RADT COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 3 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS ELABORATED ANSWERS
◉ what modalities do not use radiation? Answer: MRI, Sonography,
and angiography
◉ who discovered xrays Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
◉ When were x-rays discovered? Answer: November 8, 1895
◉ what was the first x-ray of? Answer: Roentgen's wife's hand
◉ what agency certifies radiographers? Answer: ARRT (American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
◉ What are the professional titles and what do they mean Answer:
RT (R) : Radiography, M ( mammography), CT (Computed
tomography), N (nuclear medicine technologist), MRI (magnetic
resonance technology), Radiation therapy (T)
◉ what is a self study for JCERT? Answer: part of the accreditation
process, where the institution evaluates its objectives, outcomes,
,resources, strengths, and weaknesses then documents how it meets
the established criteria for quality in the field
◉ what is clinical vs didactic education? Answer: clinical is on the
job in clinics or facilities getting the experience where didactic is in
class, text book education.
◉ what are the rules for clinical education? Answer: direct
supervison is where an RT is directly watching the student preform,
indirect is where the RT is near by for any help needed, comps
should be done with direct supervision and by a CI, evals should be
done with direct supervision and have the RT assist if needed.
◉ Radiation exposure protection includes... Answer: time, distance,
and shielding
◉ What is ALARA? Answer: As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Radiation protection for minimizing occupational radiation doses by
employing all reasonable methods
◉ Are records legal documents? Answer: yes
◉ are radiographers legally liable? Answer: yes they can be under
the rules of responsibility, although it is seldom that radiographers
are named in a malpractice lawsuit
, ◉ Can you be called to court as a radiographer? Answer: yes there is
a possibility
◉ What is HIPAA? Answer: Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
◉ what are the rules for HIPAA Answer: 1. the patient must receive a
clear, written explanations of how the health providers may use the
disclosed information
2. The patient will be able to see and copy records and request
amendments
3. A history of routine disclosures must be available to the patient
4. Health care providers must obtain consent before sharing routine
information on treatment, payment, and health care operations.
Separate authorization is needed for non-routine and non-health
purposes
5. Patients have the right to request restrictions on the use and
disclosure of their information
6. Patients may file complaints with a provider or with the HHS
about any violations of these rules
◉ What is a tort? Answer: A civil wrong
SOLVED QUESTIONS ELABORATED ANSWERS
◉ what modalities do not use radiation? Answer: MRI, Sonography,
and angiography
◉ who discovered xrays Answer: Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
◉ When were x-rays discovered? Answer: November 8, 1895
◉ what was the first x-ray of? Answer: Roentgen's wife's hand
◉ what agency certifies radiographers? Answer: ARRT (American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
◉ What are the professional titles and what do they mean Answer:
RT (R) : Radiography, M ( mammography), CT (Computed
tomography), N (nuclear medicine technologist), MRI (magnetic
resonance technology), Radiation therapy (T)
◉ what is a self study for JCERT? Answer: part of the accreditation
process, where the institution evaluates its objectives, outcomes,
,resources, strengths, and weaknesses then documents how it meets
the established criteria for quality in the field
◉ what is clinical vs didactic education? Answer: clinical is on the
job in clinics or facilities getting the experience where didactic is in
class, text book education.
◉ what are the rules for clinical education? Answer: direct
supervison is where an RT is directly watching the student preform,
indirect is where the RT is near by for any help needed, comps
should be done with direct supervision and by a CI, evals should be
done with direct supervision and have the RT assist if needed.
◉ Radiation exposure protection includes... Answer: time, distance,
and shielding
◉ What is ALARA? Answer: As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Radiation protection for minimizing occupational radiation doses by
employing all reasonable methods
◉ Are records legal documents? Answer: yes
◉ are radiographers legally liable? Answer: yes they can be under
the rules of responsibility, although it is seldom that radiographers
are named in a malpractice lawsuit
, ◉ Can you be called to court as a radiographer? Answer: yes there is
a possibility
◉ What is HIPAA? Answer: Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
◉ what are the rules for HIPAA Answer: 1. the patient must receive a
clear, written explanations of how the health providers may use the
disclosed information
2. The patient will be able to see and copy records and request
amendments
3. A history of routine disclosures must be available to the patient
4. Health care providers must obtain consent before sharing routine
information on treatment, payment, and health care operations.
Separate authorization is needed for non-routine and non-health
purposes
5. Patients have the right to request restrictions on the use and
disclosure of their information
6. Patients may file complaints with a provider or with the HHS
about any violations of these rules
◉ What is a tort? Answer: A civil wrong
