JP Exam Study Guide (MRT)
Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Medical Radiologic Technologist jurisprudence exam?
✔✔To ensure MRTs understand laws and rules governing safe and legal practice.
Who regulates MRT practice in Texas?
✔✔The Texas Medical Board.
What document defines the legal scope of practice for MRTs?
✔✔The Medical Radiologic Technologist Act and its rules.
What is required before an MRT can legally perform radiologic procedures?
✔✔A valid Texas MRT license.
What is the primary goal of licensure for MRTs?
✔✔Protection of the public from unsafe or unqualified practitioners.
What action must an MRT take before renewing a license?
✔✔Complete required continuing education.
What is considered practicing without a license?
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,✔✔Performing radiologic procedures with an expired or invalid license.
What is unprofessional conduct for an MRT?
✔✔Violating laws, falsifying records, or endangering patients.
What is the MRT’s responsibility regarding patient identification?
✔✔Verify the correct patient before performing any procedure.
What is informed consent in radiologic procedures?
✔✔Patient permission after explanation of the procedure and risks.
When must an MRT refuse to perform an exam?
✔✔When it is unsafe, illegal, or outside the MRT’s scope.
What is the MRT’s responsibility when a physician order is unclear?
✔✔Seek clarification before proceeding.
What is patient confidentiality?
✔✔Protecting patient health information from unauthorized disclosure.
What law protects patient health information privacy?
✔✔HIPAA.
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, When can an MRT share patient information?
✔✔Only with authorized individuals or when required by law.
What is mandatory reporting for MRTs?
✔✔Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe practices.
What should an MRT do if child abuse is suspected?
✔✔Report it to appropriate authorities immediately.
What is considered negligence in radiologic practice?
✔✔Failure to provide reasonable care resulting in harm.
What is malpractice?
✔✔Professional negligence that causes patient injury.
What is the standard of care for MRTs?
✔✔The level of care a reasonably competent MRT would provide.
What is radiation safety primarily intended to protect?
✔✔Patients, staff, and the public.
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Questions and Answers | Latest
Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of the Medical Radiologic Technologist jurisprudence exam?
✔✔To ensure MRTs understand laws and rules governing safe and legal practice.
Who regulates MRT practice in Texas?
✔✔The Texas Medical Board.
What document defines the legal scope of practice for MRTs?
✔✔The Medical Radiologic Technologist Act and its rules.
What is required before an MRT can legally perform radiologic procedures?
✔✔A valid Texas MRT license.
What is the primary goal of licensure for MRTs?
✔✔Protection of the public from unsafe or unqualified practitioners.
What action must an MRT take before renewing a license?
✔✔Complete required continuing education.
What is considered practicing without a license?
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,✔✔Performing radiologic procedures with an expired or invalid license.
What is unprofessional conduct for an MRT?
✔✔Violating laws, falsifying records, or endangering patients.
What is the MRT’s responsibility regarding patient identification?
✔✔Verify the correct patient before performing any procedure.
What is informed consent in radiologic procedures?
✔✔Patient permission after explanation of the procedure and risks.
When must an MRT refuse to perform an exam?
✔✔When it is unsafe, illegal, or outside the MRT’s scope.
What is the MRT’s responsibility when a physician order is unclear?
✔✔Seek clarification before proceeding.
What is patient confidentiality?
✔✔Protecting patient health information from unauthorized disclosure.
What law protects patient health information privacy?
✔✔HIPAA.
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, When can an MRT share patient information?
✔✔Only with authorized individuals or when required by law.
What is mandatory reporting for MRTs?
✔✔Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or unsafe practices.
What should an MRT do if child abuse is suspected?
✔✔Report it to appropriate authorities immediately.
What is considered negligence in radiologic practice?
✔✔Failure to provide reasonable care resulting in harm.
What is malpractice?
✔✔Professional negligence that causes patient injury.
What is the standard of care for MRTs?
✔✔The level of care a reasonably competent MRT would provide.
What is radiation safety primarily intended to protect?
✔✔Patients, staff, and the public.
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