OREGON RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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Core Domains
Radiation Protection and Safety
Equipment Operation and Quality Control
Image Production and Evaluation
Radiographic Procedures and Positioning
Patient Care and Education
Regulatory Compliance and Ethics
Professional Standards and Scope of Practice
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the knowledge, skills, and professional
judgment required for radiologic technologists practicing in Oregon. It evaluates
competence across foundational theory, applied clinical knowledge, regulatory
compliance, and ethical decision-making. Questions integrate multiple-choice and
scenario-based formats to mirror real-world practice demands, emphasizing critical
thinking, problem-solving, and professional application rather than rote
memorization. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of radiation safety principles,
imaging procedures, patient care standards, and Oregon-specific licensure
requirements to ensure safe, effective, and lawful practice within the state's
healthcare environment.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
,1. A radiologic technologist receives a physician's order for a chest radiograph
on a patient with a suspected infectious respiratory condition. The technologist
notices that the infection control precaution sign outside the patient's room
indicates airborne precautions. Which of the following actions is MOST
appropriate before entering the room?
A. Enter the room wearing a standard surgical mask and perform the examination
quickly
B. Notify the physician that the examination cannot be performed due to infection
risk
C. Don a fit-tested N95 respirator or powered air-purifying respirator before
entering
D. Ask the patient to come to the radiology department wearing a surgical mask
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Don a fit-tested N95 respirator or powered air-purifying
respirator before entering
🔴 Rationale: Airborne precautions require respiratory protection with a fit-tested
N95 respirator or PAPR because pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and measles remain suspended in air and can be inhaled. A standard surgical mask
does not provide adequate filtration for airborne particles.
2. During a fluoroscopic procedure, the technologist observes that the
radiologist has been stepping on the footswitch continuously for several
minutes without releasing it. The equipment is operating in continuous
fluoroscopy mode. Which radiation protection principle is being compromised
MOST significantly in this scenario?
A. Filtration
B. Time
,C. Collimation
D. Distance
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Time
🔴 Rationale: In fluoroscopy, patient and personnel dose are directly proportional
to the duration of exposure. Continuous activation without interruption
unnecessarily increases fluoroscopy time, violating the ALARA principle. The
technologist should remind the operator to use pulsed fluoroscopy or last-image-
hold whenever clinically appropriate.
3. A technologist is preparing to perform a mobile chest radiograph on a
patient in the intensive care unit. The patient is connected to multiple monitors
and infusion pumps. Which of the following should the technologist do FIRST to
ensure safety before making the exposure?
A. Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers
B. Position the cassette behind the patient's back
C. Ensure that all unnecessary equipment is moved away from the exposure field
D. Check that the exposure factors are appropriate for chest radiography
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers
🔴 Rationale: Patient identification is the first and most critical step before any
imaging procedure. Using two identifiers prevents wrong-patient errors. While
equipment positioning and exposure factors are important, verification of identity
must precede all other procedural steps.
4. A radiologic technologist employed at an Oregon hospital holds an active
ARRT credential in radiography and a current OBMI license. The technologist is
, asked to perform a diagnostic CT examination of the abdomen. According to
Oregon regulations, which of the following is required for the technologist to
legally perform this examination?
A. No additional credential is required because radiographers may perform CT
B. An ARRT (CT) credential or documented CT training is required
C. Only a physician's verbal authorization is needed
D. The technologist must transfer to a CT-specific OBMI license
🟢 Correct Answer: B. An ARRT (CT) credential or documented CT training is
required
🔴 Rationale: Oregon regulations specify that radiographers may perform
computed tomography only if they hold an ARRT (CT) credential or have
documented training in CT. The general radiography license alone does not
authorize diagnostic CT practice.
5. During a lumbar spine examination, the technologist notices that the
collimated field extends beyond the area of interest, and the patient is
concerned about radiation exposure. Which of the following responses BEST
reflects the technologist's professional responsibility?
A. Assure the patient that the radiation dose is negligible and continue
B. Explain that collimation does not affect dose and complete the examination
C. Re-collimate to the area of interest and explain that this reduces unnecessary
exposure
D. Reduce the exposure time to compensate for the larger field size
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Re-collimate to the area of interest and explain that this
reduces unnecessary exposure
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Core Domains
Radiation Protection and Safety
Equipment Operation and Quality Control
Image Production and Evaluation
Radiographic Procedures and Positioning
Patient Care and Education
Regulatory Compliance and Ethics
Professional Standards and Scope of Practice
Introduction
This comprehensive examination assesses the knowledge, skills, and professional
judgment required for radiologic technologists practicing in Oregon. It evaluates
competence across foundational theory, applied clinical knowledge, regulatory
compliance, and ethical decision-making. Questions integrate multiple-choice and
scenario-based formats to mirror real-world practice demands, emphasizing critical
thinking, problem-solving, and professional application rather than rote
memorization. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of radiation safety principles,
imaging procedures, patient care standards, and Oregon-specific licensure
requirements to ensure safe, effective, and lawful practice within the state's
healthcare environment.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–50
,1. A radiologic technologist receives a physician's order for a chest radiograph
on a patient with a suspected infectious respiratory condition. The technologist
notices that the infection control precaution sign outside the patient's room
indicates airborne precautions. Which of the following actions is MOST
appropriate before entering the room?
A. Enter the room wearing a standard surgical mask and perform the examination
quickly
B. Notify the physician that the examination cannot be performed due to infection
risk
C. Don a fit-tested N95 respirator or powered air-purifying respirator before
entering
D. Ask the patient to come to the radiology department wearing a surgical mask
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Don a fit-tested N95 respirator or powered air-purifying
respirator before entering
🔴 Rationale: Airborne precautions require respiratory protection with a fit-tested
N95 respirator or PAPR because pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis
and measles remain suspended in air and can be inhaled. A standard surgical mask
does not provide adequate filtration for airborne particles.
2. During a fluoroscopic procedure, the technologist observes that the
radiologist has been stepping on the footswitch continuously for several
minutes without releasing it. The equipment is operating in continuous
fluoroscopy mode. Which radiation protection principle is being compromised
MOST significantly in this scenario?
A. Filtration
B. Time
,C. Collimation
D. Distance
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Time
🔴 Rationale: In fluoroscopy, patient and personnel dose are directly proportional
to the duration of exposure. Continuous activation without interruption
unnecessarily increases fluoroscopy time, violating the ALARA principle. The
technologist should remind the operator to use pulsed fluoroscopy or last-image-
hold whenever clinically appropriate.
3. A technologist is preparing to perform a mobile chest radiograph on a
patient in the intensive care unit. The patient is connected to multiple monitors
and infusion pumps. Which of the following should the technologist do FIRST to
ensure safety before making the exposure?
A. Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers
B. Position the cassette behind the patient's back
C. Ensure that all unnecessary equipment is moved away from the exposure field
D. Check that the exposure factors are appropriate for chest radiography
🟢 Correct Answer: A. Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers
🔴 Rationale: Patient identification is the first and most critical step before any
imaging procedure. Using two identifiers prevents wrong-patient errors. While
equipment positioning and exposure factors are important, verification of identity
must precede all other procedural steps.
4. A radiologic technologist employed at an Oregon hospital holds an active
ARRT credential in radiography and a current OBMI license. The technologist is
, asked to perform a diagnostic CT examination of the abdomen. According to
Oregon regulations, which of the following is required for the technologist to
legally perform this examination?
A. No additional credential is required because radiographers may perform CT
B. An ARRT (CT) credential or documented CT training is required
C. Only a physician's verbal authorization is needed
D. The technologist must transfer to a CT-specific OBMI license
🟢 Correct Answer: B. An ARRT (CT) credential or documented CT training is
required
🔴 Rationale: Oregon regulations specify that radiographers may perform
computed tomography only if they hold an ARRT (CT) credential or have
documented training in CT. The general radiography license alone does not
authorize diagnostic CT practice.
5. During a lumbar spine examination, the technologist notices that the
collimated field extends beyond the area of interest, and the patient is
concerned about radiation exposure. Which of the following responses BEST
reflects the technologist's professional responsibility?
A. Assure the patient that the radiation dose is negligible and continue
B. Explain that collimation does not affect dose and complete the examination
C. Re-collimate to the area of interest and explain that this reduces unnecessary
exposure
D. Reduce the exposure time to compensate for the larger field size
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Re-collimate to the area of interest and explain that this
reduces unnecessary exposure
