Chapter 01: Role of the Limited X-ray Machine Operator
Long et al.: Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. X-rays were discovered in 1895 by:
a. Coolidge.
b. Crookes.
c. Roentgen.
d. Edison.
ANS: C
2. On what date were x-rays discovered?
a. November 8, 1895
b. November 10, 1923
c. October 31, 1859
d. October 31, 1895
ANS: A
3. What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?
a. Photographs
b. Radiographs
c. Views
d. X-images
ANS: B
4. The world’s oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
ANS: D
5. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for
radiologic technologists?
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
ANS: A
6. What do the initials RT(R) stand for?
a. Registered technologist (radiography)
b. Radiography technology (registered)
c. Respiratory therapy (registered)
d. Registered technician (radiology)
, ANS: A
7. Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology?
a. ARRT
b. ASRT
c. JRCERT
d. AERS
ANS: C
8. What is the imaging modality that provides real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion?
a. Computed tomography (CT)
b. Nuclear medicine (NM)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Fluoroscopy
ANS: D
9. Which of the following imaging modalities does not use ionizing radiation to produce the
image?
a. Computed tomography
b. Fluoroscopy
c. Mammography
d. Sonography
ANS: D
10. To determine the credentials or certification needed for you to practice limited
radiography, you should contact:
a. the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. the U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
c. your State Department of Health.
d. the National Council on Radiation Protection.
ANS: C
11. Limited radiography is called limited because the ____________________ limited.
a. scope of practice is
b. salaries are
c. opportunities are
d. operators’ competence is
ANS: A
12. Which of the following are within the scope of practice for a limited operator?
1. Use of contrast media
2. Basic radiographic examination
3. Explanation of procedure
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
Long et al.: Radiography Essentials for Limited Practice, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. X-rays were discovered in 1895 by:
a. Coolidge.
b. Crookes.
c. Roentgen.
d. Edison.
ANS: C
2. On what date were x-rays discovered?
a. November 8, 1895
b. November 10, 1923
c. October 31, 1859
d. October 31, 1895
ANS: A
3. What is the proper term for the “pictures” produced by x-rays?
a. Photographs
b. Radiographs
c. Views
d. X-images
ANS: B
4. The world’s oldest and largest radiologic science professional organization is the:
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS).
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
ANS: D
5. What organization establishes standards and provides certification examinations for
radiologic technologists?
a. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
b. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
c. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS)
d. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
ANS: A
6. What do the initials RT(R) stand for?
a. Registered technologist (radiography)
b. Radiography technology (registered)
c. Respiratory therapy (registered)
d. Registered technician (radiology)
, ANS: A
7. Which national organization formally conducts accreditation of education programs in
radiologic technology?
a. ARRT
b. ASRT
c. JRCERT
d. AERS
ANS: C
8. What is the imaging modality that provides real-time viewing of x-ray images in motion?
a. Computed tomography (CT)
b. Nuclear medicine (NM)
c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
d. Fluoroscopy
ANS: D
9. Which of the following imaging modalities does not use ionizing radiation to produce the
image?
a. Computed tomography
b. Fluoroscopy
c. Mammography
d. Sonography
ANS: D
10. To determine the credentials or certification needed for you to practice limited
radiography, you should contact:
a. the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
b. the U.S. Office of Health and Human Services.
c. your State Department of Health.
d. the National Council on Radiation Protection.
ANS: C
11. Limited radiography is called limited because the ____________________ limited.
a. scope of practice is
b. salaries are
c. opportunities are
d. operators’ competence is
ANS: A
12. Which of the following are within the scope of practice for a limited operator?
1. Use of contrast media
2. Basic radiographic examination
3. Explanation of procedure
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
