CHAPTER 1: ROLE OF THE LIMITED X-
RAY MACHINE OPERATOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
X-rays were discovered by - ANS Roentgen
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the: -
ANS Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: - ANS Limited
Operator
(True/False) To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you
should contact the appropriate state agency. - ANS True
The term limited operator is used because the: - ANS Scope of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that: - ANS Credentials issued in one area are recognized in another
Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and would be
considered a specialist?
1. Radiologist
2. Obstetrician
3. Pediatrician - ANS 1, 2, and 3
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, A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called: -
ANS A Radiologist
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: - ANS A physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator?
1. Determine what examination should be performed.
2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient.
3. Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray tube. - ANS 2
and 3
The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the: - ANS ASRT
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: - ANS ARRT
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: - ANS JRCERT
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: - ANS the feet
Bone densitometry is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures: - ANS Bone
mineral content
(True/False) Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that Radiographers
can. - ANS False
(True/False) Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state - ANS True
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RAY MACHINE OPERATOR EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
X-rays were discovered by - ANS Roentgen
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) is the: -
ANS Organization that accredits schools for radiologic technologists
Another term that has the same meaning as practical radiographer is: - ANS Limited
Operator
(True/False) To determine the credentials needed for you to practice limited radiography, you
should contact the appropriate state agency. - ANS True
The term limited operator is used because the: - ANS Scope of practice is limited
Reciprocity means that: - ANS Credentials issued in one area are recognized in another
Which of the following physicians has received extensive additional training and would be
considered a specialist?
1. Radiologist
2. Obstetrician
3. Pediatrician - ANS 1, 2, and 3
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, A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures is called: -
ANS A Radiologist
An order for an x-ray examination is issued by: - ANS A physician
Which of the following are considered duties of a limited operator?
1. Determine what examination should be performed.
2. Explain the procedure and the preparation to the patient.
3. Position the patient correctly in relation to the image receptor and the x-ray tube. - ANS 2
and 3
The largest professional organization for radiologic technologists is the: - ANS ASRT
The curriculum for limited x-ray machine operators is published by the: - ANS ARRT
An organization that now provides accreditation for limited x-ray schools is the: - ANS JRCERT
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of: - ANS the feet
Bone densitometry is a specialized x-ray machine and procedure that measures: - ANS Bone
mineral content
(True/False) Limited operators can perform the same x-ray examinations that Radiographers
can. - ANS False
(True/False) Credentials for limited operators vary greatly from state to state - ANS True
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