have a 90-day window within which they can schedule a test appointment.
True (A)
Which type of medicine technology uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation?
Which type of medicine technology uses radioactive isotopes to create gamma radiation?
True or False: There are 230 graded questions on the ARRT examination?
True or False: There are 230 graded questions on the ARRT examination?
Why is the term 'imaging science' preferred to 'radiologic science'?
Why is the term 'imaging science' preferred to 'radiologic science'?
Mandatory proof of continuing education is required every ____ year(s)?
Mandatory proof of continuing education is required every ____ year(s)?
True or False: Recertification requires completion of the CQR process every 2 years.
True or False: Recertification requires completion of the CQR process every 2 years.
Which of the following are strategies to deal with stress?
- Self-image is important.
- Understand the environment around you that is adding to your stress.
- Adopt a strategy of positive thoughts and emotions.
- Learn to politely say “no” to those who want to place extraordinary demands on you.
Which of the following are strategies to deal with stress?
- Self-image is important.
- Understand the environment around you that is adding to your stress.
- Adopt a strategy of positive thoughts and emotions.
- Learn to politely say “no” to those who want to place extraordinary demands on you.
After passing the ARRT examination, what initials can a technologist place after his/her name?
After passing the ARRT examination, what initials can a technologist place after his/her name?
Which are good study skills? (Select all that apply)
Which are good study skills? (Select all that apply)
Many stressors are outside of your control. This statement is
Many stressors are outside of your control. This statement is
Candidates have a two year window in which they are allowed three attempts to pass.
Candidates have a two year window in which they are allowed three attempts to pass.
Candidates have a ____ year window in which they are allowed three attempts to pass.
Candidates have a ____ year window in which they are allowed three attempts to pass.
Match each term with the correct answer:
Match each term with the correct answer:
Match the following concepts with their correct definitions:
Match the following concepts with their correct definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following medical specialties with their descriptions:
Match the following medical specialties with their descriptions:
Match the following medical specialties with their primary focus:
Match the following medical specialties with their primary focus:
Match the term with its meaning:
Match the term with its meaning:
Match the following radiation therapy professions or concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following radiation therapy professions or concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following imaging techniques with their descriptions:
Match the following imaging techniques with their descriptions:
A reaction to a real or imagined threat which could cause one to fear or be angry is a ______ response.
A reaction to a real or imagined threat which could cause one to fear or be angry is a ______ response.
Which of the following are radiologist or physicist professional societies?
Which of the following are radiologist or physicist professional societies?
The program’s accreditor that seeks to assess the overall quality and integrity of an institution. Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology
The program’s accreditor that seeks to assess the overall quality and integrity of an institution. Concerned with compliance with education standards developed by and for the profession of radiologic technology
True or False: Any event that adds stress to your life is a stressor.
True or False: Any event that adds stress to your life is a stressor.
Stress causes _________________ changes in the body.
Stress causes _________________ changes in the body.
How many pilot questions are on the ARRT exam?
How many pilot questions are on the ARRT exam?
Who discovered X-rays?
Who discovered X-rays?
Match the following organizations with their descriptions:
Match the following organizations with their descriptions:
Match the following organizations with their areas of focus in medical imaging and sonography:
Match the following organizations with their areas of focus in medical imaging and sonography:
Which of the following are professional technologist organizations?
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ASRT
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AMA
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ISRRT
Which of the following are professional technologist organizations?
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ASRT
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AMA
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ISRRT
Which of the following are reasons for CE requirements for RTs?
1. Bridge the gap between initial formal education and advanced practical needs.
2. Assure the public (primary customers) that all technologists maintain competency.
3. Advance the profession through continuous growth of all technologists working in the field.
4. Provide advanced growth opportunities for technologists through advanced preparation.
Which of the following are reasons for CE requirements for RTs?
1. Bridge the gap between initial formal education and advanced practical needs.
2. Assure the public (primary customers) that all technologists maintain competency.
3. Advance the profession through continuous growth of all technologists working in the field.
4. Provide advanced growth opportunities for technologists through advanced preparation.
True or False: Another name for Radiation Therapy is radiation oncology.
True or False: Another name for Radiation Therapy is radiation oncology.
Which of the following is not considered an effective stress buffer?
Which of the following is not considered an effective stress buffer?
What is the primary purpose of clinical education?
What is the primary purpose of clinical education?
True or False: Evaluation is the judgement or determination of the quality of a work or creation.
True or False: Evaluation is the judgement or determination of the quality of a work or creation.
What is the total number of mandatory imaging procedures that must be completed?
What is the total number of mandatory imaging procedures that must be completed?
While preparing a patient for a fluoroscopy exam, you notice that the patient is taking a medication that may interfere with the results. What is your best course of action?
While preparing a patient for a fluoroscopy exam, you notice that the patient is taking a medication that may interfere with the results. What is your best course of action?
You receive a set of X-rays from a referring physician who has marked them as urgent. Upon reviewing the images, you notice a possible fracture that was not indicated in the referral. What should you do?
You receive a set of X-rays from a referring physician who has marked them as urgent. Upon reviewing the images, you notice a possible fracture that was not indicated in the referral. What should you do?
Why is professional knowledge and experience considered essential for critical thinking in radiologic sciences?
Why is professional knowledge and experience considered essential for critical thinking in radiologic sciences?
Radiographic images can be manipulated to enhance diagnostic information.
Radiographic images can be manipulated to enhance diagnostic information.
In the context of radiologic technology, which of the following best defines 'competency' for performing X-ray procedures?
In the context of radiologic technology, which of the following best defines 'competency' for performing X-ray procedures?
What type of learning is required before engaging in clinical education?
What type of learning is required before engaging in clinical education?
Which of the following best defines critical thinking in the context of medical imaging?
Which of the following best defines critical thinking in the context of medical imaging?
In the context of radiologic imaging, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the application of critical thinking?
In the context of radiologic imaging, which of the following scenarios best illustrates the application of critical thinking?
How many of the 15 elective imaging procedures must be selected from the fluoroscopy studies section?
How many of the 15 elective imaging procedures must be selected from the fluoroscopy studies section?
Supervision is provided by a certified radiographer who is immediately available to assist a student, regardless of the level of student achievement. This is indirect supervision.
Supervision is provided by a certified radiographer who is immediately available to assist a student, regardless of the level of student achievement. This is indirect supervision.
How many mandatory general patient care procedures are required?
How many mandatory general patient care procedures are required?
What is the first phase in the competency-based clinical education?
What is the first phase in the competency-based clinical education?
During a CT scan, you notice the patient is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and anxious. What is the most appropriate action to take?
During a CT scan, you notice the patient is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and anxious. What is the most appropriate action to take?
True or False: Acting out a situation in a realistic manner in the classroom or laboratory is Role playing.
True or False: Acting out a situation in a realistic manner in the classroom or laboratory is Role playing.
Why is direct patient contact important in clinical education? (Select the correct answer)
Why is direct patient contact important in clinical education? (Select the correct answer)
True or False: The clinical setting is where the student can transfer knowledge into action in a laboratory environment.
True or False: The clinical setting is where the student can transfer knowledge into action in a laboratory environment.
This type of learning is guided by feelings and emotions. What is it called?
This type of learning is guided by feelings and emotions. What is it called?
Place the critical thinking steps in the correct order:
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Investigate the problem.
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Select the best solution to the problem and implement it.
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Identify the problem.
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Consider all viable solutions to the problem.
Place the critical thinking steps in the correct order:
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Investigate the problem.
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Select the best solution to the problem and implement it.
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Identify the problem.
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Consider all viable solutions to the problem.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
What professional society publishes practice standards?
What professional society publishes practice standards?
This type of learning involves physical actions, manipulations, and coordination. Which option describes this type of learning?
This type of learning involves physical actions, manipulations, and coordination. Which option describes this type of learning?
During which phase of clinical development does one watch someone else perform the procedure?
During which phase of clinical development does one watch someone else perform the procedure?
During which phase of clinical development does one watch someone else perform the procedure?
During which phase of clinical development does one watch someone else perform the procedure?
What is the primary function of image receptors in radiography?
What is the primary function of image receptors in radiography?
True or False: The rotor is located outside the x-ray tube.
True or False: The rotor is located outside the x-ray tube.
Which of the following systems allows the radiographer to select a particular button on the control panel that represents an anatomic area?
Which of the following systems allows the radiographer to select a particular button on the control panel that represents an anatomic area?
In the x-ray tube, the empty space where there is no air or gas is called a:
In the x-ray tube, the empty space where there is no air or gas is called a:
In mobile imaging, what is the standard length of the exposure cord?
In mobile imaging, what is the standard length of the exposure cord?
To spread heat over the entire target surface and prevent uneven thermal expansion or concentration of heat in a single spot is the purpose of the warm-up procedure.
To spread heat over the entire target surface and prevent uneven thermal expansion or concentration of heat in a single spot is the purpose of the warm-up procedure.
Match the following components of an x-ray tube with their functions:
Match the following components of an x-ray tube with their functions:
What is the stem of an anode made of?
What is the stem of an anode made of?
The general x-ray table can typically tilt from vertical upright to Trendelenburg. Is this statement true or false?
The general x-ray table can typically tilt from vertical upright to Trendelenburg. Is this statement true or false?
What are the requirements for X-Ray Production?
What are the requirements for X-Ray Production?
Match the following heat transfer methods with their definitions:
Match the following heat transfer methods with their definitions:
A switch with a special feature that will not activate unless pressure is applied is called a toggle switch.
A switch with a special feature that will not activate unless pressure is applied is called a toggle switch.
X-rays should exit the tube via the ______ of the x-ray tube.
X-rays should exit the tube via the ______ of the x-ray tube.
What type of systems are most commonly used in modern radiography?
What type of systems are most commonly used in modern radiography?
Match the following items with their correct descriptions:
Match the following items with their correct descriptions:
The detent position refers to:
The detent position refers to:
True or False: The positive side of the X-ray tube where the electrons strike is called the cathode.
True or False: The positive side of the X-ray tube where the electrons strike is called the cathode.
What are the two basic designs of X-ray tube supports?
What are the two basic designs of X-ray tube supports?
Which technology is being rapidly replaced by digital radiography (DR)?
Which technology is being rapidly replaced by digital radiography (DR)?
Which of the following techniques provides live, real-time images of patients using x-rays?
Which of the following techniques provides live, real-time images of patients using x-rays?
What are the main components of a Bucky assembly?
What are the main components of a Bucky assembly?
The ____ is a mobile fluoroscopy unit that is used in surgery. What is the correct answer?
The ____ is a mobile fluoroscopy unit that is used in surgery. What is the correct answer?
True or False: The negative side of the tube is known as the anode.
True or False: The negative side of the tube is known as the anode.
What is the function of the ceiling support system in an X-ray room?
What is the function of the ceiling support system in an X-ray room?
Match the following radiographic components with their descriptions:
Match the following radiographic components with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the x-ray system with their descriptions:
Match the following components of the x-ray system with their descriptions:
Where is the Bucky placed?
Where is the Bucky placed?
Which of the following features allows the overhead tube crane and vertical upright holder to move in synchronization?
Which of the following features allows the overhead tube crane and vertical upright holder to move in synchronization?
What are the three key factors of the Exposure Technique?
1. AEC
2. kVp
3. Focal spot
4. mAs
5. SID
What are the three key factors of the Exposure Technique?
1. AEC
2. kVp
3. Focal spot
4. mAs
5. SID
Where must the operator be positioned during the exposure in an X-ray procedure using OTC?
Where must the operator be positioned during the exposure in an X-ray procedure using OTC?
The x-ray tube is made of ______ glass encased in sturdy lead-lined metal.
The x-ray tube is made of ______ glass encased in sturdy lead-lined metal.
What projection/position is illustrated in the picture?
What projection/position is illustrated in the picture?
Which plane is a horizontal plane at right angles to the coronal plane?
Which plane is a horizontal plane at right angles to the coronal plane?
What position is illustrated in the picture? (Select one)
What position is illustrated in the picture? (Select one)
What position is illustrated in the picture?
What position is illustrated in the picture?
A term that means the same as anterior is:
A term that means the same as anterior is:
What projection will be obtained in this imaging?
What projection will be obtained in this imaging?
Which term refers to the action of lifting, raising, or moving a body part superiorly?
Which term refers to the action of lifting, raising, or moving a body part superiorly?
How does the integumentary system help in waste elimination?
How does the integumentary system help in waste elimination?
Flexion between the lower leg and foot
Flexion between the lower leg and foot
What is the vertebral level of the xiphoid process?
What is the vertebral level of the xiphoid process?
The body position in the illustration above is:
The body position in the illustration above is:
The plane indicated in the figure above is:
The plane indicated in the figure above is:
______ is the decrease in the angle of a joint/articulation by bending.
______ is the decrease in the angle of a joint/articulation by bending.
The location of the mastoid tips
The location of the mastoid tips
What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
What plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
What is the term for extending the ankle joint or moving the foot and toes downwards?
What is the term for extending the ankle joint or moving the foot and toes downwards?
Which of the following positions is not a correct answer for the identified position?
Which of the following positions is not a correct answer for the identified position?
What does projection refer to in radiology?
What does projection refer to in radiology?
The vertebrae located at approximately the same level as the xiphoid process is:
The vertebrae located at approximately the same level as the xiphoid process is:
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
Identify the position
Identify the position
What term describes the position of laying on your back?
What term describes the position of laying on your back?
The plane that divides the body into equal posterior and anterior halves is termed the:
The plane that divides the body into equal posterior and anterior halves is termed the:
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton of an adult human?
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton of an adult human?
Which term describes a part that is near the surface or skin?
Which term describes a part that is near the surface or skin?
What does the term decubitus imply in radiographic terminology?
What does the term decubitus imply in radiographic terminology?
On the above position/projection, what is the relationship between the MSP and the IR (image receptor)?
On the above position/projection, what is the relationship between the MSP and the IR (image receptor)?
The hand is _______________ to the shoulder.
The hand is _______________ to the shoulder.
In an axial projection, if the x-ray tube is angled toward the head, it is termed:
In an axial projection, if the x-ray tube is angled toward the head, it is termed:
The epiphyseal plates refer to:
The epiphyseal plates refer to:
When the hand is turned toward the radial side, it is termed:
When the hand is turned toward the radial side, it is termed:
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into right and left sections?
What is the name of the plane that divides the body into right and left sections?
The body plane indicated in the figure above is:
The body plane indicated in the figure above is:
In imaging, two projections/positions taken 90 degrees apart are often recommended. Why?
1) to localize foreign objects
2) to assess fracture alignment
3) to minimize the risk of superimposing structures.
Which of the following statements is correct? (Select all that apply)
In imaging, two projections/positions taken 90 degrees apart are often recommended. Why?
1) to localize foreign objects
2) to assess fracture alignment
3) to minimize the risk of superimposing structures.
Which of the following statements is correct? (Select all that apply)
In radiography, the term 'position' can refer to which of the following? (Select all that apply)
In radiography, the term 'position' can refer to which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Projection describes the:
Projection describes the:
How would you describe a patient who is in the right lateral recumbent position?
How would you describe a patient who is in the right lateral recumbent position?
How many bones are in the axial skeleton of an adult human?
How many bones are in the axial skeleton of an adult human?
What is the term for the top or anterior surface of the foot?
What is the term for the top or anterior surface of the foot?
True or False: The device used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation reaching the image receptor is called a bucky.
True or False: The device used to reduce the amount of scatter radiation reaching the image receptor is called a bucky.
When electrons strike the target, what percentage of x-rays is produced?
When electrons strike the target, what percentage of x-rays is produced?
True or False: Breathing is a form of involuntary motion.
True or False: Breathing is a form of involuntary motion.
Which of the following are required for x-ray production? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are required for x-ray production? (Select all that apply)
What is the purpose of the Exposure Index (EI) in radiographic imaging?
What is the purpose of the Exposure Index (EI) in radiographic imaging?
Bremsstrahlung radiation is ______________ and ____________.
Bremsstrahlung radiation is ______________ and ____________.
The recorded sharpness or detail of structures on the image is referred to as what?
The recorded sharpness or detail of structures on the image is referred to as what?
Which type of radiation is radiation leaving the patient that does not carry useful information?
Which type of radiation is radiation leaving the patient that does not carry useful information?
The PSP is housed in the ________.
The PSP is housed in the ________.
In x-ray production, the interaction between orbital electrons will produce ____________ radiation.
In x-ray production, the interaction between orbital electrons will produce ____________ radiation.
Which type of radiation is absorbed by the object (patient)?
Which type of radiation is absorbed by the object (patient)?
_______ & _______ are primary beam modification methods used to control scatter
_______ & _______ are primary beam modification methods used to control scatter
What is the energy of the characteristic x-ray photon emitted?
What is the energy of the characteristic x-ray photon emitted?
What is the purpose of the PSP Plate Reader?
What is the purpose of the PSP Plate Reader?
Match the following agencies that monitor healthcare:
Match the following agencies that monitor healthcare:
Match the following committees and agencies with their roles:
Match the following committees and agencies with their roles:
True or False: The density difference between two adjacent areas of a radiograph or how the densities of two adjacent areas differ is called brightness.
True or False: The density difference between two adjacent areas of a radiograph or how the densities of two adjacent areas differ is called brightness.
What are the 3 types of Digital Imaging detectors?
1. CR
2. DR direct
3. PSP
4. DR - indirect
What are the 3 types of Digital Imaging detectors?
1. CR
2. DR direct
3. PSP
4. DR - indirect
In Indirect Capture radiography, which component is responsible for converting x-rays into light?
In Indirect Capture radiography, which component is responsible for converting x-rays into light?
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
When electrons strike the target, what percentage of heat is produced?
When electrons strike the target, what percentage of heat is produced?
True or False: Materials that easily transmit radiation are radiopaque.
True or False: Materials that easily transmit radiation are radiopaque.
What does 'mA x time =' equal?
What does 'mA x time =' equal?
Random background information, due to constant flow of current in the circuit that does not contribute to image quality is called _____
Random background information, due to constant flow of current in the circuit that does not contribute to image quality is called _____
The governance of a hospital begins with______.
The governance of a hospital begins with______.
True or False: A one cell count in the matrix is called a pixel.
True or False: A one cell count in the matrix is called a pixel.
True or False: Heartbeat is a form of involuntary motion.
True or False: Heartbeat is a form of involuntary motion.
What is the primary mission of the Radiologic Technology program?
What is the primary mission of the Radiologic Technology program?
Match the following roles and descriptions in radiology:
Match the following roles and descriptions in radiology:
Any misrepresentation of the true size or shape of the patient’s anatomy as demonstrated on the radiographic image is called?
Any misrepresentation of the true size or shape of the patient’s anatomy as demonstrated on the radiographic image is called?
In x-ray production, the interaction with the nucleus will produce ____________ radiation.
In x-ray production, the interaction with the nucleus will produce ____________ radiation.
True or False: Materials that x-rays do not pass through easily are radiolucent.
True or False: Materials that x-rays do not pass through easily are radiolucent.
True or False: The number of pixels arranged in rows and columns is known as a matrix.
True or False: The number of pixels arranged in rows and columns is known as a matrix.
What are the two types of Flat Panel Digital Imaging?
1. CR
2. direct capture
3. PSP
4. indirect capture
What are the two types of Flat Panel Digital Imaging?
1. CR
2. direct capture
3. PSP
4. indirect capture
What type of radiation is radiation leaving the patient to strike the image receptor (IR)?
What type of radiation is radiation leaving the patient to strike the image receptor (IR)?
Which committee is responsible for identifying or removing hazardous or contaminated material, adverse events, and medical errors?
Which committee is responsible for identifying or removing hazardous or contaminated material, adverse events, and medical errors?
How does the Registered Technologist support the physician in patient care?
How does the Registered Technologist support the physician in patient care?
A radiologic technologist notices a colleague frequently appears disoriented and is exhibiting erratic behavior, raising concerns about their ability to perform safely. What is the most appropriate action for the technologist to take?
A radiologic technologist notices a colleague frequently appears disoriented and is exhibiting erratic behavior, raising concerns about their ability to perform safely. What is the most appropriate action for the technologist to take?
Review the Standard of Ethics adopted by the ARRT. Match the following rules of ethics.
Copying, publishing, reconstructing (whether by memory or otherwise), reproducing or transmitting any portion of examination is an example of which rule of ethics?
Review the Standard of Ethics adopted by the ARRT. Match the following rules of ethics.
Copying, publishing, reconstructing (whether by memory or otherwise), reproducing or transmitting any portion of examination is an example of which rule of ethics?
Which of the following are functions of health information management? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are functions of health information management? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following best describes the ethical conduct expected from a Registered Technologist?
Which of the following best describes the ethical conduct expected from a Registered Technologist?
How many points are outlined in the Code of Ethics adopted by the ARRT?
How many points are outlined in the Code of Ethics adopted by the ARRT?
The patient is afforded fair and equal treatment without regard to race, color, creed, income, etc. This defines what ethical principle?
The patient is afforded fair and equal treatment without regard to race, color, creed, income, etc. This defines what ethical principle?
True or False: The right to refuse treatment is considered a part of patient autonomy rather than fidelity.
True or False: The right to refuse treatment is considered a part of patient autonomy rather than fidelity.
Solving an ethical dilemma. Place in correct order
1. Select alternative solution
2. Identify ethical problem
3. Select best solution
4. Defend your selection
Solving an ethical dilemma. Place in correct order
1. Select alternative solution
2. Identify ethical problem
3. Select best solution
4. Defend your selection
Select the steps of ethical analysis in order:
1. Defending the selection
2. Identification of the problem
3. Developing alternative solutions
4. Selecting the best solution
Select the steps of ethical analysis in order:
1. Defending the selection
2. Identification of the problem
3. Developing alternative solutions
4. Selecting the best solution
A radiologic technologist is aware that a colleague has been performing procedures outside their scope of practice but chooses not to report it. This decision can be seen as:
A radiologic technologist is aware that a colleague has been performing procedures outside their scope of practice but chooses not to report it. This decision can be seen as:
What is a primary responsibility of the Registered Technologist regarding patient care?
What is a primary responsibility of the Registered Technologist regarding patient care?
All fax and email transmissions of medical records must be accompanied by the _______ notice.
All fax and email transmissions of medical records must be accompanied by the _______ notice.
What is the name of the private organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and other programs in the United States, and also establishes standards for the maintenance and documentation within health records?
What is the name of the private organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and other programs in the United States, and also establishes standards for the maintenance and documentation within health records?
True or False: Health records are considered legal documents.
True or False: Health records are considered legal documents.
What is the name given to a hospital-wide information system that is designed to manage healthcare data and also allows sharing of protected health information (PHI) across the healthcare industry?
What is the name given to a hospital-wide information system that is designed to manage healthcare data and also allows sharing of protected health information (PHI) across the healthcare industry?
During a patient consultation, a radiologic technologist makes inappropriate jokes with sexual undertones. This behavior can be classified as:
During a patient consultation, a radiologic technologist makes inappropriate jokes with sexual undertones. This behavior can be classified as:
Non-maleficence means to do no harm. Never do anything to harm the patient.
Non-maleficence means to do no harm. Never do anything to harm the patient.
Informed consent implies that the patient has been informed of the procedure or operation to be performed, the risks involved, and the possible consequences.
Informed consent implies that the patient has been informed of the procedure or operation to be performed, the risks involved, and the possible consequences.
What is the science of engineering intelligent machines and computer programs?
What is the science of engineering intelligent machines and computer programs?
Review the Standard of Ethics adopted by the ARRT.
True or False: Unprofessional conduct is any radiologic technology practice that may create unnecessary danger to a patient’s life, health, or safety.
Review the Standard of Ethics adopted by the ARRT.
True or False: Unprofessional conduct is any radiologic technology practice that may create unnecessary danger to a patient’s life, health, or safety.
True/False: Unexpected events which occur causing serious harm to the patient who came in are classified as sentinel events. An incident report must be completed.
True/False: Unexpected events which occur causing serious harm to the patient who came in are classified as sentinel events. An incident report must be completed.
Why is correct coding important in healthcare reimbursement?
Why is correct coding important in healthcare reimbursement?
True or False: The ARRT standard of ethics has 4 parts.
True or False: The ARRT standard of ethics has 4 parts.
What is the name of the Federal Act designed to protect health information privacy and ensure timely access to health records?
What is the name of the Federal Act designed to protect health information privacy and ensure timely access to health records?
What is the name given to a networked group of computers, servers, and archives used to manage digital images, which can be cloud-based and is required for medical imaging modalities?
What is the name given to a networked group of computers, servers, and archives used to manage digital images, which can be cloud-based and is required for medical imaging modalities?
Which of the following terms describes the situation when a person is restrained or believes they are being restrained against their will?
Which of the following terms describes the situation when a person is restrained or believes they are being restrained against their will?
True or False: Stare decisis means 'let the decision stand'.
True or False: Stare decisis means 'let the decision stand'.
Match the following types of law with their definitions:
Match the following types of law with their definitions:
Which of the following are conditions for consent? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are conditions for consent? (Select all that apply)
True or False: Fraud is a willful and intentional misrepresentation of facts that may cause harm to an individual or result in loss of an individual's rights or property.
True or False: Fraud is a willful and intentional misrepresentation of facts that may cause harm to an individual or result in loss of an individual's rights or property.
Which of the following statements is true about advanced directives?
Which of the following statements is true about advanced directives?
What is a Living Will?
What is a Living Will?
True or False: Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine literally meaning 'the act or thing speaks for itself.'
True or False: Res ipsa loquitur is a legal doctrine literally meaning 'the act or thing speaks for itself.'
True or False: Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine literally meaning, 'let the master answer'.
True or False: Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine literally meaning, 'let the master answer'.
True or False: Res judicata means 'the thing is decided.'
True or False: Res judicata means 'the thing is decided.'
What is a key difference between a Living Will and a Healthcare Proxy?
What is a key difference between a Living Will and a Healthcare Proxy?
The patient may rescind consent at any time. This statement is...
The patient may rescind consent at any time. This statement is...
A Healthcare Proxy (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare) allows someone to:
A Healthcare Proxy (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare) allows someone to:
Advanced directives can help prevent unwanted medical procedures by:
Advanced directives can help prevent unwanted medical procedures by:
Why are advanced directives important?
Why are advanced directives important?
Which of the following are the four standards that define negligence? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are the four standards that define negligence? (Select all that apply)
___________ is the actual act of harmful, unwarranted, or unconsented contact with the patient or person. What is the correct term?
___________ is the actual act of harmful, unwarranted, or unconsented contact with the patient or person. What is the correct term?
Under which of the following conditions is consent considered invalid?
Under which of the following conditions is consent considered invalid?
Which of the following is true about a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?
Which of the following is true about a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order?
What is the main purpose of an advanced directive?
What is the main purpose of an advanced directive?
______ is the threat or reasonable fear of immediate bodily harm. Any intentional display of force which would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.
______ is the threat or reasonable fear of immediate bodily harm. Any intentional display of force which would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.
What does a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order specify?
What does a Do Not Intubate (DNI) order specify?
Sarah is a certified X-ray technician at a local hospital. One day, her colleague, Dr. Smith, falsely tells several staff members that Sarah has been making serious mistakes with interpreting X-ray images, leading to misdiagnoses. As a result, Sarah's reputation is damaged, and several of her colleagues begin to question her competency. Sarah is concerned about the impact on her career and considers pursuing a defamation lawsuit against Dr. Smith.
Sarah is a certified X-ray technician at a local hospital. One day, her colleague, Dr. Smith, falsely tells several staff members that Sarah has been making serious mistakes with interpreting X-ray images, leading to misdiagnoses. As a result, Sarah's reputation is damaged, and several of her colleagues begin to question her competency. Sarah is concerned about the impact on her career and considers pursuing a defamation lawsuit against Dr. Smith.
Which of the following best describes the two types of consent?
Which of the following best describes the two types of consent?
True or False: Defamation is any wrongful act that may or may not result in an injury (outside of breach of contract) committed against a person or property.
True or False: Defamation is any wrongful act that may or may not result in an injury (outside of breach of contract) committed against a person or property.
High-energy radiation (X-rays & Gamma rays) can:
High-energy radiation (X-rays & Gamma rays) can:
Coherent scattering involves an interaction with which of the following?
Coherent scattering involves an interaction with which of the following?
Which of the following statements is true about cells undergoing mitosis?
Which of the following statements is true about cells undergoing mitosis?
Which of the following organs and tissues are typically more radiosensitive than others?
Which of the following organs and tissues are typically more radiosensitive than others?
Ionizing radiation can have which of the following effects on the body?
Ionizing radiation can have which of the following effects on the body?
The unit for effective dose is:
The unit for effective dose is:
True or False: Acute radiation syndrome describes the sequence of events following high-level radiation exposure leading to death within days or weeks.
True or False: Acute radiation syndrome describes the sequence of events following high-level radiation exposure leading to death within days or weeks.
True or False: Dosimeters are worn at the collar level.
True or False: Dosimeters are worn at the collar level.
Which of these options includes sources of medical radiation?
Which of these options includes sources of medical radiation?
The initial symptoms of radiation syndrome typically include which of the following?
The initial symptoms of radiation syndrome typically include which of the following?
True or False: High frequency radiation will not cause ionization.
True or False: High frequency radiation will not cause ionization.
The unit for exposure is:
The unit for exposure is:
To minimize unnecessary radiation exposure, the x-ray beam should be restricted by:
To minimize unnecessary radiation exposure, the x-ray beam should be restricted by:
True or False: The photoelectric effect interacts with an inner shell electron of the atom.
True or False: The photoelectric effect interacts with an inner shell electron of the atom.
What are the three cardinal rules for radiation protection in radiology? (more then 1 correct answer)
What are the three cardinal rules for radiation protection in radiology? (more then 1 correct answer)
The manifest illness phase of radiation syndrome includes symptoms such as:
The manifest illness phase of radiation syndrome includes symptoms such as:
During the latent period of radiation syndrome, an individual experiences:
During the latent period of radiation syndrome, an individual experiences:
Cells have different degrees of radiosensitivity based on?
Cells have different degrees of radiosensitivity based on?
Compton scattering involves an interaction with which of the following?
Compton scattering involves an interaction with which of the following?
The radiation dose received by each individual is documented in the __________ report.
The radiation dose received by each individual is documented in the __________ report.
The unit for radioactive activity is:
The unit for radioactive activity is:
The technologist should never hold the patient during an exposure. This statement is
The technologist should never hold the patient during an exposure. This statement is
True or False: Asymptomatic describes the latent period of acute radiation syndrome.
True or False: Asymptomatic describes the latent period of acute radiation syndrome.
True or False: Pregnant radiographers may have a second device worn at waist level.
True or False: Pregnant radiographers may have a second device worn at waist level.
When an atom is ionized by high-energy radiation, it:
When an atom is ionized by high-energy radiation, it:
Which two interactions are most relevant in diagnostic imaging?
Which two interactions are most relevant in diagnostic imaging?
Which of the following is a recommended method for shielding from radiation in the x-ray room? (Select one)
Which of the following is a recommended method for shielding from radiation in the x-ray room? (Select one)
The most important molecule in the human body that is affected by radiation is:
The most important molecule in the human body that is affected by radiation is:
All x-rays have a ___________ nature with wave and particle properties. What is the correct term to fill in the blank?
All x-rays have a ___________ nature with wave and particle properties. What is the correct term to fill in the blank?
The X-ray beam leaving the X-ray tube toward the patient is called the:
The X-ray beam leaving the X-ray tube toward the patient is called the:
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