RADT 1010 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers
Professional Ethics - Answer-Standards or Rules of Conduct by which a particular group
regulates its actions and sets standards for its members.
Standards of Professional Conduct - Answer-behaviors that are defined by the
members in the profession
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Answer-Encourages the study
of Radiologic Technology, created the Code of Ethics, certifies candidates and
publishes registrants
Consequentialism - Answer-Avoiding potential harm and producing a good effect on the
patient (white lie)
Nonconsequentialism - Answer-Doing the right thing and avoiding any wrong-doings,
such as telling the patient the truth because lying is morally wrong
What are the principles listed in Principle-Based Ethics? - Answer-1. beneficience -
doing good
2. nonmaleficence - doing no harm
3. justice - fairness
4. autonomy - respecting the individuality of the patient
5. veracity - telling the truth
6. fidelity - being loyal
What are the steps in Ethic Evaluation? - Answer-1. Idenitify the problem
2. Develop alternative solutions
3. Select the best option
4. Defend your solution
If a citizen were to get a speeding ticket, which form of law does this best represent? -
Answer-1. Common Law of England
2. Case Law
3. Constitution
4. Legislative Law
Defamation in the form of published written words is best described as? - Answer-1.
Slander
2. Libel
3. Tort
4. Both 1 & 2
, What is the most common claim made against health care providers? - Answer-A.
Assault
B. Tort
C. Battery
D. Negligence
In the case of negligence, whom must prove the injury to the patient? - Answer-A. the
physician
B. the patient
C. the technologist
D. the jury
Tort - Answer-Claim that a patient has been wronged or sustained an injury while in the
care of a health care worker, other than a breach of contract and to receive
compensation for damages.
If the technologist placed a pediatric patient in a Pigg-O-Stat without any consent from
the parent, what legal claim could be made? - Answer-A. Battery
B. False Imprisonment
C. Assault
D. Libel
In the case of negligence, what must be proved? - Answer-A. Duty to patient, standard
of care
B. Breach of duty
C. Injury sustained
D. Casual relationship of injury and breach of duty
E. All of the above
F. A,B,C only
What is the purpose of contrast media? - Answer-To enhance subject contrast in areas
where low subject contrast exists.
What are contrast media generally classified as? - Answer-A. Nonionic and ionic
B. Radioluscent
C. Positive and negative
D. None of the above
What are the characteristics of a negative contrast agent? - Answer-A. Radiopaque
B. Appears Light
C. Low atomic number
D. All of the above
What are the characteristics of a positive contrast agent? - Answer-A. Appears Light
B. High atomic number
C. Decreased density
Questions and Answers
Professional Ethics - Answer-Standards or Rules of Conduct by which a particular group
regulates its actions and sets standards for its members.
Standards of Professional Conduct - Answer-behaviors that are defined by the
members in the profession
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Answer-Encourages the study
of Radiologic Technology, created the Code of Ethics, certifies candidates and
publishes registrants
Consequentialism - Answer-Avoiding potential harm and producing a good effect on the
patient (white lie)
Nonconsequentialism - Answer-Doing the right thing and avoiding any wrong-doings,
such as telling the patient the truth because lying is morally wrong
What are the principles listed in Principle-Based Ethics? - Answer-1. beneficience -
doing good
2. nonmaleficence - doing no harm
3. justice - fairness
4. autonomy - respecting the individuality of the patient
5. veracity - telling the truth
6. fidelity - being loyal
What are the steps in Ethic Evaluation? - Answer-1. Idenitify the problem
2. Develop alternative solutions
3. Select the best option
4. Defend your solution
If a citizen were to get a speeding ticket, which form of law does this best represent? -
Answer-1. Common Law of England
2. Case Law
3. Constitution
4. Legislative Law
Defamation in the form of published written words is best described as? - Answer-1.
Slander
2. Libel
3. Tort
4. Both 1 & 2
, What is the most common claim made against health care providers? - Answer-A.
Assault
B. Tort
C. Battery
D. Negligence
In the case of negligence, whom must prove the injury to the patient? - Answer-A. the
physician
B. the patient
C. the technologist
D. the jury
Tort - Answer-Claim that a patient has been wronged or sustained an injury while in the
care of a health care worker, other than a breach of contract and to receive
compensation for damages.
If the technologist placed a pediatric patient in a Pigg-O-Stat without any consent from
the parent, what legal claim could be made? - Answer-A. Battery
B. False Imprisonment
C. Assault
D. Libel
In the case of negligence, what must be proved? - Answer-A. Duty to patient, standard
of care
B. Breach of duty
C. Injury sustained
D. Casual relationship of injury and breach of duty
E. All of the above
F. A,B,C only
What is the purpose of contrast media? - Answer-To enhance subject contrast in areas
where low subject contrast exists.
What are contrast media generally classified as? - Answer-A. Nonionic and ionic
B. Radioluscent
C. Positive and negative
D. None of the above
What are the characteristics of a negative contrast agent? - Answer-A. Radiopaque
B. Appears Light
C. Low atomic number
D. All of the above
What are the characteristics of a positive contrast agent? - Answer-A. Appears Light
B. High atomic number
C. Decreased density
