Deck 1: Role of the Limited X-Ray Machine Operator

Question 1

Limited radiography is called limited because the _____ limited.

A) scope of practice is
B) salaries are
C) opportunities are
D) operators' competence is

Answer 1

scope of practice is

Question 2

What is the imaging modality that provides real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion?

A) Computed tomography (CT)
B) Nuclear medicine (NM)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)
D) Fluoroscopy

Answer 2

Fluoroscopy

Question 3

Which of the following are possible consequences for practicing beyond the scope of practice of a limited operator?
1) Monetary fines
2) Revocation of license/permit
3) Imprisonment

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Answer 3

1, 2, and 3

Question 4

A physician specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called a:

A) radiologist.
B) primary care physician.
C) chiropractic physician.
D) radiologic technologist.

Question 5

X-ray examinations are performed on orders issued by:

A) limited x-ray machine operators.
B) physicians.
C) radiologic technologists.
D) nurses.

Question 6

What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for radiologic technologists?

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
B) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
C) Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
D) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

Question 7

On what date were x-rays discovered?

A) November 8, 1895
B) November 10, 1923
C) October 31, 1859
D) October 31, 1895

Question 8

Which of the following qualifies as practicing beyond the scope of a limited operator?

A) Performing basic x-ray examinations
B) Performing office duties
C) Performing mammograms in a private physician's office
D) Assisting the physician in patient care

Question 9

Which of the following are within the scope of practice for a limited operator?
1) Use of contrast media
2) Basic radiographic examination
3) Explanation of procedure

A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10

The term reciprocity means that:

A) special credentials are required.
B) credentials issued in one state are recognized in another state.
C) a license or permit has been applied for but has not been granted.
D) there is freedom to practice without a license or permit.

Question 11

X-rays were discovered in 1895 by:

A) Coolidge.
B) Crookes.
C) Roentgen.
D) Edison.

Question 12

The world's oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the:

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
B) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
C) Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
D) American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Question 13

What do the initials RT(R)stand for?

A) Registered technologist (radiography)
B) Radiography technology (registered)
C) Respiratory therapy (registered)
D) Registered technician (radiology)

Question 14

The imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels is called:

A) mammography.
B) positron emission tomography.
C) sonography.
D) angiography.

Question 15

Which of the following is considered a duty of a limited x-ray machine operator?

A) Determine which examination should be performed.
B) Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient.
C) Perform a pre-reading of the examination.
D) Choose additional projections depending on what is seen on the original images.

Question 16

Which of the following imaging modalities does not use ionizing radiation to produce the image?

A) Computed tomography
B) Fluoroscopy
C) Mammography
D) Sonography

Question 17

Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in radiologic technology?

A) ARRT
B) ASRT
C) JRCERT
D) AERS

Question 18

To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography,you should contact the:

A) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
B) U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
C) State Department of Health.
D) National Council on Radiation Protection.

Question 19

What is the proper term for the "pictures" produced by x-rays?

A) Photographs
B) Radiographs
C) Rayopictures
D) X-images

Question 20

A term for a physician who has completed extensive additional training to qualify as an expert in a particular aspect of practice is a:

A) doctor.
B) specialist.
C) chiropractor.
D) practitioner.

Question 21

The specialized area of radiology that uses x-rays to measure the bone mineral content and density of bones is:

A) fluoroscopy.
B) computed tomography.
C) bone densitometry.
D) magnetic resonance imaging.

Question 22

The nationally accepted,and most often used,term for the limited x-ray operator is:

A) basic x-ray operator.
B) practical x-ray operator.
C) limited radiologic technologist.
D) limited x-ray machine operator.

Question 23

Which organization began to accredit limited scope x-ray machine operator educational programs?

A) AMA
B) ASRT
C) ARRT
D) JRCERT

Question 24

A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the feet is called a(n):

A) pathologist.
B) podiatrist.
C) radiologist.
D) internist.