Answers
Nurses can order treatments and medications. - Answer-FALSE
Nurses can interpret and make a generalized diagnosis of radiographic images. -
Answer-FALSE
Occupational therapists work on the restoration and rehabilitation of upper body
ambulation - Answer-TRUE
Speech pathologists conduct corrective programs for dysphasic patient. - Answer-TRUE
Nursing assistants and EKG technicians are considered paraprofessionals. - Answer-
TRUE
Performing venipuncture, as prescribed by a physician, falls within the radiographer's
scope of practice. - Answer-TRUE
Administering medication, as prescribed by a physician, falls within the radiographer's
scope of practice. - Answer-TRUE
MRI is a highly specialized modality that uses radiation to produce cross-sectional
radiographic images - Answer-FALSE
A healthcare network may be owned or closely aligned with an insurance product. -
Answer-TRUE
Not-for-profit hospitals may be operated by a religious affiliation or community
associations. - Answer-TRUE
Hospice care provides services and programs for the severely mentally ill. - Answer-
FALSE
Medicare programs reward medical facilities that are efficient and give incentives to
those that are not. - Answer-FALSE
Mission statements are developed to legitimize the organization. - Answer-TRUE
The governing board or trustees is composed of lawyers, architects, doctors and
bankers. - Answer-TRUE
Trustees oversee the overall policy-making and planning of medical organization. -
Answer-TRUE
, In comparison, a resident has more clinical experience than a fellow - Answer-FALSE
RIS manages the acquisition, interpretation and storage of digital medical images. -
Answer-FALSE
PACS manages message and mail utilities, calendar reports and financial accounting of
the radiology department. - Answer-FALSE
Ethics are moral principles or values. - Answer-TRUE
A language barrier, without having full patient comprehension, is acceptable for
proceeding with an exam. - Answer-FALSE
Common law is bases on the principle of how decisions have historically been made or
handled. - Answer-TRUE
A civil violation occurs when another person's legal rights have been offended. -
Answer-TRUE
Performing a radiographic procedure, after the patient refused, can be grounds for
assault. - Answer-FALSE
Use of restraining devices requires an order from a licensed physician. - Answer-TRUE
Improper use of a restraining device can be classified a false imprisonment. - Answer-
TRUE
Libel is defamation through verbal communication - Answer-FALSE
Negligence is an unintentional action resulting in personal injury or damage. - Answer-
TRUE
To prove malpractice, three specified conditions must be established and proven. -
Answer-FALSE
The employer is not responsible for their employee's actions. - Answer-FALSE
It is suggested that employees obtain malpractice insurance in addition to that provided
by the employer. - Answer-TRUE
A radiographer may lose their license if negligence is proven. - Answer-TRUE
Good Samaritan Laws protect person who give medical aid to those in emergency
situations, even in unfavorable outcomes as a result of their intervention. - Answer-
TRUE