Question 1
Legally, torts may be: 1)compensation for injury2)violations to civil law 3)violations to criminal law4)imprisonment for a criminal act
Question 2
Standard of care may be breached when: 1)Technologist refused to give the patient the test results 2)Patient’s condition did not improve after the test 3)Doctor was not present during the test4)Basic procedure for the test was not followed
Question 3
Community values are: 1)irrelevant when it comes to enacting laws 2)census diversity3)based on population variables4)considered in the formation and shaping of laws
Question 4
Most American legal principles are based on: 1)Greek common law2)English common law3)Latin common law 4)none of the above
Question 5
Intentional misconduct includes:1)invasion of a patient’s privacy 2)the contrast media caused patient reaction 3)restraining a comatose patient 4)patient falls while getting a chest x-ray
Question 6
Guidelines or standards for the radiology department have been set by the:1)Joint Committee on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations 2)hospital administrator 3)Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 4)National Council on Radiation Protection
Question 7
When interacting with a patient from another culture, we should assume they want to be treated in the same manner as we do. TrueFalse irrelevant to getting the procedure done
Question 8
The key individual in the health care setting is: the doctor the radiologist the chief technologistthe patient
Question 9
The
law and guidelines governing confidentiality of patient information is
contained in the act that covers portability of health insurance. This
is abbreviated as represented by which of the following? HHS HIV/ARCHIPAA Hx
Question 10
A patient's attitude and reactions can most prudently be dealt with by: discussing the patient's religion or lack of religion discussing the patient's political and cultural backgroundassuring the patient that he/she will recover from his/her illnessinforming the patient of the examination he/she is receiving
Question 11
A breach of confidentiality occurs when the patient's medical condition: is discussed with the patient's spouse is written to a friend in another state is discussed in strict confidence with a friendall of the above
Question 12
Personal, ethical, and professional obligation lies with the: doctor technologist studentall of the above
Question 13
"The thing speaks for itself" is the translation of the Latin phrase: responeat superior res tort assaultres ipsa loquitur none of the above
Question 14
Standards of conduct are established to:ensure uniform conduct in healthcare workersensure quality patient care by healthcare workers provide clear guidelines to prevent lawsuits against healthcare workers promote professionalism in healthcare providers
Question 15
A patient’s attitude and reactions can most prudently be dealt with by:ensuring the patient that he or she will recover from the illness discussing the patient’s religion or lack of religion discussing the patient’s political and cultural backgroundinforming the patient of the examination that he or she is receiving
Question 16
The characteristics of ethical behavior are:all of the abovefairness, honesty, integrity experience, science, culture autonomy, egotism, codes
Question 17
Personal, ethical, and professional obligation lies with the: studentall of the above doctor radiologic technologist
Question 18
Success in the medical profession most likely occurs when:there is a strong belief in the merits of the profession there is a strong religious belief there is a strong cultural loyalty there is loyalty to friends and family
Question 19
It is now within the code of ethics for technologists to: inform the patient of his or her diagnosis give the patient’s medical information to insurance companies advise the patient on the best medical treatmentown radiographic equipment for human use
Question 20
A physician is required for: ordering medical supplies purchasing medical equipmentrequesting radiologic service approving radiographic retakes
Question 21
Safe, gentle handling will help counteract infants' fear of what two things? Hunger and injuryLoud noises and falling Extremes in temperature Cold temperatures and bright lights
Question 22
The age at which the sense of right and wrong has begun to develop is: early infancy 3–12 years1–3 years adolescence
Question 23
When presented with information that indicates possible child abuse, the radiographer should:know state law governing requirements for reporting child abuse remain silent begin asking the patient questions report the situation to the hospital attorney
Question 24
A way to gain an adolescent's cooperation is to:take an adult approach treat them as a friend try to talk and behave like them play their music to put them at ease
Question 25
Part of the fear of a life-threatening disease for young adults is:all of the above their illness may cause financial concerns they may have dependents they don't believe someone so young can be so ill
Question 26
When presented with information that indicates possible elder abuse, the radiographer should: report the situation to the hospital attorney begin asking the patient questionsknow state law governing requirements for reporting elder abuse remain silent
Question 27
Of patients over the age of 85, 70% are:womenmen diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease institutionalized
Question 28
A request for a radiographic examination must be initiated by: hospital administrator or his or her designate head nurse or nurse assistantphysician or a designate radiologic technology administrator
Question 29
Legally radiologic service can be given for the following reasons except:avoiding lawsuits diagnosing disease treating disease localizing pathology
Question 30
Chest and heart sounds are monitored by an instrument called a/an:electrocardio electrode sphygmomanometer none of the abovestethoscope
Question 31
Viruses and microorganisms that cause disease are called: microbes contagions pathogensall of the above
Question 32
Antiseptics are used to:retard the growth of pathogens remove and destroy microorganismssterilize medical instruments none of the above
Question 33
Sterilization implies: cleaning instruments in acetic acidcomplete destruction of pathogenscleaning instruments with antiseptics preventing or retarding the growth of pathogens
Question 34
Hospital patients may be placed in isolation: because of low resistance to pathogensall of the above to prevent nosocomial infection to prevent a contagious disease from spreading to others
Question 35
The fastest growing age group is:ages under 25 years mid-life individuals newbornsages over 85 years