, Question 1
Under the Indiana Radiologic Care Act, which of the following best describes
the legal authority of the Radiologic Care Board when a licensed radiologic
technologist is accused of unprofessional conduct?
A. The Board may only issue a warning; it cannot suspend or revoke a
license.
B. The Board may suspend or revoke a license only after a criminal
conviction.
C. The Board may suspend, revoke, or place on probation a license after a
hearing, and may impose civil penalties.
D. The Board must refer all disciplinary matters to the Indiana Attorney
General for prosecution.
Correct Answer: C - The Board may suspend, revoke, or place on
probation a license after a hearing, and may impose civil
penalties.
RATIONALE
The Radiologic Care Board has statutory authority to discipline
licensees, including suspension, revocation, probation, and civil
penalties, following an administrative hearing. This authority is
independent of criminal proceedings. Options A, B, and D incorrectly
limit the Board's powers or misstate the process.
Question 2
A radiologic technologist employed in an Indiana hospital is asked by a
physician to perform a fluoroscopic procedure without direct supervision.
According to the RCA, which statement is most accurate regarding the
technologist's scope of practice?
A. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy independently if they have
advanced certification.
B. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy only under the direct
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, supervision of a qualified physician.
C. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy if a nurse is present in the
room.
D. Technologists are prohibited from performing fluoroscopy under any
circumstances.
Correct Answer: B - Technologists may perform fluoroscopy only
under the direct supervision of a qualified physician.
RATIONALE
The RCA specifies that fluoroscopic procedures must be performed
under the direct supervision of a qualified physician. Independent
practice or supervision by a nurse does not meet the legal standard.
Advanced certification does not expand the scope to independent
fluoroscopy.
Question 3
Which of the following is a required element for informed consent for a
radiologic procedure under Indiana law?
A. The patient must sign a consent form before any sedation is
administered.
B. The patient must be informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives,
and must give voluntary consent.
C. The consent must be obtained by the radiologic technologist
performing the procedure.
D. The consent must be notarized to be valid.
Correct Answer: B - The patient must be informed of the risks,
benefits, and alternatives, and must give voluntary consent.
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, RATIONALE
Informed consent requires disclosure of risks, benefits, and
alternatives, and voluntary agreement by a competent patient. It need
not be notarized, and while technologists may witness consent, the
ordering provider typically obtains it. Sedation timing is not the
defining element.
Question 4
Under the RCA, which of the following best describes the continuing
education (CE) requirement for license renewal for radiologic technologists in
Indiana?
A. 24 hours of CE every two years, including 2 hours in ethics.
B. 12 hours of CE annually, with no specific subject requirements.
C. 16 hours of CE every two years, including 1 hour in radiation safety.
D. No CE is required for renewal as long as the license is active.
Correct Answer: A - 24 hours of CE every two years, including 2
hours in ethics.
RATIONALE
Indiana requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years for
license renewal, with a mandated component in ethics. Other options
misstate the hours, frequency, or specific requirements. CE is
mandatory for renewal.
Question 5
A radiologic technologist discovers that a colleague is practicing with an
expired license. According to the RCA, what is the technologist's legal
obligation?
A. Report the colleague to the Radiologic Care Board or appropriate
authority.
B. Confront the colleague and demand they stop practicing immediately.
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Under the Indiana Radiologic Care Act, which of the following best describes
the legal authority of the Radiologic Care Board when a licensed radiologic
technologist is accused of unprofessional conduct?
A. The Board may only issue a warning; it cannot suspend or revoke a
license.
B. The Board may suspend or revoke a license only after a criminal
conviction.
C. The Board may suspend, revoke, or place on probation a license after a
hearing, and may impose civil penalties.
D. The Board must refer all disciplinary matters to the Indiana Attorney
General for prosecution.
Correct Answer: C - The Board may suspend, revoke, or place on
probation a license after a hearing, and may impose civil
penalties.
RATIONALE
The Radiologic Care Board has statutory authority to discipline
licensees, including suspension, revocation, probation, and civil
penalties, following an administrative hearing. This authority is
independent of criminal proceedings. Options A, B, and D incorrectly
limit the Board's powers or misstate the process.
Question 2
A radiologic technologist employed in an Indiana hospital is asked by a
physician to perform a fluoroscopic procedure without direct supervision.
According to the RCA, which statement is most accurate regarding the
technologist's scope of practice?
A. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy independently if they have
advanced certification.
B. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy only under the direct
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, supervision of a qualified physician.
C. Technologists may perform fluoroscopy if a nurse is present in the
room.
D. Technologists are prohibited from performing fluoroscopy under any
circumstances.
Correct Answer: B - Technologists may perform fluoroscopy only
under the direct supervision of a qualified physician.
RATIONALE
The RCA specifies that fluoroscopic procedures must be performed
under the direct supervision of a qualified physician. Independent
practice or supervision by a nurse does not meet the legal standard.
Advanced certification does not expand the scope to independent
fluoroscopy.
Question 3
Which of the following is a required element for informed consent for a
radiologic procedure under Indiana law?
A. The patient must sign a consent form before any sedation is
administered.
B. The patient must be informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives,
and must give voluntary consent.
C. The consent must be obtained by the radiologic technologist
performing the procedure.
D. The consent must be notarized to be valid.
Correct Answer: B - The patient must be informed of the risks,
benefits, and alternatives, and must give voluntary consent.
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, RATIONALE
Informed consent requires disclosure of risks, benefits, and
alternatives, and voluntary agreement by a competent patient. It need
not be notarized, and while technologists may witness consent, the
ordering provider typically obtains it. Sedation timing is not the
defining element.
Question 4
Under the RCA, which of the following best describes the continuing
education (CE) requirement for license renewal for radiologic technologists in
Indiana?
A. 24 hours of CE every two years, including 2 hours in ethics.
B. 12 hours of CE annually, with no specific subject requirements.
C. 16 hours of CE every two years, including 1 hour in radiation safety.
D. No CE is required for renewal as long as the license is active.
Correct Answer: A - 24 hours of CE every two years, including 2
hours in ethics.
RATIONALE
Indiana requires 24 hours of continuing education every two years for
license renewal, with a mandated component in ethics. Other options
misstate the hours, frequency, or specific requirements. CE is
mandatory for renewal.
Question 5
A radiologic technologist discovers that a colleague is practicing with an
expired license. According to the RCA, what is the technologist's legal
obligation?
A. Report the colleague to the Radiologic Care Board or appropriate
authority.
B. Confront the colleague and demand they stop practicing immediately.
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