Nuclear Medicine Technologist PSEA Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is nuclear medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER Nuclear Medicine uses radio-
pharmaceuticals and specialized diagnostic software and equipment to diagnose the functioning of a
specific organ in the human body or to treat a disease.
In the program, what will you learn regarding radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. How to
prepare and utilize radioactive drugs for imaging procedures.
2. Learn the principles of radiation and radiology and how to protect yourself, patients and staff.
3. Gain an understanding of instrument measuring and imaging radioactivity.
In the program, what will you learn regarding patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Develop
skills to effectively communicate with patients.
2. Study the patient's body system and their functions.
3. Learn how to perform patient imaging procedures and theragnostics .
What association does Sait Nuclear medicine curriculum's requirement meet? - CORRECT ANSWER
The Canadian association of Medical radiation technology (CAMRT)
In the program, what will you learn clinically of what the job entails? - CORRECT ANSWER
1. Learn the ethical and professional standards in a clinical setting.
2. Gain expertise in diagnostic CT imaging.
3. Ensure quality and safety of nuclear medicine equipment and processes.
4. How to perform blood draws, establish IV access and administer injections.
5. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology as it relates to a clinical procedures.
Once certified and licensed, where can you work as a NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER In
hospitals, labs, community clinics, research or teaching institutions.
, After graduation, graduates are required to write what exam to be licensed and registered to work as a
NCT in canada? - CORRECT ANSWER The CAMRT certification exam.
Those who pursue Nuclear medicine tend to be? - CORRECT ANSWER objective, methodical,
innovative
What are the traits needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Responsibility and integrity
2. Patience and flexibility
3. Sympathy and empathy towards the need of the ill.
4. Maintain professionalism under high pressure.
5. Friendly.
What skills are needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Fine motor skills
2. Organization skills
3. Communication skills
4. problem solving and critical thinking skills
What aptitude (natural ability; suitability) is needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Interest in science and technology
2. Eye for detail and accuracy
3. tolerance for the sight of human blood and tissue.
4. physically be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients and equipment.
What do NMT wear for long periods of time and what are they exposed to? - CORRECT ANSWER
NMT needs to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (which include, scrubs, lab coats mid
thigh high and full sleeve and closed, heeled shoes/runners), including exposure to latex and
disinfectant materials as well as radiation.
What are the necessary skillset/characteristics needed to be a good Nuclear medicine Technologist? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. fine motor skills
2. a high degree of responsibility and integrity
3. patience and flexibility
sensitivity to the needs of ill and injured people
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is nuclear medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER Nuclear Medicine uses radio-
pharmaceuticals and specialized diagnostic software and equipment to diagnose the functioning of a
specific organ in the human body or to treat a disease.
In the program, what will you learn regarding radiation? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. How to
prepare and utilize radioactive drugs for imaging procedures.
2. Learn the principles of radiation and radiology and how to protect yourself, patients and staff.
3. Gain an understanding of instrument measuring and imaging radioactivity.
In the program, what will you learn regarding patient care? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Develop
skills to effectively communicate with patients.
2. Study the patient's body system and their functions.
3. Learn how to perform patient imaging procedures and theragnostics .
What association does Sait Nuclear medicine curriculum's requirement meet? - CORRECT ANSWER
The Canadian association of Medical radiation technology (CAMRT)
In the program, what will you learn clinically of what the job entails? - CORRECT ANSWER
1. Learn the ethical and professional standards in a clinical setting.
2. Gain expertise in diagnostic CT imaging.
3. Ensure quality and safety of nuclear medicine equipment and processes.
4. How to perform blood draws, establish IV access and administer injections.
5. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology as it relates to a clinical procedures.
Once certified and licensed, where can you work as a NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER In
hospitals, labs, community clinics, research or teaching institutions.
, After graduation, graduates are required to write what exam to be licensed and registered to work as a
NCT in canada? - CORRECT ANSWER The CAMRT certification exam.
Those who pursue Nuclear medicine tend to be? - CORRECT ANSWER objective, methodical,
innovative
What are the traits needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Responsibility and integrity
2. Patience and flexibility
3. Sympathy and empathy towards the need of the ill.
4. Maintain professionalism under high pressure.
5. Friendly.
What skills are needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Fine motor skills
2. Organization skills
3. Communication skills
4. problem solving and critical thinking skills
What aptitude (natural ability; suitability) is needed in NMT? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
Interest in science and technology
2. Eye for detail and accuracy
3. tolerance for the sight of human blood and tissue.
4. physically be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients and equipment.
What do NMT wear for long periods of time and what are they exposed to? - CORRECT ANSWER
NMT needs to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (which include, scrubs, lab coats mid
thigh high and full sleeve and closed, heeled shoes/runners), including exposure to latex and
disinfectant materials as well as radiation.
What are the necessary skillset/characteristics needed to be a good Nuclear medicine Technologist? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. fine motor skills
2. a high degree of responsibility and integrity
3. patience and flexibility
sensitivity to the needs of ill and injured people
