Deck 2: Professional Organizations

Question 1

The organization that is principally responsible for the general welfare of the profession of radiologic technology,through its efforts in continuing education,practice standards,and socioeconomics is the

A) Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
B) American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA).
C) Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
D) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Many organizations are involved with medical imaging making up this great profession.A common goal of all of these organizations is to

A) ensure the highest quality of care within the profession.
B) improve the standard of care within medical imaging.
C) foster positive public relations and communication with the general public and governmental agencies.
D) All of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The process whereby an organization seeks recognition from its peer groups through demonstrated compliance with developed standards is termed

A) licensure.
B) registration.
C) accreditation.
D) self-analysis.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following are true of the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA)organization except

A) they have the authority to certify radiographers.
B) they publish a periodical journal titled,Radiology Management.
C) the AHRA offers a certification examination for radiology administrators.
D) the AHRA plays a key role with the manpower needs of the medical imaging profession.

Question 5

The oldest radiologic society in the medical imaging profession is the

A) American Medical Association.
B) International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists.
C) American Roentgen Ray Society.
D) Radiological Society of the America.

Question 6

Professional certification of medical imaging practitioners,such as radiographers,is offered by the

A) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
B) American College of Radiology (ACR).
C) individual states.
D) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Question 7

Accredited programs in radiologic technology are recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).Programs seeking this programmatic recognition necessarily must comply with the JRCERT

A) Essentials and Guidelines.
B) Rules of Conduct.
C) Content Specifications.
D) Policies for Operation and Conduct.

Question 8

The organization that sponsors an international meeting in Chicago each year in late November is the

A) International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists (ISRRT).
B) Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
C) American College of Radiology (ACR).
D) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Question 9

A radiographer looking to relocate to another state for similar employment is advised to check into that state's __________ requirements to ensure qualified employability.

A) professional membership
B) licensure
C) registry
D) accreditation

Question 10

When you consider the many organizations that make up the medical imaging profession,it is accurate to conclude that

A) all of the agencies have a financial focus and interest in the political strength of the profession.
B) all agencies are accountable to the American College of Radiology.
C) the collective group of agencies are responsible for the accreditation,certification,and representation of the medical imaging profession.
D) the various groups operate independently with minimal cooperation and communication.