RAD 112 CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Define radiologic technology - Answers :The healthcare profession that produces
diagnostic images and works with radiation
What is a radiographer? - Answers :A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing
radiation to perform radiographic procedures.
What are 3 responsibilities of the radiographer? - Answers :communication,
assessment, monitoring
What are practice standards? - Answers :standards written by the ASRT that define the
practice of radiology, education and certification, baseline rules and regulations.
Who develops the practice standards for radiography? - Answers :American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Define ethics - Answers :moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity.
What organizations have developed the Standards of Ethics in which you will be held
accountable? - Answers :The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (CAMRT)
What are the titles of advanced clinical practice for the radiographer? - Answers
:Radiologist Assistant (RA)
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
How should the radiographic room be prepared for a patient? - Answers :The room
should be prepared prior to the patient arriving to the department
Organized and clean
Accessories needed for exam in reach
What does the abbreviation PPE stand for? - Answers :personal protective equipment
What is standard precautions? - Answers :taking precautions against all body fluids to
include secretions and excretions; precautions that reduce transmission of pathogens.
______________ is the easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread
of pathogens. - Answers :hand washing
As on of the first steps in the aseptic technique, radiographers hands should be kept
smooth and free of roughness or chapping by the frequent use of _____________ -
Answers :soothing lotions
, When washing your hands, if the sink is not equipped with a knee control for the water
supply, the radiographer opens and closes the valve of the faucet with a ________ -
Answers :paper towel
The radiographer is frequently required to provide imaging services to patients in
hospital departments outside of radiology. These most often involve _______ and
______ procedures in areas such as the ED, ICU, med-surg and pain management
clinics. - Answers :mobile radiography
C-Arm fluroscopy
In the case of immunocompromised patients in protective environment, failure of the
radiographer to adhere to strict aseptic guidelines can result in a _____________ -
Answers :serious patient infection
Patients who are coherent and capable of understanding should be given an
explanation of the procedure to be preformed. Patient should ________ exactly what is
expected of them and be made_________. - Answers :understand
comfortable
Because the entire procedure may be a new experience, patients usually respond
incorrectly when give more than ___________ instruction at a time. - Answers :one
When moving and adjusting a patient into a position, the radiographer should
manipulate the patient _________________ - Answers :gently but firmly
Patients should be instructed and allowed to ________________. - Answers :do as
much moving as possible
When a patient is in an oblique position, the radiographer should use
___________________ and adjust the patient to relieve any strain - Answers
:supportive devices
When making the final adjustments to a patients position, the radiographer should: -
Answers :stand with eyes in line with the position of the x-ray tube, visualize the internal
structures and adjust the part accordingly.
What are 6 things you should keep in mind when moving patient who are unable to
move themselves? - Answers :1.) move the patient as little as possible
2.) never try to solo lift when the patient is helpless
3.) prevent straining by following proper body mechanics
4.) support the patients head
5.) make sure the patients knees are flexed when moving the hips or knees are bent if
they cannot sit up
6.) Have stretcher parallel to x-ray table and 4-6 people help move a helpless patient.
Define radiologic technology - Answers :The healthcare profession that produces
diagnostic images and works with radiation
What is a radiographer? - Answers :A radiologic technologist who administers ionizing
radiation to perform radiographic procedures.
What are 3 responsibilities of the radiographer? - Answers :communication,
assessment, monitoring
What are practice standards? - Answers :standards written by the ASRT that define the
practice of radiology, education and certification, baseline rules and regulations.
Who develops the practice standards for radiography? - Answers :American Society of
Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Define ethics - Answers :moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the
conducting of an activity.
What organizations have developed the Standards of Ethics in which you will be held
accountable? - Answers :The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (CAMRT)
What are the titles of advanced clinical practice for the radiographer? - Answers
:Radiologist Assistant (RA)
Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA)
How should the radiographic room be prepared for a patient? - Answers :The room
should be prepared prior to the patient arriving to the department
Organized and clean
Accessories needed for exam in reach
What does the abbreviation PPE stand for? - Answers :personal protective equipment
What is standard precautions? - Answers :taking precautions against all body fluids to
include secretions and excretions; precautions that reduce transmission of pathogens.
______________ is the easiest and most convenient method of preventing the spread
of pathogens. - Answers :hand washing
As on of the first steps in the aseptic technique, radiographers hands should be kept
smooth and free of roughness or chapping by the frequent use of _____________ -
Answers :soothing lotions
, When washing your hands, if the sink is not equipped with a knee control for the water
supply, the radiographer opens and closes the valve of the faucet with a ________ -
Answers :paper towel
The radiographer is frequently required to provide imaging services to patients in
hospital departments outside of radiology. These most often involve _______ and
______ procedures in areas such as the ED, ICU, med-surg and pain management
clinics. - Answers :mobile radiography
C-Arm fluroscopy
In the case of immunocompromised patients in protective environment, failure of the
radiographer to adhere to strict aseptic guidelines can result in a _____________ -
Answers :serious patient infection
Patients who are coherent and capable of understanding should be given an
explanation of the procedure to be preformed. Patient should ________ exactly what is
expected of them and be made_________. - Answers :understand
comfortable
Because the entire procedure may be a new experience, patients usually respond
incorrectly when give more than ___________ instruction at a time. - Answers :one
When moving and adjusting a patient into a position, the radiographer should
manipulate the patient _________________ - Answers :gently but firmly
Patients should be instructed and allowed to ________________. - Answers :do as
much moving as possible
When a patient is in an oblique position, the radiographer should use
___________________ and adjust the patient to relieve any strain - Answers
:supportive devices
When making the final adjustments to a patients position, the radiographer should: -
Answers :stand with eyes in line with the position of the x-ray tube, visualize the internal
structures and adjust the part accordingly.
What are 6 things you should keep in mind when moving patient who are unable to
move themselves? - Answers :1.) move the patient as little as possible
2.) never try to solo lift when the patient is helpless
3.) prevent straining by following proper body mechanics
4.) support the patients head
5.) make sure the patients knees are flexed when moving the hips or knees are bent if
they cannot sit up
6.) Have stretcher parallel to x-ray table and 4-6 people help move a helpless patient.
