Test Bank –
Limited Radiography,
By Frances E. Campeau
4th edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction to Limited Radiography: The Occupation
Chapter 2. Occupational Standards: Relationships and Communication
Chapter 3. Medical Ethics and Legal Aspects of Health Care
Chapter 4. Medical Asepsis and Patient Care
Chapter 5. Radiographic Physics
Chapter 6. Radiographic Tube and Radiation Production
Chapter 7. Imaging Equipment
Chapter 8. Fundamentals of Radiographic Exposure
Chapter 9. Darkroom and Film Processing
Chapter 10. Digital Radiography and Picture Archiving and Communication
Systems (PACS)
Chapter 11. Basic Image Quality Management
Chapter 12. Radiation Biology
Chapter 13. Radiation Protection
Chapter 14. Introduction to Positioning
Chapter 15. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Chest and Abdomen
Chapter 16. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Upper Extremity
Chapter 17. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Lower Extremity
Chapter 18. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Spine
Chapter 19. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Skull, Facial Bones, and
Paranasal Sinuses
Chapter 20. Imaging Specialties
,CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Limited Radiography — The Occupation
1. Which of the following best describes the role of a limited radiographer?
A. Performing all diagnostic imaging procedures in a hospital
B. Performing a restricted scope of radiographic examinations as defined by state regulations
C. Interpreting radiographic images for diagnosis
D. Prescribing radiographic examinations for patients
Answer: B
Rationale: A limited radiographer is trained and licensed to perform a specific, restricted set of
radiographic examinations, typically in outpatient or office settings. The scope is defined by state law
and does not include interpretation or prescribing.
2. The primary regulatory body that oversees the practice of limited radiography at the state level is the:
A. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C. State radiologic technology board or equivalent agency
D. Joint Commission
Answer: C
Rationale: While the ARRT provides national certification, the actual licensure and regulation of limited
radiography practice is governed by individual state boards or agencies.
3. Which credentialing organization offers a Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography examination?
A. American Medical Association (AMA)
B. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
C. American College of Radiology (ACR)
D. National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
Answer: B
Rationale: The ARRT offers the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography examination for candidates
who wish to become credentialed in a restricted scope of radiographic practice.
4. A limited radiographer is most likely to be employed in which setting?
A. Level I trauma center
B. Orthopedic physician's office
C. Nuclear medicine department
D. Radiation oncology center
Answer: B
Rationale: Limited radiographers commonly work in physician offices, urgent care clinics, and outpatient
settings where a restricted set of examinations (e.g., extremities, chest) is performed.
, 5. Which of the following is NOT typically within the scope of practice for a limited radiographer?
A. Chest radiography
B. Extremity radiography
C. Fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures
D. Spine radiography (in some states)
Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures are advanced imaging procedures that fall well
outside the limited scope of practice and are performed by fully credentialed radiologic technologists or
radiologists.
6. The historical development of limited radiography was primarily driven by:
A. A surplus of fully trained radiologic technologists
B. The need for basic imaging services in rural and office-based settings
C. Federal mandates requiring all offices to have imaging
D. The invention of digital radiography
Answer: B
Rationale: Limited radiography emerged to address the need for basic radiographic services in settings
where a full-scope technologist was not available, particularly in rural areas and small physician offices.
7. Continuing education requirements for limited radiographers are intended to:
A. Allow them to expand to full-scope practice automatically
B. Ensure ongoing competence and current knowledge in their scope of practice
C. Replace the need for initial certification
D. Qualify them to interpret images
Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing education ensures that limited radiographers maintain competence and stay
current with evolving practices, safety standards, and technology within their authorized scope.
8. Which of the following best defines "scope of practice"?
A. The number of hours a technologist works per week
B. The range of procedures and activities a professional is legally permitted to perform
C. The geographic area in which a technologist may work
D. The types of patients a technologist may treat
Answer: B
Rationale: Scope of practice refers to the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare
professional is legally permitted to undertake based on their education, training, and licensure.
Limited Radiography,
By Frances E. Campeau
4th edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction to Limited Radiography: The Occupation
Chapter 2. Occupational Standards: Relationships and Communication
Chapter 3. Medical Ethics and Legal Aspects of Health Care
Chapter 4. Medical Asepsis and Patient Care
Chapter 5. Radiographic Physics
Chapter 6. Radiographic Tube and Radiation Production
Chapter 7. Imaging Equipment
Chapter 8. Fundamentals of Radiographic Exposure
Chapter 9. Darkroom and Film Processing
Chapter 10. Digital Radiography and Picture Archiving and Communication
Systems (PACS)
Chapter 11. Basic Image Quality Management
Chapter 12. Radiation Biology
Chapter 13. Radiation Protection
Chapter 14. Introduction to Positioning
Chapter 15. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Chest and Abdomen
Chapter 16. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Upper Extremity
Chapter 17. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Lower Extremity
Chapter 18. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Spine
Chapter 19. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning: Skull, Facial Bones, and
Paranasal Sinuses
Chapter 20. Imaging Specialties
,CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Limited Radiography — The Occupation
1. Which of the following best describes the role of a limited radiographer?
A. Performing all diagnostic imaging procedures in a hospital
B. Performing a restricted scope of radiographic examinations as defined by state regulations
C. Interpreting radiographic images for diagnosis
D. Prescribing radiographic examinations for patients
Answer: B
Rationale: A limited radiographer is trained and licensed to perform a specific, restricted set of
radiographic examinations, typically in outpatient or office settings. The scope is defined by state law
and does not include interpretation or prescribing.
2. The primary regulatory body that oversees the practice of limited radiography at the state level is the:
A. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
C. State radiologic technology board or equivalent agency
D. Joint Commission
Answer: C
Rationale: While the ARRT provides national certification, the actual licensure and regulation of limited
radiography practice is governed by individual state boards or agencies.
3. Which credentialing organization offers a Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography examination?
A. American Medical Association (AMA)
B. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
C. American College of Radiology (ACR)
D. National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
Answer: B
Rationale: The ARRT offers the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography examination for candidates
who wish to become credentialed in a restricted scope of radiographic practice.
4. A limited radiographer is most likely to be employed in which setting?
A. Level I trauma center
B. Orthopedic physician's office
C. Nuclear medicine department
D. Radiation oncology center
Answer: B
Rationale: Limited radiographers commonly work in physician offices, urgent care clinics, and outpatient
settings where a restricted set of examinations (e.g., extremities, chest) is performed.
, 5. Which of the following is NOT typically within the scope of practice for a limited radiographer?
A. Chest radiography
B. Extremity radiography
C. Fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures
D. Spine radiography (in some states)
Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures are advanced imaging procedures that fall well
outside the limited scope of practice and are performed by fully credentialed radiologic technologists or
radiologists.
6. The historical development of limited radiography was primarily driven by:
A. A surplus of fully trained radiologic technologists
B. The need for basic imaging services in rural and office-based settings
C. Federal mandates requiring all offices to have imaging
D. The invention of digital radiography
Answer: B
Rationale: Limited radiography emerged to address the need for basic radiographic services in settings
where a full-scope technologist was not available, particularly in rural areas and small physician offices.
7. Continuing education requirements for limited radiographers are intended to:
A. Allow them to expand to full-scope practice automatically
B. Ensure ongoing competence and current knowledge in their scope of practice
C. Replace the need for initial certification
D. Qualify them to interpret images
Answer: B
Rationale: Continuing education ensures that limited radiographers maintain competence and stay
current with evolving practices, safety standards, and technology within their authorized scope.
8. Which of the following best defines "scope of practice"?
A. The number of hours a technologist works per week
B. The range of procedures and activities a professional is legally permitted to perform
C. The geographic area in which a technologist may work
D. The types of patients a technologist may treat
Answer: B
Rationale: Scope of practice refers to the procedures, actions, and processes that a healthcare
professional is legally permitted to undertake based on their education, training, and licensure.
