RAD 101 Module 2 Test The Role of the Radiologic Technologist
How many CE credit hours does 1 quarter hour equal?
12
How many CE credits are given for an academic course per semester hour?
16
Paramedic/EMT
1st responder to injured and/or sick patients
How many questions are on the registry exam?
200 questions, with 30 pilot questions
How many continuing education credits are required every two years in order to maintain your RT(R) certification?
24 CEs
What is the minimum passing score on the registry exam?
75
Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR) are determined by the:
ARRT
Educational guidelines or curriculum requirements for a Radiologic Technology program are mandated by:
ASRT
A Radiologist Assistant (RA) is a:
Advanced level radiologic technologist who has successfully completed an additional academic program
Radiation Therapist
Applies specific amounts of ionizing radiation to diseased areas
What is passive participation?
Assisting and/or observing the practicing radiologic technologist complete radiographic exams
Affective learning happens through:
Attitudes, values, and feelings
The ability to measure bone mineral deposits through the use of special equipment is performed by a:
Bone densitometry technologist
Which of these statements about obtaining CE credits is false?
CE credits may be obtained from on the job training
3-D imaging can be done with:
CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine
Occupational Therapist
Evaluates psychosocial and physical needs
A director of a radiology department should have:
Experience in radiology, Business management skills, Union negotiation skills
Legal permission (licensure) is necessary to perform radiographic exams in ALL states.
False
The moment you graduate successfully from the program you have the ability to place RT(R) after your name.
False
How do we protect our patients?
Good work habits, Ask appropriate questions of the patient, Responsible decision making practices
Psychomotor learning happens through:
Hands on application of learned material
The Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR):
Happens every 10 years, ARRT alerts you on the 7th year of your 3 year window, You can use CQR CE for your biennium CE
Sonography provides diagnostic imaging utilizing:
High frequency sound waves
CT provides diagnostic imaging utilizing
Ionizing radiation
Radiography provides diagnostic imaging utilizing:
Ionizing radiation
Responsibilities of a radiographer include:
Knowledge, Confidence, Critical thinking, Respectfulness
Cognitive learning happens through:
Lectures, demonstrations of theories, facts and background info necessary to understand specific knowledge
The radiologic technology curriculum contains:
Medical terminology, Radiographic procedures, Human structure and function, Image evaluation, Quality assurance
Who regulates radioactive materials?
NRC
The _________________ develops a treatment program and determines the necessary therapeutic activities and procedures to make the treatment program effective.
Occupational Therapist
During your clinical rotations, you are expected to:
Participate in patient care as much as possible during every exam
What is independent performance?
Performing radiographic exams with remote supervision by the radiologic technologist
Physical Therapist
Performs therapeutic procedures that increase strength and endurance
What does the acronym "PACS" stand for?
Pictoral Archiving and Communication System
Respiratory Therapist
Provides therapy including airway and pulmonary function
Duties and responsibilities that are included in the scope of practice of a radiologic technologist include:
Providing patient education, Pursuing continuing education, Understanding and applying patient-relation skills
Who ensures that equipment is properly calibrated within a radiology department?
Quality Assurance Technologist
MRI provides diagnostic imaging utilizing
Strong magnetic field and radio waves
Which statement is true?
The Radiologic Technology curriculum is taught over 2 consecutive calendar years and upon completion of an accredited program the student is eligible to sit for the ARRT registry in radiography and earns an Associate's Degree in Health Science majoring in Radiologic Technology.
Who will formally evaluate your performance in the clinical setting?
The supervising radiologic technologist during your clinical rotation
CQR CE requirements are ONLY assigned if the Structured Self-Assessment (SSA) score is indicative.
True
Legal permission (licensure) is necessary to perform radiologic technology in the state of South Carolina.
True
Radiologic Technologist
Utilizes ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images for treatment and/or diagnosis
Cytotechnologist
Works alongside the pathologists for cell analysis
Who is RESPONSIBLE for maintaining documentation of CE credits?
You are