Radiologic Technology and
Patient Care: Key
Concepts for
Radiographers 2026 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers,
Rationales & Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales
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, Radiographer A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing radiation to perform radiographic
procedures.
Radiologic technology A health care profession that includes diagnostic imaging technologists and
radiation therapists.
Knowledge needed by radiographers Physics; anatomy and physiology; pathology.
ASRT Practice Standards Written and maintained by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
(ASRT); defines practice standards and scope of practice for 13 imaging disciplines.
Ethics A health professional's moral responsibility and the science of appropriate conduct
toward others.
ARRT Standards of Ethics Includes a Code of Ethics (11 statements guiding professional behavior) and Rules
of Ethics (22 mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct).
Advanced clinical practice Allows radiographers in advanced roles to act as a radiologist extender, including
patient care activities, selected procedures, and initial image observations.
RA/RPA Radiologist assistant (RA) and radiology practitioner assistant (RPA); these titles
require advanced-level certification plus specified education/clinical requirements.
Standard Precautions The foundation of infection control for all patient care; includes hand hygiene, PPE
when exposure is possible, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, appropriate patient
placement, cleaning/disinfection, careful laundry handling, safe injections, sharps
safety, and health-care-worker safety.
Transmission-based precautions Used in addition to standard precautions for patients with known or suspected
infections.
Hand hygiene The easiest and most convenient method of preventing spread of microorganisms.
Wash before and after working with each patient.
Always wash hands After examining patients with communicable diseases; after contact with blood/body
fluids; before invasive procedures; before touching patients at risk for infection.
Patient Care: Key
Concepts for
Radiographers 2026 |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions, Answers,
Rationales & Exam Review
| Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, Radiographer A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing radiation to perform radiographic
procedures.
Radiologic technology A health care profession that includes diagnostic imaging technologists and
radiation therapists.
Knowledge needed by radiographers Physics; anatomy and physiology; pathology.
ASRT Practice Standards Written and maintained by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
(ASRT); defines practice standards and scope of practice for 13 imaging disciplines.
Ethics A health professional's moral responsibility and the science of appropriate conduct
toward others.
ARRT Standards of Ethics Includes a Code of Ethics (11 statements guiding professional behavior) and Rules
of Ethics (22 mandatory standards of minimally acceptable professional conduct).
Advanced clinical practice Allows radiographers in advanced roles to act as a radiologist extender, including
patient care activities, selected procedures, and initial image observations.
RA/RPA Radiologist assistant (RA) and radiology practitioner assistant (RPA); these titles
require advanced-level certification plus specified education/clinical requirements.
Standard Precautions The foundation of infection control for all patient care; includes hand hygiene, PPE
when exposure is possible, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, appropriate patient
placement, cleaning/disinfection, careful laundry handling, safe injections, sharps
safety, and health-care-worker safety.
Transmission-based precautions Used in addition to standard precautions for patients with known or suspected
infections.
Hand hygiene The easiest and most convenient method of preventing spread of microorganisms.
Wash before and after working with each patient.
Always wash hands After examining patients with communicable diseases; after contact with blood/body
fluids; before invasive procedures; before touching patients at risk for infection.
